I have had marks on my oak top since it was new. Every year I do the raggtop thing and the marks never go away. This year the top just looked plain nasty. Marks and spots etc. BTW its a garage queen. I wanted the marks and spots off and if the top got ruined so be it. I do the laundry in my in my house and use "Clorox2 Chlorine Free Bleach for Colors" on spots in clothing. The directions say rub it into the spot and wait 3-5 min then wash. Well its worked for years and the clothing comes out fine so after a little thought I wet the top down really well and applied the product to the spots and marks using my finger as a applicator. After about 3 minutes I used a soft brush on the affected areas and rinsed the top well and repeated the procedure. It looked much better, but after it dried all the spots and marks were gone. The top looks perfect. You cannot tell where the product was applied, didn't bleach the color at all. Next year I don't think I will wet the top first because I am not afraid of using this product on the top. If you want to try it use the right product. I repeat--- CLOROX2 CHLORINE FREE BLEACH fOR COLORS. Its light blue has the constancy of liquid laundry detergent. DO NOT USE CLEAR LIQUID CLORINE BLEACH. Just thought I would pass it on. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Good luck
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Got to try this!

Will post my results

Good tip

 

Hmmmm.

I just got thru using RagTop on mine and all those marks came out. But I do understand what you are talking about. Will keep this tip in back pocket.

thx

 

Hmmmmm..... I do have several small black spots on the top that have not come off with the Ragg Top cleaner. I will give this a try next washing.

Thanks for the tip!

 

WDDarts, nice color combo you have there.

 

The problem with the early oak tops is that alot of the black marks are actually wear spots and not stains. Will try it on the dirt though.

 

I have heard that but I'm not sure I buy it. I had a couple of small marks on it when the car was delivered and after 6 years the Clorox2 took them out. It could be a combination of both I guess. I just don't see how the top could wear when I doesn't get any use. Next year before I put it down I am going to line the folds with white cotton and see if that makes a difference. Once its down it usually stays down all year.

 

I wasn't referring to your top in particular. Glad to hear your is in fine shape.

 

I didn't take any offence.

 

thats not anice color combo its great color combo and thanks for the tip

 

Bride's daily driver top goes down in late april and stays down until sometime in October. That is, unless she gets surprised by weather.

And the top gets dinged sitting in the trunk.....................

 

Thanks for sharing.