Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:02:18 GMT From: "indecisive" <mistakennospamtity.com.za> Subject: Re: Washing 9-3 Convertible
"Mark Beckett" <beckettnospamnline.net> wrote in message news:xKGWc.30004$Nk4.12077179nospam4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net... > 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 ;-)