Washing 9-3 Convertible

I wash my black 2000 9-3 Convertible about every week (mostly to clean the wheels) and only soap the top (with car detergent) soon after a bird gets to it. When I do I make certain to remove all suds and dry thoroughly before lowering. It rains enough here not to have to wash too often. BTW the best tool for cleaning the top is a lint brush used for pet hair on clothing. I have a big dog so they are always available around my house. I have seen people take SAAB convertibles through automatic car washes (they must be leased!) so doing it manually is definitely the preferred method. There are sprays to renew the waterproofing (3M is one) periodically too. I recommend you get "decisive" about maintaining your SAAB and it will reward you. Enjoy - hope its a stick.

Hehe...thanks for the advice ;-)

And no...it is an Auto with the high pressure turbo ;-)

I use Armorall car wash soap since it won't strip any wax, and a soft brush on a handle from West Marine (time saver). Same thing on the soft top, chamois it dry.

Park the shitbox and come inside!

Steph

'67 Corvette Conv. 427/435

Lol!

I'm not sure we have "West Marine" in Australia, but we do have Armorall so I'll take your advice. Thanks ;-)

Only use water on the top unless you have a reason to do otherwise (as in, whatever you are trying to remove won't come off with water and gentle scrubbing. Treat the top periodically with a proper preservative.

A "real" car wash soap is always recommended. Some soaps remove your wax - those are best avoided.

I have a 92 conv with orig top on it . I use plane water, no detergent on it and it looks like i put it on last year.

papa

Thanks again guys.

I just completed the deal.

A 2000 9-3 convertible, black with charcoal leather and the HOT engine. ;-)) Just having the woodgrain fitted and will collect this week...woohoo!