CaliforniaDave

It's time to clean and protect my 2008 vert. I've read about Raggtopp and Aerospace 303 products with conflicting reviews on both products. Does anyone with a vert use either of these products or is there a better one out there I should purchase?

As always, the forum members are most knowledgable and I appreciate your recommendations.

Mike7671961

I use Raggtopp Cleaner and protector. You can tell the difference water just ROLLS off .. Perfect and recommended by the producer of the fabric for the top

bonnell

I retreated my 2008 top today with Raggtopp. It does make the water simply roll off.

Johns94Z

What they said. Make sure you get both the cleaner and the protector. Use a boars hair or horse hair brush on the top... (It is Haartz Stayfast Canvas right)? Important: when you spray the protector on the top make sure you cover where the paint and glass is. So bring painters tape and news paper. Like the other guys said. The water will just bead up and roll off. It looks pretty cool too when it does that i think. Ive been using this stuff for years on my Camaro.

P.S. Make sure you get the kit for the canvas top also. They make one for vinyl tops as well.

Knob Jockey

RaggTopp cleaner and protectant.

After you've used the cleaner, make sure the top is completely dry.

When you apply the protectant, partially lower the top. release the front and raise the top a little off the tonneau and then cover the body and windshield/etc with plastic sheeting.

Close the top, don't latch it and mask the rear window if you want. It's easier to get the protectant off the glass than it is the paint.

None of this is absolutely necessary, but it will save a considerable amount of clean-up time.

grandsportgirl

I use raggtop here is the link:

http://www.autogeek.net/racotopcakit.html

Hope this helps!

Kenny94945

Best?

Ragtop is the Museum recommendation I believe.

Vacuuming often is a best.
(Johns above also makes points)

raysk

I used the 303 fabric convertible top cleaner and protectant. Both 303 and ragtop products are reviewed favorably. I really like their other product, the 303 aerospace protectant, in my interior/dash.

I am very satisfied with the result with 303. But, i don't take my car out in the rain much, so maybe my review is not too credible.

i will say that i had no problems cleaning up the overspray on the windows and body. i have a few pieces of cardboard that i held in place to minimize the amount of overspray, but it was very easy to clean off the glass and body with a wet rag and little bit of window cleaner.

Blueleader

I used towels under the backend of the top, sprayed the 303 on. Repels water like a ducks back. I think its just a shade better. See the Youtube video for the comparison of 303 and Raggtop. The counter guy at Ecklers told me most customers use 303, so I did. The 303 Convertible top kit has a cleaner and the fabric conditioner. Excellent cleaner.
$17.00 from Amazon plus $5.95 FEDX. .

Aggie76

I use it twice a year, mid summer and before I put the Corvette away for the winter. Works as stated earlier, very easy to apply.

Qicsilvr

Arodman

I just bought a 11 GS convertible, 6 weeks ago due to the weather have not driven it much just, washed it for the first time, didn't do the top yet. I bought Chemical Guys convertible cleaner and protectant. Once I have a chance I will do the top and let you know my thoughts

Mike98SilVert

RaggTopp cleaner and protectant.

1bdvet

I guess we all agree Raggtopp is the best!

BadAV

Long dead thread brought back to the top.

And I am a dissenter. Have used both Raggtopp and 303 and prefer the 303. It seems to bead water better and last longer to me.

sramzzz

Yep I am with you. 303 is the best product out there for convertibles. I asked my local upholstery shop for a recommendation and it was 303.

leebay

This ^ ^ ^

449er

Count me in as another RaggTopp supporter

Sledge Hammer

I have used Rag Top and as others have said it is great and does what it is supposed to do. Recently I decided it was time to do it again and picked up some Chemical Guys cleaner and treatment at the local Advance Auto parts store and it worked great as well and was quite a bit cheaper. The water rolls off just like Rag Top. It has only been a month though so I can't compare how long the treatment holds up.

Zombie6

Aerospace 303 works awesome.