usher 53

I have a 2001 all black vert. What is the best product to use to clean the cloth top without harming the finish on the car? Should i use a pressure washer on low pressure?

captaineddie

I first vacuum out all of the dust I can, then wash the top with Rag Top (available at any auto supply store). Up at the front, near the windshield, I sometimes have to use a soft brush. That area seems to collect the most dirt.

jdvann

A gentle wash is all it should need and if it is not as black as it should be this is what I use...


Find it at Amazon....

burneyr

I use 303 convertible top cleaner with excellent results. Use this product with a natural horsehair brush to prevent damage to the top. To start I brush, vacuum, and then wash with the cleaner. Once a year I'll apply the 303 Fabric Guard for protection against the elements. Always been pleased with the 303 products and they work awesome.

El original

Vacuum in between treatments and washings. Doesn't need to be washed as often as body of Corvette.

Verrückt ZR1

When I had my '00 vert, I used 303 products and loved the results. Great product line.

Weck86

I second that recommendation. Use 303 on both my verts and love the stuff. Can find it on Amazon. Some marine supply places carry it also.

rrwirsi

I have used Rag top and 303 cleaning and protectorate on my 04 vert. Both results were equally satisfying. I apply in late spring and in fall.

BSenzina

Is this a good choice for a beige top as well???

rws.1

As has been recommended.... vacuum regularly, wash only when visibly dirty. Use Raggtop or 303.
Let dry at least 72 hours, then re-treat with protectant.

73Corvette

I tried several products and had the BEST results from the 303... so it gets my vote as well

sloopdawg

I use the Chemical Guys stuff. Seems to work well

jcgunn

303, it's kind of expensive but works great. Pick it up at RV stores.

Frank4202

o2bnkc

That's what I've always used on mine.

o2bnkc

Yep, that's what I've got.

biggrizzly

You guys may cringe at this. but when I first bought my '03 AE the shale top was stained terribly with fungus. Black spots all over the place from sitting outdoors at the previous owner's home after her husband passed.
Anyhow, I ordered the Ragtop cleaner and special brushes and it barely removed the spots. I thought I was destined to having a spotted roof when out of desperation I tried something else that worked for me. This method is not recommended by any detailers. It's not for the faint of heart and I decide that if I ruined the top I'd just have it replaced. I made a concoction of oxyclean and some diluted vinyl siding cleaner. Yes it was pretty strong, yes I had to rinse really well. It still took me several hours of scrubbing and allowing the "bleach" water to sit. Then rinse, and reapply. After all said and done every spot was removed. I let it dry and applied 303 sealer. It is awesome today and repels water like rain off a ducks back!

Koufax

I use a lint remover to get random stuff off and Raggtop to protect it. So far so good.

ironranger

o2bnkc

I say whatever works!!