Vinyl convertible top care / protectorant

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I need advice for the best convertible top care products. I used the search function and only found Raggtop. I have 303 cleaner and that works very well (is 303 protectorant OK to use on a top?) but need to know what other products (especially the protectorant) the forum suggests please....



thanks,,,



Nic
 
It depends on what your top is made of. If it's vinyl, 303 Aerospace Protectant or Raggtop Vinyl Protectant . If it's fabric, 303 High Tech Fabric Guard or Raggtop Protectant. Both 303 and Raggtop are excellent, highly rated products and have their share of endorsements from convertable top manufacturers and owners. You can't go wrong with either one.
 
Thanks Sci Fi....



Just curious about one possible draw back. I remember using some other product years ago and it bleed or ran when it rained on to the paint...do you know if either of these do this possibly? I have a half of a bottle of 303 left over from interior dressing so I am set if it doesn't have this negative habit....
 
Haven't heard of or experienced any bleeding or running off problems or staining paint. Recommended 303 to a guy in Northern Calif and since it rains/drizzles a lot more up that way, he just said the rain just beaded up and ran right off but the product didn't. I would suppose it would depend if you used too much product (saturating is a no-no), applied the protectant just after cleaning the top (not fully dry), and/or if rained right after application of the protectant. Raggtopp suggests 3 light coats with a waiting/drying time of 15 minutes (in the sun) between coats. 303 says it takes 4 hours to 72 hours depending on humidity and temp in your area. From what I have noticed, it usually takes a day or 2 before either product is fully dry. The big problem is somebody deciding to touch the top after you cleaned and applied protectant. That just causes you extra work to remove the fingerprints, the same situation if somebody touches your freshly waxed car.
 
Great...thanks again. Since I am a little familiar with the 303 and can get it locally, I guess I will stick with 303. Happy to know it is acceptable to use on a top.



Nic
 
raggtop wins for me.. but i've had great success with Porsche Tequipment Cleaner and Conditioner spray even though its for cloth
 
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