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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 05:48 AM
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Cool Roadster top cleaner/protectant??

I just got my Super Black Roadster about a week and ahlf ago. I was wondering what are some of the better products to use on the top?

Any info and opinions are much appreciated.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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Raggtopp cleaner and sealer, comes as a kit, I stock it.

This is what is recommended for cleaning our tops:

A properly maintained cloth top should bead water AT ALL times, if it does not the cloth sealant applied to it at the http://www.haartz.com factory has broken down leaving the top material prone to staining and discoloration. The Raggtopp is invisible and will reseal the top material.
Important: A program of keeping the top clean through regular washings BEFORE it gets dirty, will enhance the life and beauty of an acrylic top and make successive cleaning easier.
Most automatic car washes will not harm sport topping fabrics. Washes with water jets and hanging cloths are preferred. Those using heavy barrel brushes should be avoided. Haartz recommends hand washing in the shade or partial shade, not direct sunlight.
Bird and tree droppings as well as other loose particle soils should be removed immediately. Vacuum the top with a brush attachment and rinse the roof fabric thoroughly with water to remove these loose particle soils. This will also prevent the soils from being redeposited during the cleaning process. Once the top has been rinsed thoroughly, spray apply Raggtopp evenly over the entire top while the top is still wet. Allow the roof cleaner to soak into the top for 10 to 20 minutes and then scrub the top lightly with a soft nylon brush or terry cloth rag. Rinse thoroughly, preferably until no remaining soap foam is observed. Allow to dry. Additional cleaning may be required. It is best to determine this after the top has dried completely. After drying, cleaning must be followed by re-water repelling the fabric with a fluorocarbon system such as Raggtopp . Failure to do so will result in rapid resoiling of the unprotected fabric.

The fabric itself does not promote mildew growth. However, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. For these more stubborn cases, soak the fabric for approximately 20 minutes in a solution of no more than 1/2 cup (4 oz.) bleach and 1/4 cup (2 oz.) Raggtopp cleaner. Excessive soaking with the bleach solution can deteriorate seam threads, so be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Rinse entire vehicle to remove all of the bleach solution from fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and chrome surfaces. Acrylic fabric readily absorbs water but dries quickly. Several cleanings may be necessary.

Do NOT use top dressing cleaners or conditioners containing silicones, organic solvents, petroleum distillates or plasticizers that may permanently stain the fabric.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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Default Re: Roadster top cleaner/protectant??

Originally posted by LouieIV
I just got my Super Black Roadster about a week and ahlf ago. I was wondering what are some of the better products to use on the top?

Any info and opinions are much appreciated.
Raggtopp is reputed to be very good, as is the Porsche cleaner. But my favorite is the 303 line.

303 Products from SportsCarCare.com
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