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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 05:37 PM
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Could I get some input on a good convertible top cleaner/conditioner for the top of my 2001 vert please. Thank You
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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Could I get some input on a good convertible top cleaner/conditioner for the top of my 2001 vert please. Thank You
Some people love Raggtopp and some love 303 protectant.....
I have always used Raggtopp and had great success
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Yello95
Some people love Raggtopp and some love 303 protectant.....
I have always used Raggtopp and had great success
I used Raggtopp for decades on my last Corvette, great product!
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 06:52 PM
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I have used both Raggtopp and 303 products. I like 303 better.



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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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I used both Raggtopp and 303. Both are great products. One way to protect the top after application is to use an aftermarket top only cover with the car sits outside for any length of time. I tried 3 and the best one I found was California POP TOP. It is white, water proof and very easy to put on.
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 10:28 AM
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303 fabric guard is the same product used to treat sunbrella marine, home awnings,convertible cloth tops. I treated all the cushions on our outdoor furniture. Threw a cushion in the pool and when I removed it the water beaded up ran off . A totally dry cushion.
The cleaner also works excellent. We have also used it on laundry spot items. Also no color removed when agitated on my black conv. top. Great product.
The 303 protestant is what I found to work best on my dash, door panels, bra and mirror covers.

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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 10:38 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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I have always used Raggtopp...works great!
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Old Aug 23, 2018 | 05:33 PM
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Here's another vote for Raggtop.

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Old Aug 23, 2018 | 08:06 PM
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What color is it?
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 02:00 PM
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Another vote for Raggtop. I use both the cleaner and protectant and have had good results.
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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I bought the 303 kit online a year ago when I first bought my 03 vert. I cleaned the top with the cleaner and then applied the sealer.
The water still beads up on the top when I wash it a year later.
Good stuff.
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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 03:15 PM
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I've used them both and been very happy. I'd buy the cheaper one.
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Please review the well done videos on YouTube on the use and how each did in testing....303 lasts longer. I use 303 for a lot of things but also used ragtop for some. 303 works the best for my stuff on the boat or around the water.
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Old Oct 27, 2018 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueleader
Please review the well done videos on YouTube on the use and how each did in testing....303 lasts longer. I use 303 for a lot of things but also used ragtop for some. 303 works the best for my stuff on the boat or around the water.
I've used them both and found 303 worked better.
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I ordered and used the 303 kit off Amazon a year ago and the water still puddles up on the top. Good stuff!
I have enough left for another application too which I will apply when the water quits puddling or I feel like doing it.
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:04 AM
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in the summer I oiled garage door tracks with the door up in heat oil dripped on my cloth top whats the best way to clean it

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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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just curious , do you have to wrap the car in plastic when using the 303 ?? think with the ragtop product it was specified to cover car in plastic when i used it . thanks , peace
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:25 AM
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Even though I have a put many coats of polish/wax on the paint surfaces, I still place more protection on the trunk/hood/windows when applying 303 in the garage.
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