Ok - The consensus looking at several threads and sources seems to be that Raggtop products are very good at cleaning and protecting convertible tops.
As I have a 3 month old Z I would like to start out with the correct care product.
Can someone comment on whether I should be buying and applying the vinyl or the cloth care products. My salesman? says the top is vinyl. Many of the comments seen seem to indicate that the top may also contain cloth but that it has been coated or bonded to vinyl. If vinyl is the top surface or coating should I be using a vinyl product.
Does anyone have a tech contact at Nissan that I can get a conclusive answer from?
Appreciate any help.

 

You might repost this in the "roadster" sub-forum at the top of the general page. You'll get much more targeted response there.

Oh, and 1st post in 3-4 months? You've been an impressive lurker! Welcome to the forum!

 

I read somewhere else that our 350z Ragtop was fabricated using a vinyl coated or impregnated cloth. After pressing my dealer to make the necessary enquiries they were able to confirm this info. I therefore use products for vinyl. I clean with mild soap and water, rinse well and let dry, rinse again let dry. I then use Aerospace 303 protectant, dabbed on with a foam applicator pad. This has kept my top in great shape and my dealer, who happens to be a neighbour, has commented on the deep dark color of my top in comparison to the one he drives.

 

Thanks for the roadster subforum advice!