Vert. Help
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Vert. Help
I have a 98 vert. w/light oak top I'm replacing. I noticed that GM changed to I believe "Antelope" in 02? Is this the same and will it fit. I'm looking for a top that cleans easy and looks good. My top is perfect except its soiled and streaked from using the Ragg cleaners and waterproofing. Should I use the later top?
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To the best of my knowledge, Light Oak (67T) has been available since introduction in 1998 until 2004. Chevrolet also offered the Shale top on the Anniversary edition car with the Shale interior in 2003 and again with the Commemorative Edition in 2004.
The other thing I'm confused about is your comment about the use of RaggTop cleaner and protectant causing streaks. That cleaner is the one recommended by Haartz who manufacturers the tops.
Using the "later one" - which one do you mean?
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depending on the interior and exterior you might try white. yes white! i just use regular car wash soap and just dry it and it looks great. my vette is o2 electron blue and its the only one in town with a white roof. most are black.
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Originally Posted by ragnar
depending on the interior and exterior you might try white. yes white! i just use regular car wash soap and just dry it and it looks great. my vette is o2 electron blue and its the only one in town with a white roof. most are black.
I have a pewter with light oak, and when the time comes, I think I might switch to a black top.
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Lunatic,
Why not stay with Lt Oak? Nothing against any other color but I think Lt Oak is easy to maintain and looks great.
I use RaggTop products and never had a problem with streaking or looking dirty. I have to admit my vert is sort of a garage queen but it's out and about but not a DD.
Why not stay with Lt Oak? Nothing against any other color but I think Lt Oak is easy to maintain and looks great.
I use RaggTop products and never had a problem with streaking or looking dirty. I have to admit my vert is sort of a garage queen but it's out and about but not a DD.
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Originally Posted by lunatic
I have a 98 vert. w/light oak top I'm replacing. I noticed that GM changed to I believe "Antelope" in 02? Is this the same and will it fit. I'm looking for a top that cleans easy and looks good. My top is perfect except its soiled and streaked from using the Ragg cleaners and waterproofing. Should I use the later top?
Thanks
Lunatic
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by ragnar
depending on the interior and exterior you might try white. yes white! i just use regular car wash soap and just dry it and it looks great. my vette is o2 electron blue and its the only one in town with a white roof. most are black.
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How can anyone see your top when it is properly stowed in the retracted position? 
I've been meaning to try the Ragg Top, but I just use Bissel aerosol upholstery cleaner once in a while. When I put the top down (almost automatic when it comes out of the garage) I put a white blanket over the top first, then fold & stow. The service writed commented on how clean it was when he saw it (up for trip to dealership).
Bruce
M.Y. with Lt. Oak
I've been meaning to try the Ragg Top, but I just use Bissel aerosol upholstery cleaner once in a while. When I put the top down (almost automatic when it comes out of the garage) I put a white blanket over the top first, then fold & stow. The service writed commented on how clean it was when he saw it (up for trip to dealership).Bruce
M.Y. with Lt. Oak
