Convertible Top
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Hertford NC
Convertible Top
The water on the convertible top of my 2011 C-6 really beads up. Is there anything I need to put on the top to keep the top water proof? Is it best to just leave it alone?
Le Mans Master
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From: Iowa
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Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Southern Utah
Scott, the 'Bugman' has a great site with lots of good info. He has pics and info on the convertible top and how the water beads up. Look under "RaggTopp" on the left side.
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
Pro
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Dawson Springs Kentucky
Scott, the 'Bugman' has a great site with lots of good info. He has pics and info on the convertible top and how the water beads up. Look under "RaggTopp" on the left side.
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2008
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Leave it be-----perfectly normal with all convertibles (not just vettes)
If it bothers you that much, after it rains just wipe it down with a soft rag---
Now stop worrying, and enjoy that beautiful car!
I currently have a Mustang GT vert (same fabric style top) Its normal (trying my hardest to get into a Vette, but as always money is ALWAYS an obstacle for me)
If it bothers you that much, after it rains just wipe it down with a soft rag---
Now stop worrying, and enjoy that beautiful car!
I currently have a Mustang GT vert (same fabric style top) Its normal (trying my hardest to get into a Vette, but as always money is ALWAYS an obstacle for me)
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Le Mans Master
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I use 303 products, but I use fabric guard for the top. The Aerospace Protectant is not designed for the material Corvette tops are made of.
Le Mans Master
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Over 6 years with no chemicals and my top looks great and water beads up just as it was new. I do keep it clean with a fabric brush and never put it down dirty.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2011
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I used Raggtop on my Z4.. and will use it on the Vette.. but only once every couple of years. You need to make sure you do the proper cleaning before applying it. Using a large sheet or blanket to cover the front/side windows works great too, then just tape up the rear window and cover the rear with another blanket and spray away.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Scottsdale AZ
C6, The Thunderbird Convertible and the Solara Convertible. Worked great on all of them. Really makes the water bead up and flow off.
I think the NCM still stocks and sells these products a cleaner and a sealer.
Good stuff.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Zimmerman MN
Scott, the 'Bugman' has a great site with lots of good info. He has pics and info on the convertible top and how the water beads up. Look under "RaggTopp" on the left side.
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
too!
