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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 09:27 AM
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 08:43 PM
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While we all love our verts, some of us keep our cars cleaner than others. Yes, I'm a bit OCD keeping her clean, so I'm curious to learn of any special techniques you vert owners use to clean the canvas without having to wash the whole car. I heard brushes are bad, vacuums are bad, and so on. Tweezers? I appreciate any and all suggestions and have a sense of humor, so bring it on!
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 02:49 PM
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if not filthy, I blow it off with a leaf blower and then use a wet microfiber towel or sponge to wash it with water only. if filthy then it should be washed, i use ragtop cleaner product. It does get treated with ragtop protectant every spring too.
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bayshore Vette
While we all love our verts, some of us keep our cars cleaner than others. Yes, I'm a bit OCD keeping her clean, so I'm curious to learn of any special techniques you vert owners use to clean the canvas without having to wash the whole car. I heard brushes are bad, vacuums are bad, and so on. Tweezers? I appreciate any and all suggestions and have a sense of humor, so bring it on!
Lint remover roller works for hairs and fuzz.
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 06:40 PM
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Lint remover roller works for hairs and fuzz.
I agree, this heavy-duty/super-sticky lint roller works GREAT




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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 06:55 PM
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I use 303 cleaner and a soft brush. Two or three times a year I use their protectant............tedious but worthwhile.



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Old Oct 9, 2021 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by yellow2007
I use 303 cleaner and a soft brush. Two or three times a year I use their protectant............tedious but worthwhile.
Are you in the rain at all or often?Does that stuff run off into the paint.Add's a little bling to it.It does get cold around here before the SALT Flies.Driving into the nite the temps do drop fast.
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Old Oct 9, 2021 | 12:07 PM
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Are you in the rain at all or often?Does that stuff run off into the paint.Add's a little bling to it.It does get cold around here before the SALT Flies.Driving into the nite the temps do drop fast.
Got a daily driver photo?
I'm in Georgia so road salt is a non issue. I cover the car with plastic because it's a PIA to remove from the paint. I apply it with a brush not the spray bottle. They say do not let it get wet for 24 hours but driving after application is fine. When it DOES rain, and my vettes my daily driver, the water beads up into tiny little droplets and roll off.
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Old Oct 10, 2021 | 08:44 AM
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Old Oct 10, 2021 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Bayshore Vette
While we all love our verts, some of us keep our cars cleaner than others. Yes, I'm a bit OCD keeping her clean, so I'm curious to learn of any special techniques you vert owners use to clean the canvas without having to wash the whole car. I heard brushes are bad, vacuums are bad, and so on. Tweezers? I appreciate any and all suggestions and have a sense of humor, so bring it on!
2 things lint roller and dust buster vacuum. Sometimes a damp towel if it needs it.
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Old Oct 10, 2021 | 10:20 PM
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Well, there does seem to be a disconnect between dark (usually black) tops and light-colored tops.

Dirt, stains, and dark creases seem to be the problem with light-colored tops. Lint and dust seem to be the problem with black tops.

Both seem to have crease problems, but that is the nature of the beast, because it's a Vert.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by yellow2007
I'm in Georgia so road salt is a non issue. I cover the car with plastic because it's a PIA to remove from the paint. I apply it with a brush not the spray bottle.
It seems to have change the color of the dull black to a vibrant better looking black.It may even hide them folds a bit?
I know it is part of owning a softy,but but I.......


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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 07:31 AM
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It seems to have change the color of the dull black to a vibrant better looking black.It may even hide them folds a bit?
I know it is part of owning a softy,but but I.......
It does make the black tops a little deeper and more uniform but doesn't change the color.
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It does make the black tops a little deeper and more uniform but doesn't change the color.
I like it
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I use Chemical Guys cleaner and protectant. Use lint roller and soft horsehair brush. Look real good on black top
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