Tonneau Cover..

**poweraid** · 09-26-2011, 03:36 PM

I use optimum tire gel 1:1 on my soft cover . beads like a mad dog . this opti tire gel given the name is not just for tires, can be applied to all exterior trim also .

**Zedhead07** · 09-26-2011, 03:55 PM

My Jeep has a Bestop duster tonneau and a safari top. Think they are sailcloth vinyl. Heavier engrained pattern than the typical truck tonneau's. Thinking they might be similar to Mikes bikini top for his truck. I'm having a tough time getting dried up mud out of the grain of the top. Will these two products work?

Mike Phillips · 09-26-2011, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Zedhead07

Thinking they might be similar to Mikes bikini top for his truck.

The materila used for my bikini top was Sunbrella I think...

RaggTopp Fabric Protectant Review - Waterproofing & Waterbeadingand and Good Looks Too!

Originally Posted by Zedhead07

I'm having a tough time getting dried up mud out of the grain of the top. Will these two products work?

That's tough one because if you scrub to aggressively or with a coarse brush you can scratch the appearance of the top and wear off the factory coating.

Here's a brush that offers good cleaning ability while still being gentle to most surfaces...

Natural Horse Hair Interior Upholstery Brush

That and lots of water to really soak into the mud residue and a good but safe soap...

The weave or grain design looks cool but sometimes it can be very difficult to clean 100%

**Dr Oldz** · 09-26-2011, 04:10 PM

I have been personally cleaning them with OPC and a semi-soft brush and rinsing well. For protection, my choices are either UTTG or Wolfs Chemicals nano trim sealant. I am sure Wolfgang's ETS will work great. I have been seeing 4-6 months of protection/beading with UTTG and just requires shampoo to clean when doing a standard wash. Makes life very simple!

**SeaJay's** · 09-26-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by JonMiles

Clean with a boars hair brush and apc+...protect with UTTG. Works every time.

I agree! I personally use opc to clean but use UTTG to protect.

**rddmxmeth10** · 09-26-2011, 06:09 PM

I really like the ease of use for both products Mike. Any knowledge of which one has more durability? I am looking for something to keep it clean and well protected.

Any input??

**Zedhead07** · 09-26-2011, 06:35 PM

Sorry for the newbness, but what is UTTG?

**Dr Oldz** · 09-26-2011, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Zedhead07

Sorry for the newbness, but what is UTTG?

Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus, tire & trim protectant, tire dressing, rubber protectant

**S2K** · 09-26-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

If applied correctly, that is applied, worked in and the wiped dry, there's nothing left on the surface to run in the rain.

I agree with you there Mike, but my soft top is just that, soft, and I don't like using a lot of pressure on it.
I really like the looks of 303 better than RaggTopp, it just sparkles but since I switched I haven't had it run at all. Like you always say "find something you like and use it often". Both are great products IMO I just like the RaggTopp better because I don't have to "work" it in as hard and it just feels safer to me on my top.
Anyway great advice and videos! And to the OP, try both and find out what you like best, they both have many other uses so you won't waste your money.