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Old 02-24-2006, 09:05 PM
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Hi, Any suggestions how to clean a white convertible top? It seems to be moldy type stains on it. I tried simple green but had no luck. While I'm asking any suggestions on cleaners for the engine compartment and undercarriage? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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I have not tried the Bon Ami, but I just did my top on my '71 this fall with Wesley's Bleach White. (The whitewall cleaner). I know it's not good for your paint, so I laid bath towels around the rear deck, over the doors with the windows down, on the windshield, etc. I used a small brush and worked a small (1'x1') area at a time and then used wet hand towels to wipe off the just cleaned area, wringing them out often with clean water. That way I didn't have to use a hose and rinse it off. I also tried to keep it off the rear window. I was very pleased with how it looked afterwards, it had gotten yellowed and dingy looking over the last few years, and I had tried many other cleaners without sucsess. While I wouldn't say it looks like new, it looks absolutely great now for a 13 year old top.

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Default Conv top cleaner

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Hi, Any suggestions how to clean a white convertible top? It seems to be moldy type stains on it. I tried simple green but had no luck. While I'm asking any suggestions on cleaners for the engine compartment and undercarriage? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
I have used the Performance Choice product from Mid America with great success. It is a spray, it too must not get on your paint, so I do a small area and wipe off with damp sponge or a cloth. It is a 13.1 oz container, Item #18933, it will probably last forever since you don't use much ! Call Mid Amer 1-800-500-8388 or on the web too I suppose.
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care about your paint? remove the top assembly and clean it off the car. you won't be sorry.
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Ragg Top cleaner and protectant.

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I use a BMW convertable top cleaner followed by their sealer for my white top. The BMW parts service dept. carries the cleaner. Works really well.

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Thanks for all your feedback, I appreciate the help

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