I am wondering if any one has run across on Amazon some genuine Mini Water Proofing for the convertible top, preferably that qualifies for prime shipping? I ask because my local dealer (Mini of Seattle) charges an arm and a leg ($12.50) to ship that bottle to my house, but it is also a pain to drive an hour and half just to save on shipping. I am in need of some, But I really don't feel like spending It's bad enough that I have to pay Seattle sales tax on it of 14% so it cost 4 on a $12, I don't want to pay almost half the cost of the item in shipping, to ship it all of 82 miles. (super slow too)
Go to Amazon and order 303. Only other quality competitor is Ragg Topp, settle for nothing less. https://www.amazon.com/303-Tonneau-Cover-Convertible-Cleaner/dp/B0185PU376/ref=lp_15718461_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1494820173&sr=1-1
On Amazon with Prime or you can pick it up at Wal-Mart. This is what my friend uses on his Audi TT vert and nothing else. https://www.amazon.com/Kiwi-Camp-Heavy-Water-Repellent/dp/B007ZIZ578/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494850662&sr=8-3&keywords=waterproof+spray+for+fabric
Then try Rust-Oleum Never Wet. https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-278146-NeverWet-11-Ounce-Outdoor/dp/B00KRHF8E4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494869698&sr=8-2&keywords=neverwet
The stuff above beads on Driveways and Concrete. I use it on grill covers, deck chairs, deck umbrellas and carwash shoes.
I have a friend who does custom upholstery on antique cars. He told me that all of the major top mfgs. recommend 'Raggtopp' products. I tried them...I don't like them. I have bought 303 products for my next go round, after I dye my top to get rid of the worn look. I am intrigued by the other waterproofing products which I have had good luck with when camping. I'll let you know....
What are you using to dye the top? My other car has that worn look that I want to fix before treating it with some 303.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Zm77g46hL._SX425_.jpg There is a convertible top dye kit from ForeverBlack that I was going to try. However, mine is an issue of wear on the top bows and a little discoloration on the rear sides. A local top shop told me that this is caused by the 'finish' of the fabrick and dyeing would not help. I tried with some Rit dye and also some black leather dye to touch up the areas and it didn't do much good. So, I just drive with my top down...