How do I protect and maintain a convertible fabric roof?

How should the fabric cabriolet roof on a 2016 DS3 be maintained? It was Scotch Guarded 3 years ago.

Asked on 2 April 2025 by Diane Byett-Stephens

Answered by David Ross

In terms of cleaning, the manufacturer recommends using a specific soft top cleaning product and a waterproofing product every few years. It also recommends that pressure washers are not used on the roof to avoid damaging the fabric or the mechanism.

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