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How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
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Re: How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
Thanks Mike for the thread. I have used this before and the clean the top a day before is a really good tip. But what is regular maintenance for a rag top? Once a year, twice.
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Re: How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
Mike, I have found that these products are so light when they are sprays that some tiny particles can float off onto other parts of the vehicle if it isn't covered. They are so small they wont be seen until dried and then they don't wipe off.
When I say I have found I should mention it was a one time occurrence as I have covered the rest of the cars with plastic since then or else used a carton with the top and bottom cut out to not allow any particles to escape the intended area.
Not a big deal or noticeable to most people but thought I would mention for those that are as crazy as myself.
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Re: How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
Thanks for this.
I have same brush, when i used it top had a lot of loose hairs from the brush.
Had to use a lint roller to get all off.
Is there a tip to prevent this from happening again.
Thanks
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Re: How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
Originally Posted by Slicer
Thanks Mike for the thread. I have used this before and the clean the top a day before is a really good tip. But what is regular maintenance for a rag top? Once a year, twice.
When you no longer see water beading really well it's time to redo...
Originally Posted by CEE DOG
Mike, I have found that these products are so light when they are sprays that some tiny particles can float off onto other parts of the vehicle if it isn't covered. They are so small they wont be seen until dried and then they don't wipe off.
When I say I have found I should mention it was a one time occurrence as I have covered the rest of the cars with plastic since then or else used a carton with the top and bottom cut out to not allow any particles to escape the intended area.
Great tip Corey...
Everyone reading this, as an option, before spraying the protectant, consider covering the rest of the car with a clean painter's plastic drop cloth or better yet, use a couple of soft flannel sheets and then simply wash the flannel sheets and store in a clean place for future use.
I've used soft flannel sheets all my detailing life for various reason, they can be very hand...
The Soft Flannel Bed Sheet Tip
Knock out painted roofs first, then tackle the rest of the car...
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Re: How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
Originally Posted by goose28
Thanks for this.
I have same brush, when i used it top had a lot of loose hairs from the brush.
Had to use a lint roller to get all off.
Is there a tip to prevent this from happening again.
Thanks
After the brush breaks-in it shouldn't be as much of a problem. I used a brand new brush and also had some stray hairs come off, I used strip of painter's tape to remove them.
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Re: How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops
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