What are recommended temps? How does the cold adversely affect the top?
According to the brochure on vinyl tops by Electron, it states that it is not advisable to lower the top when temperatures are below 50 degrees. The reason is because the material is rigid.
FYI, it also states that vinyl material has a top coating and if it's destroyed, the ability to keep it clean is reduced. Products that are petroleum based do this and creates a sticky film that attracts dirt.
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i can't wait til spring time (hell, even 40s/50s)
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Guess all of us "Vert" owner are nutjobs! My vert is under a warm cover in teh garage right now, but I had the top down in December before he went into hibernation. Thats what the heater is for!!!
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yup. The heater's usually on full blast (to the floor) when I'm driving topless if its a little chilly outside.
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If you put the top down when it's below the recommended temps, you are cutting the life expectancy of your top. I have been told they normally last 5-7 years if taken care of. More if they are garaged.
little longer then that, my grandfather had a 66 buick vert, top was replaced once in 1984
the coldest i ever had the top down on my stang was when it was down to 28 degrees and me wearing a scarf, hat, and 2 pairs of gloves lol.. but nebraska weather is impossible to pridict lol.
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