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Jan 2, 2007 | 09:46 PM

5869vette

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From: Pensacola, Florida War Eagle

Vert Top cleaning

What do you wash your top with ? I have a lint
problem. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Jan 2, 2007 | 10:53 PM

Roofless

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Use athe cleaning solution they sell at the musuem, it works real well

Jan 2, 2007 | 11:14 PM

B Bo Brian

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I use a lint roller, the kind made out of multiple layers of masking tape. Also works great for cleaning off the felt of a pool table.

Jan 3, 2007 | 08:47 AM

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From: For the strength of the pack is the wolf . . . . . . and the strength of the wolf is the pack.

I use Ragg Topp. It's recommended by the roof manufacturer. Others have had success with 303 products.

Poke around in the Car Care section. Lots of good info in there.

Jan 3, 2007 | 08:59 AM

johnodrake

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RPOZ51

I use Ragg Topp. It's recommended by the roof manufacturer. Others have had success with 303 products.

Poke around in the Car Care section. Lots of good info in there.

Get the Ragg Top kit from Autogeeks, a Forum Vendor

Jan 3, 2007 | 09:27 AM

Paul R

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Vacuum the top with a soft bristle attachment on your shop vac. That will pick up all the lint and pull the dirt out of the fabric.

Jan 3, 2007 | 09:33 AM

RPOZ51

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From: For the strength of the pack is the wolf . . . . . . and the strength of the wolf is the pack.

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Originally Posted by Paul R

Vacuum the top with a soft bristle attachment on your shop vac. That will pick up all the lint and pull the dirt out of the fabric.

I really try not to rub too much. You can lift the fibers, and rip the stitching if you're not careful. Ask me how I know.

I spray the Ragg Topp onto the roof, then work it in by squeezing with a sponge. Then rinse really well, and vacuum the water out of the fabric. Also, be sure the roof is thoroughly dry before you put it down.

Here's a Ragg Topp link.

Jan 3, 2007 | 01:16 PM

moose13

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Tape

Wrap masking tape or painters tape around you hand or in a ball backward (sticky side out) and pat the top. It will pull out the lint nicely.

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Jan 3, 2007 | 01:22 PM

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Someone also mentioned to use Ragg Topp when the top is completely dry.

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Jan 3, 2007 | 01:26 PM

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From: Ocean Park Washington

Costco sells those yellow car towels that pick up just about everything. I keep one in the vette just in case I get stuck with a wet top and need to get the water off. Picks up linit as well.