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Old 02-12-2005, 11:29 PM
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Default What's the best way to clean the vert top?

I have a Shale colored top on my AE vert. Unfortunately, there are now some areas of discoloration on it. The pressure spray at a local "self-serve" car wash did not result in any improvement. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Old 02-12-2005, 11:32 PM
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Look here:

http://www.autogeek.net/facotop.html
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You might give either the RaggTopp or 303 cleaner and protectant products a try. Some here like the 303. I prefer the RaggTopp and it is endorsed by Haartz who manufactures the C5 top.

There have been several threads on this topic in the past, especially on cleaning the lighter colored tops, over in the Car Care Products section of the Forum. Several knowledgeable people hang out there and you might check there to see what they recommend. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by GrayC5
You might give either the RaggTopp or 303 cleaner and protectant products a try. Some here like the 303. I prefer the RaggTopp and it is endorsed by Haartz who manufactures the C5 top.
I agree with Jim. The only word of caution I give you is if you decide to go with the Raggtop cleaner and protectant - the aresol spray can be a real mess. You need to mask off the glass and the paint pretty well, and spray in a garage, not out in the wind.
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I agree with the Ragg Topp cleaner you can oredr it from the NCM
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I agree with the Ragg Topp cleaner you can oredr it from the NCM
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I have an 04 Comm. vert, and I have tried Ragg Topp and 303. The 303 is hands down the better product, from my perspective. I would suggest you try both and decide for yourself. Best, John.
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Rag Topp for me

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Originally Posted by GrayC5
You might give either the RaggTopp or 303 cleaner and protectant products a try. Some here like the 303. I prefer the RaggTopp and it is endorsed by Haartz who manufactures the C5 top.

There have been several threads on this topic in the past, especially on cleaning the lighter colored tops, over in the Car Care Products section of the Forum. Several knowledgeable people hang out there and you might check there to see what they recommend. Good luck.

This is really good stuff. I used it on my 2003 AE and it did a great job.
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Thank you for the information. I am going to give these cleaners a go. . .

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