Review: Griot's Garage Convertible Top Cleaner

[mjlinane]

Review: Griot's Garage Convertible Top Cleaner

Introduction:

As mentioned in a different thread, Nick sent me some products to review. This is the next in line. Hadn't planned on using it this weekend but, as the planned activities fell through, snuck this in before the rain.

Thanks again to Corey for providing the format.

Products


Product Claims:

From the Autogeek site: Griots Garage Convertible Top Cleaner

"Cheap insurance for keeping your convertible top looking pristine.

Do you ever ignore the wheels or tires when you wash your car? The answer is NO! So why ignore your costly convertible top? Clean it the proper way using Griot’s Garage Convertible Top Cleaner, a specially formulated cleaner that gently removes bird droppings, tree sap, fallout, pollen, dirt and grime. This dye-free formula safely removes contaminants from fabric and vinyl convertible tops. Routine cleaning is imperative for keeping your convertible top looking and functioning like the day it was new.

Convertibles cost anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 over their coupe and sedan counterparts, so why neglect the top when you wash and detail your car? If the person we’re describing is YOU, it’s better late than never to start cleaning your convertible top using Griot’s Garage Convertible Top Cleaner!

Griot’s Garage Convertible Top Cleaner is not a fancy, hi-tech formula – it’s the complete opposite, actually. You see, this dye-free cleaner relies on smart chemistry instead of potent degreasers and alkaline cleaners. The proper way to clean your convertible top is to take the gentle approach, and that’s exactly what Griot’s Garage did with Convertible Top Cleaner.

It’s simple: stop ignoring your convertible top and start cleaning it using Griot’s Garage Convertible Top Cleaner! Follow with a quality protectant from RaggTopp or 303 and enjoy open-air motoring!"

Details:

1.- Packaging: Clear plastic spray
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: About the same a water
4.- Color: Clear
5.- Scent: Very light
6.- Dilution: N/A
7.- Price at time of review: $ 9.99 22oz
8.- Manufacturer: Griot's Garage
9.- Made in: USA

Other Products Used:

Cheap flag tipped car wash brush
Electric pressure washer

Test vehicle:

2014 Audi TT Cabriolet

Preparation:

Rinsed roof to remove lightly bonded dirt.

Application:

Spray even coat on roof. Lightly agitated with brush. Rinsed off.

Observations:

Nice light scent (for whatever reason, I was expecting something else). Foams on agitation. Rinses freely. Good cleaning ability.

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After


Does it meet its claims? They don't make many but does work well.

Pros:

1.- Light scent
2.- Good cleaning ability.
3.- Freely rinses
4.- Easy to use
5.- Excellent value.

???:

1.- None.

Cons:

1.- None.

Final Observations and Summary:

I hadn't used a dedicated convertible top cleaner and my roof wasn't all that dirty. But Griot's Garage Convertible Top cleaner did everything I would have wanted and appears to be an excellent value. Don't think you can go too wrong with it.

Recommended.

FWIW - after the roof dried, applied CarPro Cquartz Fabric Coating We'll see how that turns out.

Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!

[Eldorado2k]

I just noticed your review of this new product, thanks for taking the time. Good review/post.

Question: Did you notice any change in color once it was fully dry after just the Griots Convertable Top Cleaner? Any darkening? [in a positive way]? Or did it appear pretty much unchanged since your top was already in good condition?

[VISITOR]

looks like another winner from the fine folks at GG...

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Nice review , thanks for the write up.

[mjlinane]

Thanks Joe and VISITOR.

I just noticed your review of this new product, thanks for taking the time. Good review/post.

Question: Did you notice any change in color once it was fully dry after just the Griots Convertable Top Cleaner? Any darkening? [in a positive way]? Or did it appear pretty much unchanged since your top was already in good condition?

Thanks. My top was in pretty good shape. The combo of GG Top Cleaner and Carpro Fabric Coating did make it blacker. Not sure if it was one or the other or a combination.