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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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what do you guys use to clean your top with? mine is sorta collecting dust and does not have that factory shine to it anymore

Its an 05

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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A lot has been posted on this topic.
Personally I bought a cleaning and treatment kit by the name of Ragg Topp. When washing the top use the cleaner with a soft bristle brush.
After the top drys completely, then you spray on the treatment and spread around with a dry cloth. Pretty simple.
The hit I use is for vinyl tops.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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same one i use now too. good results. i saw on the bottle you can use it on dashboards too but havent tried it yet
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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The suggestion I received directly from Ragg Topp is DO NOT spray directly on the dash, etc. Spray it on a soft cloth then apply.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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I have a product that I spray on a rag and rub it in, then when the top is down you get a damp terry cloth towel and wipe evenly from front to back and let dry. I forget the name of it though...so..yeah..Im no help But it works nicely.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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I always seem to get wax on the top...how do I remove it
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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i just bought 303 aerospace protectant and applied it. The top is now a rich black/navy blue.

a bottle was only $7-8.00
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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Lots of discussion on this topic. For the record I went from Ragtop to 303 and will probably stay with 303. Its a hell of a lot cheaper....and seems to last longer.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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I also use the 303 cleaner, and am looking for a good protectant.

What type of protectant does everyone use?
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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I use 303 protectant. It works well:

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=428

Originally Posted by Master Shake
I also use the 303 cleaner, and am looking for a good protectant.

What type of protectant does everyone use?
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Same here
-303 Vinyl/Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner
-303 Aerospace Protectant

Good product and good price.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Same here
-303 Vinyl/Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner
-303 Aerospace Protectant

Good product and good price.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by brix
Same here
-303 Vinyl/Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner
-303 Aerospace Protectant

Good product and good price.
Can't go wrong with 303. That's all I've used.

Just make sure it's the Vinyl Protectant.

The cleaner is generic and can be used on Vinyl and Fabric tops.

BUT Vinyl protectant should only be used on vinyl tops and vice-versa. The manual is very ambiguous in their directions.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brix
Same here
-303 Vinyl/Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner
-303 Aerospace Protectant

Good product and good price.
+2
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Do they usually have 303 at normal auto stores...advanced, pepboys...etc?
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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actually they carry 303 at most marine stores or Line-X
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