CARE OF YOUR CONVERTIBLE TOP

Always Leave a new top and glass or plastic window in the up position for a minimum of 24 hours for tops made in PVC

Vinyl toppings, and one week for tops made in cloth toppings, after our products were installed. As convertible top

frames age, links and joints wear and top frames do not have the same alignment as when convertibles were new.

Leaving convertible tops and glass windows in the up position after installation allows them time to relax and adjust, or

become "seasoned" to the top frame.

Always Follow the instructions in your Owner’s Manual for lowering and raising your Top, unless Sunmark instructs

otherwise.

Always Keep the top well area free of objects, especially if a Glass Window is installed with your Top. Even harmless

looking objects such as beach towels can cause glass windows to break. Objects in your top well can further cause

unnecessary wear and stress on top frames, plus cause damage to your top and to plastic windows as well.

Always Unlatch Top at front before unzipping, or zipping window closed in any convertible top, unless different

instructions appear in your owners manual or Sunmark brochure, which overrides this instruction.

Always Keep your Top, Tonneau Cover, Glass or Plastic Window, etc., clean.

Do not Raise or lower convertible tops, glass or plastic window assemblies when the temperature is below 40 degrees

(5 degrees Centigrade) since this can cause damage to the topping, plastic windows and other components.

Do not Lower your convertible top, glass or plastic window when the top is wet, to avoid discoloration or other damage

to the topping or inside backing.

Do not Store away wet top boots or tonneau covers. Wi at until dry, to avoid discoloration and shrinking that can cause

these products to no longer fit.

TIPS FOR CONVERTIBLE OWNERS

Installation of our Products: Sunmark strongly recommends that convertible owners always have our convertible tops,

glass windows and other products installed at Automotive Upholstery and Trim Shops. Trim Shops have the tools and

experience to correctly install our tops and other products on your convertible.

Always watch your convertible top (and glass or plastic window) as it is lowered or raised: Watch for any

irregular motion, snagging or other problems. If you notice any problems and your convertible is still under new car

Warranty, immediately go to your dealer to have your convertible top frame inspected.

As convertibles age: When convertibles are out of warranty, top frame, bow links and other frame components may no

longer have the alignment they did when your convertible was new. Weatherseals, top frame pads or straps, side and

rear cables, rain rails etc., may need to be replaced to avoid water leakage and damage to tops and window assemblies.

Not replacing weatherseals can result in wind noise and water leakage when you replace your top. If rust develops on

your top frame, have it removed and your top frame repainted to protect your top frame and convertible top.

Leave your Top Up when Not Driving: We strongly recommend that you leave convertible tops latched in the up

position overnight or whenever you are not driving your convertible. This will help retain the original shape of your top,

resist shrinkage, and avoid crease marks where the top folds when in the down position. Leaving your top up when you

are not driving will also help to prolong the service life of plastic windows.

Ask for your Sunmark Warranty Card: Sunmark packs our warranty card in the box with every product we manufacture.

Ask the Automotive Upholstery and Trim Shop which installed your convertible top, glass or plastic window to give you

our Warranty Card for your records.

CLEANING OF OUR PRODUCTS

Glass Windows: Glass Windows should be cleaned with water based glass cleaners only. Please be extremely careful

when cleaning Heater/Defroster glass windows not to scratch the defroster lines or to break the power source connector

wire. Cleaner should never be allowed to drip into seams or heat seals.

Plastic Windows: Plastic windows in convertible Tops should be cleaned frequently. Be sure to hose or blow off loose

dirt particles from surface first, and then use either plain water or mild soap and water solution. Apply with a soft cloth or

tissue to gently clean window. Always clean in a side to side or a top to bottom motion, NEVER in a circular motion,

(cleaning in a circular motion can damage plastic windows). There are also several good plastic cleaners available such

as "Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze Formula 17". Never use harsh brushes or abrasives when cleaning plastic windows.

Use of Vinyl Preservatives We do NOT recommend use of penetrating vinyl preservatives, conditioners or dressings on

Tops, Tonneau Covers, and other products.

Cleaning Tops, Tonneau Covers and Other Products Made in Cloth or Vinyl Toppings We strongly recommend

hand washing convertible tops and other products. Tops and other products made in Vinyl toppings can be cleaned using

Vinyl Cleaners such as Malco which are widely available. While Car Washes generally will not harm convertible Tops

made in Cloth or Vinyl Toppings, never allow a car wash to apply spray wax to your convertible Top.

To hand wash our products, use Ivory or other mild soap flakes in a bucket of lukewarm water. In hard water areas add

Calgon (not to be confused with dishwasher detergent) or other water softener until the water feels slippery.

ALWAYS Wash Tops, Tonneau Covers, etc. in the shade, never in direct sun.

ALWAYS Wash entire Top, Tonneau Cover, etc. Never spot clean, to avoid rings or bright spots.

ALWAYS Wet entire car before washing Top. Use sponge or soft bristle brush to apply suds. Do not use a chamois or

cloth since these will leave lint on Cloth Tops.

ALWAYS Rinse well with hose, making sure to remove all traces of soap. Wipe off excess water with sponge. Please

be careful to hose down entire car to prevent soap from streaking paint.

ALWAYS Install Tonneau Covers and Top Boots after cleaning while still damp to preserve fit and shape.

ALWAYS Try to move Tops into direct sun after cleaning and thorough rinsing to dry. Chamois all excess water off body

of car.

DO NOT Use detergents, bleaches, harsh cleansers, cleaners or abrasives.

DO NOT Use dry-cleaning solvents, etc.

DO NOT Use hot water.

DO NOT Lower or cover convertible tops when wet or damp. This can lead to mildew growth, and in extreme cases

can cause discoloration, or rotting of toppings.