My 05 MCSC had white wear marks, I thought bad...
MINI of Fairfield (Stamford,CT) wouldn't replace said normal wear and tear bu Westchester MINI (Tarrytown, NY) did agree to replace the top and they are a company owned franchise, so go figure...

Any way car and top are back and other than being dirty (car not top) all is well. Since I bought my car used, I have not had a new top before... What should I do to treat it to ensure it longevity... TIA Michael

 

I think you're in the wrong forum??

 

Possible answers here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-conv...oth-seats.html

 

Here is a link to the folks who make the fabric in our tops.
http://www.haartz.com/index.asp?ID=19

 

The 303 Convertible Top Cleaner and the 303 Aerospace Protectant are everything you need to keep your convertible top looking like new. My top is a year old and 26,000 miles and looks great!

 

cool link

 

I went with RaggTopp (recommended by the manufacturer at the Haartz link above), but 303 has been around a long time and is also well-respected. You're better off with either one than with doing nothing at all.