What is the best way to make a black cloth convertible top black again?

[corvetteman]

This Solara convertible top is black but it has some spots that dont look totally black except when wet. Does anyone know a method or product to give those spots a black look even when not wet? Thanks in advance.

 

[imported_Jakerooni]

re-dye it.

 

[corvetteman]

Thanks so much for the reply. Is there some sort of special die made for this? It is only a few spots. Would I have to redye the whole top? That probably would not be worth it.

 

[Jim D.]

I'd look into RaggTopp or another specialty brand of convertible top care. Basically you want a protectant that's safe for fabric, and that should be worth a shot...



http://www.autopia.org/shopping/category/Convertible-Top-Care/

 

[corvetteman]

Thanks Jim. I had heard of raggtopp before. I just didnt know if the cleaner would be enough. I see so many dyes for vinyl but not for fabric.

 

[DM101]

Raggtopp



RaggTopp Convertible Top Care by Wolfsteins: RaggTopp Convertible Car Top Detailing Products for fabric & vinyl tops. convertible top cleaner, fabric

 

[corvetteman]

THANKS MD.



MY QUESTION IS DOES THAT "RAGGTOPP" JUST CLEAN AND PROTECT OR WILL IT MAKE SOME LESS THAN BLACK SPOTS BLACK AGAIN?.



Sorry my caps locked.

 

[Greg Nichols]

I have a client that uses Black shoe polish, liquid. Works great for them for touch up areas on this 20yr old top, its not a perm solution but cheap for cost.



Cheers,

GREG

 

[corvetteman]

Thanks Greg. I have done that in the past for other things.

 

[hamalot]

Sorry for the sarcasm, but just park it in your garage and turn the lights off. Don't stumble over something, though.

I guarantee you won't see those spots.