<VV> Top Care and Pics

[seoxford@att.net]

Joe - the pics of DaVair look great!  Congrats!  As for your questions:

"....DaVair now is sporting a new ragtop. Now  I need advice  on what products to use to take the best care of the window and the top."

1) Do NOT use Armor-All or any similar "vinyl dressing" product on the top or rear window.
2) DO use quality top care products, such as those sold by Eastwood (www.eastwoodco.com)

"Also, is it wise to unzip the window before dropping the top?..."

1) ALWAYS
2) The top and the window should be clean before dropping the top.  Unzip the window, then place a clean, dry cotton towel in the top well, place the window on the towel, then place another clean, dry cotton towel on top of the window.
3) Carefully lower the top - making sure the fabric doesn't get pinched in the arms or along the side of the car.  Take your time and/or use two people. 

Other tips:

1) Use beeswax on the window zipper if it gets hard to unzip
2) Try to not raise or lower the top if the ambient temperature is much below 50 deg F (although it sure is tempting to do so on a crisp Fall or Spring day and run around with the heater on!)
3) Repair any holes/rips/tears ASAP to keep the top from becoming more damaged.  Done properly, a repair should be nearly invisible.

Good luck!  DaVair looks like a sweet ride!

Steve Oxford/'63 conv.