[Healeys] Proper care of your vinyl/leather

[Richard Dryman]

Something I have done many years (25+) after having to replace the front top
bow is to leave the front two top hooks in a loose position (BJ8) and NOT
tight when parked in the garage.  The front wooden top bow had pulled up in
the middle and allowed rain to drip in. By taking the pressure off the bow it
cannot be pulled down on the edges more than the middle and cannot take a
'set'. But lock latches before going down road even tho they are on safety
catch.
Think the edges above the doors would stay more normal also, tho that
wasn't my initial intent. But mine has shrunk side to side and pulled up some
at the door area.
Also, leave the door latchs on 'half latch'. The door latch
position is so the rubber seals will not be deformed and stay like new longer
(this applies to any old car that stays in the garage more than it is
driven).  Also leave both windows down some especially with a car cover for
air circulation to prevent spot mildew on the vinyl.
RD~~~