650i Conv Care Questions

[6gunner]

The newest addition to the family is getting its first Zaino treatment today. After washing/drying the car, I now more than ever greatly appreciate the subtle body lines and curves of the 6-series. However, I realized that I haven't a clue how to care for my first ever ragtop.

Any do and don'ts and pearls of wisdom for the gallery would be appreciated. Can a use a lint-remover on the top (or will this lead to increased wear, or worse - leaves and bugs sticking to the roof etc). Can I put some treatment on the rubberized liner that is located along the rear margin of the convert top?

Thanks

[gbelton]

Did you post pics? You should know by now that we are 6 Series pic authority agents/knights, etc...

You have to come up with the goods! Maybe I missed them but if not, You must introduce yourself, give specs, post pics and then the knights will bless you will untold knowledge of the 6 Series Bimmer!

Come now, do respond quickly....:D

[6gunner]

Did you post pics? You should know by now that we are 6 Series pic authority agents/knights, etc...

You have to come up with the goods! Maybe I missed them but if not, You must introduce yourself, give specs, post pics and then the knights will bless you will untold knowledge of the 6 Series Bimmer!

Come now, do respond quickly....:D

Jeez. My arm is in spasm from waxing (not to mention my neck). Tell me how to post pics and I'll do it.

[gbelton]

Click post reply and scroll all the way down just below the first submit-reply button. You will see the Manage attachments button and there you have it.

Post away and show us the goods.:D

[6gunner]

OK. I'm too tired to fight it! Here's the info & the car:

2007 650i Conv Mineral Silver/Beige Pearl Leather
SMG, HUD, Sirius, Sports, Cold Weather, Logic7, Active Steering (thats most of 'em).

Included a pic of pearl leather. I have had Dakota for the past 3 or so years and liked it, but Pearl is a real upgrade. More supple/soft hand to the leather yet with firm feel. There are little rounded embossings (the Pearls) present on seats, backrests, and covering headrests.



Now about those tips ...

[HGilmore]

Beautiful and welcome. Very nice combo.:thumbup: I bought my 650 used and was built about a year ago with a black top. To this day, nothing has been done or applied to the top (as far as I know) and it looks as good as new. It gets a good hose-off/chamois dry when I wash it at least once a week.

[650iOzBoy]

OK. I'm too tired to fight it! Here's the info & the car:

2007 650i Conv Mineral Silver/Beige Pearl Leather
SMG, HUD, Sirius, Sports, Cold Weather, Logic7, Active Steering (thats most of 'em).

Included a pic of pearl leather. I have had Dakota for the past 3 or so years and liked it, but Pearl is a real upgrade. More supple/soft hand to the leather yet with firm feel. There are little rounded embossings (the Pearls) present on seats, backrests, and covering headrests.



Now about those tips ...

Welcome. Nice car! Mineral Silver is definitely the best colour for the 6er, isn't it? ;) The colour looks much better in the metal than in photos (as do many other BMW colours).

[Boxboss]

Mineral Silver is definitely the best colour for the 6er, isn't it? ;) Right you are!

[HGilmore]

MS is a close 2nd. :thumbup: :D

[Boxboss]

Can a use a lint-remover on the top (or will this lead to increased wear, or worse - leaves and bugs sticking to the roof etc). I have used a lint roller (the reversed masking tape kind) to remove dust, cat hair, etc from the top for 18 months and haven't had any problems with other stuff sticking to it.

Can I put some treatment on the rubberized liner that is located along the rear margin of the convert top?I treat the top about twice a year with 303 Fabric Guard (the same company that makes 303 Protectant - a non-glossy tire treatment that I use) which is a water repellant. I know GBelton impregnates his top :yikes: (I don't know what he uses :rofl:) and it looks good.

[jhowton]

I use Ragg-Top on my M Roadster and would highly recomend it. Water beads on the top like it does on waxed paint.

http://www.autogeek.net/rapr.html

[z356]

6gunner writes: "Included a pic of pearl leather. I have had Dakota for the past 3 or so years and liked it, but Pearl is a real upgrade. More supple/soft hand to the leather yet with firm feel. There are little rounded embossings (the Pearls) present on seats, backrests, and covering headrests."

Beautiful car and interior, but the name 'Pearl Leather' predates the fancy embossings on our new 6 series MY2007 option. For quite a while, BMW has been calling "Pearl" a specific type of smooth upscale leather which they offer on certain models. My late 1995 M3 Sport Luxury had it. The 2003 & 2004 745s Sports (when not ordering the Nasca leather Comfort Seats option) also had it. But the embossings on the MY2007 650s are definetely 'new' for BMW and you have every right to call them 'Pearls'. I loved them in my recently delivered 650i. Z356

[gbelton]

Autosol Convertible Top Sealant and Protectant
Waterproofs the top and protects against UV damage.

It's a great repellant.:thumbup: