black convertible top refresh?
05-09-2017, 03:40 PM
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black convertible top refresh?
Hi all,
Wondered if anyone had any luck with any products to re-darken a black fabric convertible top?
I'v'e got a 2000 vert. with one. After 17 years it showing it's age with fading in stress areas. No Holes.
I've used 303 protectant for water repellant and it works great but doesn't really darken graying areas.
Any thoughts ( I know buy a new top! ) but ain't cheap and would like to avoid that for awhile.
Thanks!
Wondered if anyone had any luck with any products to re-darken a black fabric convertible top?
I'v'e got a 2000 vert. with one. After 17 years it showing it's age with fading in stress areas. No Holes.
I've used 303 protectant for water repellant and it works great but doesn't really darken graying areas.
Any thoughts ( I know buy a new top! ) but ain't cheap and would like to avoid that for awhile.
Thanks!
05-10-2017, 05:08 PM
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Ragg top.
But not sure it will darken faded areas.
But not sure it will darken faded areas.
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2000 black c5 (05-11-2017)
05-10-2017, 05:09 PM
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2000 black c5 (05-11-2017)
05-11-2017, 01:44 PM
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Le Mans Master
Greying areas are more than likely wear spots.
IMO Ragtop product will not help.
Personally I have never had any luck trying to "blend" wear markings.
Maybe call AutoGeek or try further internet shearches.
Here's the leads I can offer.
Dye the entire top....can bleed color when raining onto the body's painted surface.
Spot dying...good luck with a smooth blend.
Shoe polish...can be used for car shows as it is very temporary.
Sharpie Ink pens...draw along the fabric threads in straight lines.
Live with the marks as a badge of honor or replace the top maybe the only true cure to satisfaction.
Good luck and post some before and after pictures if you find something that works.
IMO Ragtop product will not help.
Personally I have never had any luck trying to "blend" wear markings.
Maybe call AutoGeek or try further internet shearches.
Here's the leads I can offer.
Dye the entire top....can bleed color when raining onto the body's painted surface.
Spot dying...good luck with a smooth blend.
Shoe polish...can be used for car shows as it is very temporary.
Sharpie Ink pens...draw along the fabric threads in straight lines.
Live with the marks as a badge of honor or replace the top maybe the only true cure to satisfaction.
Good luck and post some before and after pictures if you find something that works.
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2000 black c5 (05-11-2017)
05-11-2017, 03:12 PM
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Hi Kenny,
Really appreciate your input/thoughts. Yeah they are definitely wear spots and also have these weird matted spots from being folded and left down. I figured it would be nice to get through one more summer with it and beat it up a little more before bitting the bullet and replacing.
Sharpie trick sound like worth a shot, going slow and easy with it. Thought about shoe polish but probably look like a bad hair dye job. I did use a bit of "scuff mark" remover shoe polish for leather on a slightly worn seat bolster spot and worked pretty well but comes off after cleaning seats. I'll have to take some before and after shots of whatever I use that might help others. My tops old enough and needs to be replaced shortly so I can afford to experiment without screwing up a good top.
Thanks again,
Kevin
Really appreciate your input/thoughts. Yeah they are definitely wear spots and also have these weird matted spots from being folded and left down. I figured it would be nice to get through one more summer with it and beat it up a little more before bitting the bullet and replacing.
Sharpie trick sound like worth a shot, going slow and easy with it. Thought about shoe polish but probably look like a bad hair dye job. I did use a bit of "scuff mark" remover shoe polish for leather on a slightly worn seat bolster spot and worked pretty well but comes off after cleaning seats. I'll have to take some before and after shots of whatever I use that might help others. My tops old enough and needs to be replaced shortly so I can afford to experiment without screwing up a good top.
Thanks again,
Kevin
