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Old 03-13-2024, 05:39 PM
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I am wondering what folks have found to maintain their convertible roof fabric.
mine is new looking and I want to preserve it as best as possible.
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This is what I use.



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I use the 303 kit. When cleaning use a soft brush to not raise up fuzz. When applying the protectant tape off where you don’t want the stuff to go. It comes off once dry but a pain.

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I've used both the 303 and RaggTopp fabric top kits multiple times. 303 works better for me - the protectant beads water considerably longer. Never tried Chemical Guys but have used other types of their products and was satisfied with them.
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I have used the 303 product. Instead of spraying it on, I poured the stuff into a container and used a soft, clean paint brush to apply it. No overspray problems and it did not leave any brush strokes or other unevenness.
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Vaccuum often.
RaggTopp (Fabric) Cleaner and Protectant.
Dedicated sponge for washing and "horse hair" brush for cleaning.
Lint Roller.
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Vaccuum often.
RaggTopp (Fabric) Cleaner and Protectant.
Dedicated sponge for washing and "horse hair" brush for cleaning.
Lint Roller.
What he said!!

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Does anyone know how to remove these darkened areas on a cashmere convertible top that appear to be a byproduct of the folding process? I am not sure they are soil marks. If I use what VetteVinnie uses, with it seal these marks in permanently, or make them disappear? I tried to gently scrub-off the marks with a brush off when washing the car, but that was ineffective.




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Raggtopp Cleaner and one of their expensive brushes removed marks on my top that other cleaners would not remove




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Always been happy with 303s cleaner and their fabric guard product. Also use it on my 25 year old Jeep Wrangler soft top and it still looks excellent.
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Originally Posted by Ron Dittmer
Does anyone know how to remove these darkened areas on a cashmere convertible top that appear to be a byproduct of the folding process? I am not sure they are soil marks. If I use what VetteVinnie uses, with it seal these marks in permanently, or make them disappear? I tried to gently scrub-off the marks with a brush off when washing the car, but that was ineffective.

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Ron, the same shop that did my paint correction and PPF also used a combination of steam cleaning and other chemicals on the top before sealing it with the product I linked. They mentioned that was all I needed at this point (at least the short term) to maintain it. I'll need to check out those other products mentioned since this is also my first convertible. I guess I should have led with that, huh?
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Only ever used RaggTopp for the 12 years I've owned my vert. Works fine.
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Ragg Topp products and a Boars hair brush
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Had my vert for 16 years and a couple of times per year I applied Aero 303. Top was good until I sold it.

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