Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a decent cleaning product for my soft top roof?

At the moment I am using Mothers soft top cleaner which is ok. More importantly, my car is often parked outside at work. We get pretty hot days here in Australia and I need a good protectant for the roof that will not cause it to become weak, discoloured or damaged. Any recommendations....
Thanx

 

When I bought my Z I asked the dealer that same question and they told me to clean it with soap and water and nothing else. I have to agree with you that something else needs to be done so I am going to keep checking your thread and see if anyone else has info. We have extreme heat here in south Texas so I know your woes.

I hope to some day get to Australia and play some golf. I hear it is very beautiful - my mom is from there and my aunt lives in Sydney.

 

Most people seem to use raggtop or 303. Do a search, this topic has been discussed many times.

 

Based on recommendations I read here, I bought Ragg Topp from autogeek.com and a soft brush. I don't scrub the top every time I was either.

 

FORMULA 2 Cleaner/Protectant from...
http://www.protectiveproductscorp.com/

It cleans, protects, and will darken your top (from greyish to black) which we super black owners should love (I do!). It's a spray and a little goes a long way. No need to worry about applying it unevenly, however I apply accross the top, section by section with a microfiber cloth (soak cloth) just to make sure I cover it properly. First/Second results are quite good, as you do this 2 - 4 times (over time) you will notice how your top loves this stuff, and you will like your new top's black color.

I also use that product on All the interior (NOT THE DOORS) which makes the car look nicely black inside as well. Stuff is not at all greasy/oily so full dash/wheel, and between the seats, and the full back area (behind seats) all look a very natural black. Beats the hell out of that grey dry look if you do nothing... I would not attempt anything on our stock door panels as the doors material will most likely make anything look blotchy...

BTW: If you read my Perfect Detail Polish Post awhile back (search for it), you may already know about that stuff and their Prestige Polish, and their great leather cleaner/polish to use on burnt orange seats. I Know a few other members have been using all these products I've spoke of, with their own great results.

2nd BTW: I see PPC has changed their web site pages recently.
The formula2 product page used to say it was also used on vert tops.

Have Fun - Netman

 

Get the Raggtop kit for vinyl tops from Autogeek. Highly recommend it.-

Convertible Top Care