Convertible Top Care

[exile]

[hot nono]

I also have been using Protector 303 on my Honda S2000 for 5 years, and was quit pleased with it.
I just bought myself a new C6 Corvette with a Traga roof, so no more rag top to maintain.

[THOR]

RaggTopp works great. You can find it at Autogeek,com. Get the twin kit_one cleans and the other protects. I would put at least 3 coats on initally and let it dry in between coats. I also recommend letting your top dry thoroughly after you wash it or if it gets wet from rain at least 24 hours before stowing it. THis will minimize dirt in the creases of the folds and even worse mildew formation. Hope this helps.
By the way, I put this RaggTopp on my new vert in Dec. and I've yet to place anymore protectant on it in 3 months. The water still beads very nicely even after washing the car. Mark

[SteveK]

I agree with Mark. The RaggTopp twin product kit is a great way to go. I use it on my '93 vert.

[thebeepster]

Congrats on the new vert! Hope you got a BLACK top (as I wish I had). I am on my 2nd vette conv. (both w/ tan tops) and I ditto all the previous comments about Ragg Top. Couple of addtn'l hints: NEVER leave the top down for extended periods. Not even overnite. The longer the top stays in the down position, the more difficult it is to get the creases out afterwards. Secondly, dust and dirt are your enemy. If you keep the car garaged, cover the top with a car cover or an old sheet. I use a cover (for top only) and a Califorinia duster for the car. Do not use the duster on the conv. top as it contains an oil. Remember if you allow dust or dirt to accumulate on the top and then put the top down, it will rub and grind into the fabric as you are driving.

After washing, make sure the top is completely dry before applying the Ragg Top preserative. The preservative is a sealer much like a "Scotchgard" product and will seal in the moisture if the top is not completely dry. Just my little .02 worth. Hope it helps...

[ynkedad]

I've got some rag top cleaner out in the shead, but haven't used it yet . Not sure what it is...got if from "autogeek.com" though.
If it doesn't work well, then i'll try the stuff you's recommend.

~Ray

[76-94]

I was thinking of the kit that Eckler's sells?

Jim