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Mike J · 07-10-2016, 10:01 AM

2 weeks ago I used autoglym convertible top cleaner and protectant and water does not bead evenly over top. Should I clean and redo or am I able to add more protectant? The package was good for 2 applications.

KickerZ71 · 07-10-2016, 06:49 PM

I would just add another coat, I wouldn't clean it unless it was dirty

Mike J · 07-11-2016, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KickerZ71

I would just add another coat, I wouldn't clean it unless it was dirty

That's exactly what I did. This time I sprayed across the top instead of directly onto to it. It seems like it gave it a more even coat.will post again when it rains

KickerZ71 · 07-11-2016, 07:01 AM

If you see it still doesn't bead well, try some 303

http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-fabric-guard

OrangeVert · 07-12-2016, 12:34 AM

Took a couple of coatings with 303 to make it bead evenly last year. One application lasts me about 3 years, car is garaged 100% and not driven in the rain.

Mike J · 07-15-2016, 06:56 PM

Yup....beading better... may give it a 3rd coat

vegas girl · 07-19-2016, 09:01 AM

I bought a small paint roller and actually "rolled" the protectant on my top. Worked perfect.

Mike J · 07-19-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vegas girl

I bought a small paint roller and actually "rolled" the protectant on my top. Worked perfect.

Great idea thanks

arkentect · 07-19-2016, 02:35 PM

man I wish this was the biggest issue I had with my car. Water not beading right. lol jk glad you got it right.

07-10-2016, 10:01 AM	#1
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 577 View My Garage	Water does not bead evenly 2 weeks ago I used autoglym convertible top cleaner and protectant and water does not bead evenly over top. Should I clean and redo or am I able to add more protectant? The package was good for 2 applications.

07-12-2016, 12:34 AM	#5
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	Took a couple of coatings with 303 to make it bead evenly last year. One application lasts me about 3 years, car is garaged 100% and not driven in the rain. __________________

07-15-2016, 06:56 PM	#6
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 577 View My Garage	Yup....beading better... may give it a 3rd coat Attached Images

07-19-2016, 09:01 AM	#7
vegas girl Drives: 2013 2LT/RS BRM convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sin City Posts: 352 View My Garage	I bought a small paint roller and actually "rolled" the protectant on my top. Worked perfect. __________________ 2013 2LT/RS BRM Convertible

07-19-2016, 02:35 PM	#9
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	man I wish this was the biggest issue I had with my car. Water not beading right. lol jk glad you got it right. __________________ Arkentect's Build Thread!! - UPSTATE C5 MEMBER 2010 SGM M6 1LT - SOLD Current - 2009 C6 Corvette Z51

07-10-2016, 06:49 PM	#2
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 263	I would just add another coat, I wouldn't clean it unless it was dirty

07-11-2016, 07:01 AM	#4
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 263	If you see it still doesn't bead well, try some 303 http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-fabric-guard