Any suggested youtube or instructional info on cleaning/lubing the convertible top mechanisim? Types of products to use?
Thanks to all for suggestions.....

 

I am Gen1 but the maintenance for your Gen2 would be similar. First, you want to use a lubricant on the moving parts and glides that does not attract dirt. See the thread below for some info on materials you can use. Next, I like to treat all the various rubber trim with an auto type silicone such as Gummi Pflege Stift (BMW) or a Sil Glyde (NAPA). Last, treat the top with a product such as RaggTop (be sure to cover/mask off everything but the fabric. I use a paint drop to cover the paint).


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-the-top.html

 

Thank you...very helpful!

 

^^ +1

 

I see one response references my original question. I have been following the advice of lubricating and protecting the roof, and I put the top up and down quite a bit. I am coming up on 3 years with my Mini pooper and that I purchased new and not a single hitch with my roof. Of course, my car is still very new compared to the other owners on this forum.

I think ECSTuning has like a zillion miles on his convertible and his roof still works fine so the advice is sound.

 

The ABSOLUTE best Detailer in the country posts videos on youtube under the name “ammonyc” google ammonyc and convertible or just look thru his videos he has care tips. And he works on some extremely high end vehicles so you can be sure you wont hurt the top.

 

 

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Only like 284K (close to zillion ) on my R52. First top replaced at 30K. Because of the early MINI wear marks and adjustment issues. Second top ~250K and holding up.