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Old 07-31-2013, 02:57 PM
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Wondering what other vert owners are cleaning their convertible tops with? Suggestions?? Anyone use the cleaner/protector "Raggtop"?
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I used "Rag Top", I thought it was great. Highly recommend it.

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Yep, RaggTopp. Before that, though, run over it with a sticky lint roller. You'll be amazed how much dirt you'll lift, particularly if you have a fabric top.
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I use my pool table brush, does wonders removing dust . It's a 98 and still looks good .
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Ragg top works well as does 303. I use 303 cleaner and protectant. I spray the black tire marks on my car cover with the 303 cleaner prior to washing.

http://www.detailing.com/store/303-c...bric-tops.html

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Originally Posted by Cubman
Ragg top works well as does 303. I use 303 cleaner and protectant. I spray the black tire marks on my car cover with the 303 cleaner prior to washing.

http://www.detailing.com/store/303-c...au-covers.html
I will try it .
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Originally Posted by oldC5
I use my pool table brush, does wonders removing dust . It's a 98 and still looks good .
Good idea about the pool table brush. I never thought of that!
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Ragg Top works great from me.

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Originally Posted by Derf
Wondering what other vert owners are cleaning their convertible tops with? Suggestions?? Anyone use the cleaner/protector "Raggtop"?
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i used Raggtop but it didn't work for me. I think I should replace the top because it has some slight tears/fraying at the corners where the window and top meets. Does anyone know what the best replacement top to buy???
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I have the tan top on my 01 and it has some mildew (?) stains. The top is in great shape so I don't want to replace it, but want to clean it. I'm worried about using any bleach-type cleaner since it might bleach the color. Anybody have experience with mildew stains as opposed to just dirt?
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Originally Posted by Jerstoy
I used "Rag Top", I thought it was great. Highly recommend it.

Jerry


Have used it on several verts.
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The light oak tops seem to have the biggest problem with stains and dirt. My DBGM had such a top and nothing (including rag top) removed the dark stains in the fabric. My black vert is a triple black and it is much easier to keep looking bright and new.

I think the biggest problem with the LO tops is storing them under the hatch when they are wet.
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I was talking to an owner who's had as he told me 20 Corvettes over the years. He said to try soft scrub for my white top, I may give it a shot for those dark spots that didn't come out with the 303.
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Super YT Post VJ

Nothings been done to mine I'm going to order some too. Thank you.

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Bought the Raggtopp Kit, followed the instructions. Turned out great. Here's a photo.
Thanks to the forum for putting me onto this product.
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303. Get it at an RV/Boat shop

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RaggTop works great on my Light Oak top
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My light oak top has stains from other cleaners! I just ordered this 303 stuff. Hopefully it will take out the other stains.
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Originally Posted by o2bnkc
My light oak top has stains from other cleaners! I just ordered this 303 stuff. Hopefully it will take out the other stains.
Let us know how it works on those stains. It sounds like a good product. Even cheaper than Raggtopp. Check Amazon.


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