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Old May 20, 2020 | 08:33 AM
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What do you guy use to clean your convertible tops?
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Old May 20, 2020 | 09:43 AM
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Surf City or 303 top cleaner. Both work well.
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Surf City or 303 top cleaner. Both work well.
But I first apply a heavy dose of Dawn mixed in water and let it sit on the top in a shady day for about 15 minutes. My car sits outside 24/7 so it collects more stuff on it.
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303 Top Cleaner and 303 Fabric Spray
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Better photo of top

If mildew, 50/50 mix of water and bleach as per this forum. Comes out looking new.

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