FABRIC Convertible Protection

[98LowRanger]

I have had great results with cleaning convertible tops with RaggTopp convertible top cleaner, but was wondering what products you guys recommend using on FABRIC convertible tops for protection with good longevity. There are many fabric protestants made by 303, RaggTopp, CarPro, etc. that I am unsure which to try.

[FUNX650]

When I clean fabric drop-tops with
RaggTopp's fabric cleaner, I follow
up with RaggTopp's fabric protectant:

RaggTopp Fabric Protectant: Protect fabric convertible car tops with the top fabric protectant! ragg topp fabric top care, ragtop convertible top


Bob

[98LowRanger]

When I clean fabric drop-tops with
RaggTopp's fabric cleaner, I follow
up with RaggTopp's fabric protectant:

RaggTopp Fabric Protectant: Protect fabric convertible car tops with the top fabric protectant! ragg topp fabric top care, ragtop convertible top


Bob

Thanks for your reply Bob. I have used RaggTopps protectant and while it worked well, I was wondering if there was a product that offered better protection (greater longevity). I know there are a few manufacturers (CarPro, Gtechniq, Gyeon, etc.) of fabric COATINGS so I was specifically curious about how one of those would perform on a fabric convertible top.

[rlmccarty2000]

I prefer 303 to Raggtopp mainly because of the sprayer and you can get 303 in large sizes at a better price. You can "paint" 303 onto your soft top and give it 100 percent coverage. I have been wanting to try some of the new nano fabric coatings, but there just isn't much info out there and screwing up my top is not an option!

[98LowRanger]

I prefer 303 to Raggtopp mainly because of the sprayer and you can get 303 in large sizes at a better price. You can "paint" 303 onto your soft top and give it 100 percent coverage. I have been wanting to try some of the new nano fabric coatings, but there just isn't much info out there and screwing up my top is not an option!

Just to make sure, your using 303s Fabric Guard and not their Aerospace Protectant right? I have Aerospace, but not Fabric Guard. What is your method to "paint it on"?

[Audios S6]

Just to make sure, your using 303s Fabric Guard and not their Aerospace Protectant right? I have Aerospace, but not Fabric Guard. What is your method to "paint it on"?

Dump it into a small plastic paint bucket and quite literally use a bristled paint brush to apply it. Use a quality paint brush as picking hairs out of a fabric top is annoying. You will be laying it on thick and use a lot of product. It will darken the top temporarily, but that will go away as it dries. Finally, be sure to mask adjacent paint or place a towel under you work area so no drips make it on to the paint, the streaking is a pain to remove

[rlmccarty2000]

Yep, Fabric Guard and just paint it on like painting a house.

[swanicyouth]

Dump it into a small plastic paint bucket and quite literally use a bristled paint brush to apply it. Use a quality paint brush as picking hairs out of a fabric top is annoying. You will be laying it on thick and use a lot of product. It will darken the top temporarily, but that will go away as it dries. Finally, be sure to mask adjacent paint or place a towel under you work area so no drips make it on to the paint, the streaking is a pain to remove

I used to use this method, but found a foam paintbrush - or even a chunk of a grout sponge just works better. No hairs to remove when your done either.

[98LowRanger]

Thanks guys! Any idea on the longevity of the Fabric Guard? Has a lot of variables (how often vehicle is driven, how often it sees water, etc.), but just looking for an idea.

Also has anyone used a paint gun/airbrush to apply it? Would be a little quicker than the brush method, but still give good even coverage.