Convertible top cleaning?
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Instructor
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From: Franklin TN
Convertible top cleaning?
My convertible top was exposed to tree sap today. Approximately 6-8 weeks ago I had cleaned/protected the top with Raggtopp cleaner and protectant. If I clean again with Raggtopp cleaner to remove the sap do I also need to reapply the protectant? Thanks in advance for your responses.
Melting Slicks
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From: Conyers Georgia
My convertible top was exposed to tree sap today. Approximately 6-8 weeks ago I had cleaned/protected the top with Raggtopp cleaner and protectant. If I clean again with Raggtopp cleaner to remove the sap do I also need to reapply the protectant? Thanks in advance for your responses.
the top maybe three times a year.
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Instructor
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From: Franklin TN
Thanks for the response. I really hadn’t planned to do another deep cleaning until Spring. However, I’m concerned about the tree sap. I can feel the sap on the paint but do not see or feel any sap on the top. For peace of mind guess I should go ahead and do complete cleaning.
Melting Slicks
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From: Conyers Georgia
Thanks for the response. I really hadn’t planned to do another deep cleaning until Spring. However, I’m concerned about the tree sap. I can feel the sap on the paint but do not see or feel any sap on the top. For peace of mind guess I should go ahead and do complete cleaning.
Burning Brakes
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I agree. 303 is the best.Used it on my C5 Verte regularly. Water and debris beads right off. The key is covering your windshields and rear hatch glass as depicted in this post. Spray the 303 on your convertible top, work it in gently with a slightly damp sponge, let it dry, remove the protective covering, and, you are good to go.
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Franklin TN
I agree. 303 is the best.Used it on my C5 Verte regularly. Water and debris beads right off. The key is covering your windshields and rear hatch glass as depicted in this post. Spray the 303 on your convertible top, work it in gently with a slightly damp sponge, let it dry, remove the protective covering, and, you are good to go.
Le Mans Master
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I agree. 303 is the best.Used it on my C5 Verte regularly. Water and debris beads right off. The key is covering your windshields and rear hatch glass as depicted in this post. Spray the 303 on your convertible top, work it in gently with a slightly damp sponge, let it dry, remove the protective covering, and, you are good to go.
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