Soft Top Dry Cleaning; Soft Top Wet Cleaning - Mercedes-Benz 1989 560 SL Owner's Manual

Soft Top
Stow the soft top in the storage
compartment only if the top is
completely dry. If the top is kept in
the storage compartment for a
lengthy period, unfold and air it out
with the windows down about every
4 months.
Remove bird droppings immediate-
ly. The organic acid damages the
material and causes the top to leak.
In general, regular spraying or
cleansing with clear water will do.
Wash top only when heavily soiled,
not every time the car is washed.
Never run the vehicle through an
automatic car wash with the soft
top in place.
Caution!
Never use any gasoline, thinner,
tar and stain removers or similar
organic solvents to clean the soft
top or plastic windows.
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Dry cleaning:
Brush top (always from front to
rear) with a soft-bristled brush.
Wet cleaning:
Brush the dry top. Wash with a mild
detergent and an ample supply of
lukewarm water by wiping with a
soft-bristled brush or a sponge
from front to rear. Then rinse
thoroughly with clear water.
If only parts of the top have been
washed, wet the entire top and
allow it to air-dry before folding it
away into the storage compartment.
Wipe the rear window with a cloth
soaked with a mild, non-abrasive
detergent, rinse, and rub dry. Do
not use sharp-edged instruments
for the removal of ice and snow.