Cleaning a convertible top

[DaveT435]

I searched the forum and didn't find anything. The how to only used Ragg to cleaner which I don't have. Wondering what would be best to clean it with. APC heavily diluted, microfiber cleaner diluted, CG Citus Clear shampoo?
Feed back please

[swanicyouth]

Just use shampoo concentrated. If that isn't enough - and you don't want mail order - go to yr local BMW dealer and by BMW convertible top cleaner. It's excellent and under $10.


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[AutowerxDetailing]

For fabric convertible tops the Tornador vac attachment is amazing.

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[Tato]

Is it fabric or vinyl top? For each I use slightly different approach.

[DaveT435]

Thank you. I was thinking since it's fabric microfiber wash might work better...

I'm just a hobbyest and don't really do enough cars to justify a Tornado

[SameGuy]

The Mercedes top cleaner is made by Ragg Topp, but at the dealership it's more than twice the price you'll find it on AG.

303 Aerospace fabric cleaner is what I use, along with a natural bristle scrub brush (boar's hair?) I got here. I wash, rinse and dry the car as normal, then wet the top and spray the 303 generously, spread quickly without scrubbing, let dwell a few minutes then scrub. The foam is visibly dirty, lifting dirt out of the weave. Rinse thoroughly, blot dry and run a fan overnight to dry completely before taping off and spraying at least two coats of 303 fabric convertible top protectant.

[FUNX650]

I won't use an APC on convertible tops.
I go with this RaggTopp cleaner and protector kit:

RaggTopp Fabric Convertible Top Care Kit: Premium convertible top care products for your rag top! convertible top care, car convertible top cleaner, (http://www.autogeek.net/racotopcakit.html)

^^^Worth every penny!!^^^


Bob

[k4df4l]

I've been using 303 Fabric Cleaner and 303 Fabric Guard on my canvas top for the past couple years and I really like both products. Haven't used any of the raggtop products so I can't really compare them.

Morning after a rainy night w/ 303 Fabric Guard:
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[SameGuy]

Agreed, this is my eighth winter with this car and 303 still beads like crazy before I clean and reapply every fall.

[ryanbabz71]

I use the 303 kit on my camaro

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Ryan

[DaveT435]

Thanks for all the input. I have the 303 protectant. Neglected to get the cleaner though

[allenk4]

Anyone with the vinyl roof that looks like coated fabric?

Is it supposed to be waterproof?

I know there is a waterproof layer between the outer layer and the headliner, but supposedly, on older tops that layer can crack and let water in

[HD.Detailing]

Raggtop works great will try 303 next

Either. Of those brands are at the top.


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