# Miata roof

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-roof/47619>\
**Category:** The Show\
**Tags:** mazda, miata\
**Created:** [April 18, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-roof/47619 "2010-04-18T13:55:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![Plus\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/71e660/32.png) [@Plus\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Plus_2)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-roof/47619/1 "2010-04-18T13:55:28Z")

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There are two good reasons not to leave the roof down when leaving a Miata parked somewhere. First, if it rains with the roof down, the seats soak up water, and you will have a web butt for a week every time you drive the car. Second, if the sun shines, the sun will damage some of the interior trim, leaving it a chalky white. I’ve had both happen in my Miatas and while I can live with damaged trim, a wet butt is no fun.  
  
  
  
 Miata roofs wear out. Don’t sweat it. Replacing the roof is just normal maintenance.