Care Tips
Keeping your Avenger Top in good condition adds to your enjoyment and helps to maintain its value. The simple way to achieve this is to clean those unsightly marks caused by the build-up of traffic film and general grime at regular intervals.
Wash the surface first with a recognized detergent sold for use on fibreglass gel coats. Should marks remain, use a cleaner with chemical and abrasive agents formulated for use on gel coats.
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When not in use, store your Avenger Top on a flat, level surface. Do not store on its side, roof or end. This may cause warping and cracking of the GRP. Avoid storing items on the roof.
Discolouration
Fading or discolouration of the gel coat is a natural ageing process caused by ultraviolet light. To overcome this, use a mild abrasive, which removes a thin layer of the discoloured surface. This will restore the Avenger Top to its original colour and surface lustre.
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Since discoloration develops gradually it should not be necessary to carry out this procedure more than once every three years. Frequent use of abrasive material can reduce the thickness of the gel coat, to a potentially harmful extent. Depending on the severity of the discolouration.
Removing scratches from gel coat and painted surfaces
Scratches can be removed from both gelcoat and painted surfaces. The method depends on the depth of the scratch, as care needs to be taken to avoid penetrating the paint or the gelcoat. Very fine hairline scratches can be removed by rubbing across the line of the scratch with a rubbing compound. Slightly deeper scratches should be lightly wet sanded using very fine (1500 grit or finer) abrasive paper. The rubbing compound will then remove the flatting marks created by the abrasive paper. For deep gouge-type scratches where there is any danger of paint or gelcoat having been penetrated, we recommend consulting a local body shop.
Protecting the Avenger Top
Protecting gel coats and painted surfaces against dirt, oil and extreme climatic conditions not only enhances the appearance of your Top but also prolongs its life, as well as helps maintain its original condition. A non-polymer, non-silicone wax polish is suitable for gelcoat surfaces, whereas a silicone-based polish is more suitable for painted surfaces. Both are easy to apply and cause no problem should any repairs be required.
Lubricate the moving parts
All moving parts (excluding gas struts) should be lubricated with a multi-purpose oil every month. This will ensure the longevity of these parts and the continued enjoyment of your Top.
The following should be lubricated :
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Hinges: use a penetrating oil on the pin such as 3-in-one.
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Handle: lubricate the lock and the mechanism.
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Rod Locks: lubricate the centre mechanism and apply grease to the ends.
DO NOT LUBRICATE THE GAS STRUTS. THEY ARE SELF LUBRICATING. SIMPLY REMOVE DIRT FROM THE SHAFT WITH A SOFT CLOTH. THIS WILL PROTECT THE PISTON SEALS. STORAGE OF YOUR AVENGER TOP