Convertible Top Care
Convertible top care is essential for keeping your beloved convertible looking slick, beautiful, and shiny. Unlike the steel and glass protection that coupes or sedans have, the roadsters and convertibles have canvas and vinyl that must be protected and maintained. Proper convertible top maintenance will help you extend the life and the beauty of your canvas or vinyl top.
Cleaning your convertible top regularly can provide many years of fun, and will keep you from having to replace your canvas or vinyl top before you are supposed to. Make sure to keep your convertible top clean and protected with top quality convertible top products like Raggtopp Vinyl Top Protectant and 303 Convertible Top Cleaner.
Convertible Top Care Tips
Make sure to be extra careful with your convertible top care as there are quite a few common cleaning products that can harm your soft top. These chemicals include ammonia, bleach, detergent, alcohol and vinegar. Detergents, bleach and harsh acids will quickly deteriorate your canvas top, whereas ammonia and alcohol will dry and cloud vinyl convertible tops. Know the chemicals you use before you apply any convertible top cleaner to your top.
Apply Canvas Convertible Top Protectant
* Use tape and newspaper to mask around your top and vinyl window. Use the masking tape and newspaper to completely mask the rear window as well, and make sure not to leave any vinyl showing.
* Take the convertible top protectant and shake it for 30 to 60 seconds.
* From a distance of around 7" to 9", spray two light coats that cover the whole top. Then spray a third light coat on the seams.
* Remove the masking materials you used initially.
* Check for overspray on your car's paint and remove any extra with prewax cleaner or polish.
Applying Vinyl Convertible Top Protectant
* Take the vinyl convertible top protectant and shake it for a few seconds.
* Make sure that you do not spray directly onto the vinyl top. Spray the convertible top protectant on a foam applicator or sponge and then use that to apply the protectant to your top.
* Allow the convertible top protectant to soak in for 3 to 5 minutes. Then take a clean microfiber towel or terry cloth detailing towel for buffing dry.
