Hi folks!
So...we got some spring weather last week here in GA. Finally got a chance to clean up my brother's `vert. Mothers' cleaner/sealant/carnuba. Jeez, these cars are pretty. Interior swept, tires done.
And then I stopped.
The last convertible I owned was an old TR-4 in high school. The top was more tape than top..I've never learned how to wash a top! Name your faves, please!
Top Care..
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dumbusername
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Re: Top Care.. (brogotvert)
I'm not sure about how to clean the ragtop. I'll be looking forward to reading other people's reply.
I can, however, strongly recommend PLEXUS for the plastic window. I just bought a '94 convertible and couldn't see in or out of the darn window. Did some reseach on this site and others and decided to go to my local West Marine store (boaters' heaven) and pick up a can. Let me tell you, the window is now so clear that I can read the plate numbers on the cars behind me! It's really easy to use. Spray it on, wipe it off. That $7.99 spray can saved me a fortune on a new window!
If ya lived closer I'd let you borrow my can!
I can, however, strongly recommend PLEXUS for the plastic window. I just bought a '94 convertible and couldn't see in or out of the darn window. Did some reseach on this site and others and decided to go to my local West Marine store (boaters' heaven) and pick up a can. Let me tell you, the window is now so clear that I can read the plate numbers on the cars behind me! It's really easy to use. Spray it on, wipe it off. That $7.99 spray can saved me a fortune on a new window!
If ya lived closer I'd let you borrow my can!
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TrunkMonkey
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wayfastwhitey
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Re: Top Care.. (brogotvert)
i grabbed some stuff at an auto store a long time ago.... just for kicks
its called Convertible Top Cleaner, by Blue Magic, seems to do a good job and says it has protectant in it... dunno what you guys think of the brand but...
i let my cousin's husband take a look at my vert a while back.... washed it with the stuff.... the next time he saw it... he said to me... "whoa how much did the new top cost ya?"
thought that was pretty sweet so i've used it ever since...
this PLEXUS sounds interesting thanks for the heads up
its called Convertible Top Cleaner, by Blue Magic, seems to do a good job and says it has protectant in it... dunno what you guys think of the brand but...
i let my cousin's husband take a look at my vert a while back.... washed it with the stuff.... the next time he saw it... he said to me... "whoa how much did the new top cost ya?"
thought that was pretty sweet so i've used it ever since...
this PLEXUS sounds interesting thanks for the heads up
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brogotvert
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wayfastwhitey
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Re: (brogotvert)
unsure about your question brogotvert (gloss & less top life)...but i've been using it for maybe 15 months now after most car washes...
it doesn't make it glossier and by the time i'm done using it... i can turn a white towel black... so i'm sure its getting grime and stuff off of the top (which should probably help the life and the look)
it seems to make the black like a deeper, darker black (maybe it's just me )
i don't think it's hurting the top at all tho... texture has stayed the same... i haven't noticed anything bad at all... it's not a spray on gloss (like to give you shiny tires), it's more of a soap, you put it on, kinda rub it in, then take it off with a wet towel
it doesn't make it glossier and by the time i'm done using it... i can turn a white towel black... so i'm sure its getting grime and stuff off of the top (which should probably help the life and the look)
it seems to make the black like a deeper, darker black (maybe it's just me )
i don't think it's hurting the top at all tho... texture has stayed the same... i haven't noticed anything bad at all... it's not a spray on gloss (like to give you shiny tires), it's more of a soap, you put it on, kinda rub it in, then take it off with a wet towel
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brogotvert
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Re: (wayfastwhitey)
Cool. I think I was thinking about plastic protectants ("armor-all", etc.). Some of `em actually dry out the plastic over time. I guess I forgot we were talking about cloth.wayfastwhitey wrote:unsure about your question brogotvert (gloss & less top life)...but i've been using it for maybe 15 months now after most car washes...
OK, sounds good! Sorry it took me so long to get back to ya..computer at home's dead and I've been away from work for a week.wayfastwhitey wrote:it doesn't make it glossier and by the time i'm done using it... i can turn a white towel black... so i'm sure its getting grime and stuff off of the top (which should probably help the life and the look)
it seems to make the black like a deeper, darker black (maybe it's just me )
i don't think it's hurting the top at all tho... texture has stayed the same... i haven't noticed anything bad at all... it's not a spray on gloss (like to give you shiny tires), it's more of a soap, you put it on, kinda rub it in, then take it off with a wet towel
Re: (brogotvert)
I used this stuff I found online.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
I bought 3 bottles worth and the top looks amazing!
My girl thought that i bought a new top..I was like
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
I bought 3 bottles worth and the top looks amazing!
My girl thought that i bought a new top..I was like
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nissanconvert
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Re: (acidbbg)
http://store.summitracing.com/...12744303 protectant & cleaner once a season/year then plexus for the window when its dirty
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