Stubborn Stains on Vert Top

[Mike J]

While cleaning my vert before storage. I noticed some pollen and shithawk doo doo that did not want to come out with the hose..is there a spot remover that works well...some forums say woolite for darks..use full strength solution of 303 and let soak in before cleaning and re application of repellant. A detailer says use a good stream of water...did not want to use power hose but a good shot from the hose did not work. Will be able to acess the car next month to work on it...any ideas?

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

If your top has soil marks, stains or bird droppings, use a small, stiff upholstery scrub brush. If you can rub the brush across the back of your hand without scratching your skin, it's safe to use on your soft top.

Common cleaning products can be very harmful to your soft top. Chemicals you should not use on or near your top include ammonia, bleach, detergent, alcohol and vinegar.

[Mike J]

Originally Posted by Joe M 2012 2SS

If your top has soil marks, stains or bird droppings, use a small, stiff upholstery scrub brush. If you can rub the brush across the back of your hand without scratching your skin, it's safe to use on your soft top.

Common cleaning products can be very harmful to your soft top. Chemicals you should not use on or near your top include ammonia, bleach, detergent, alcohol and vinegar.

Soak with water. First?. No detergent? Use the scrub brush only.and then use cleaner and protectant?

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

Originally Posted by Mike J

Soak with water. First?. No detergent? Use the scrub brush only.and then use cleaner and protectant?

Here is what you need.
I'd wait for a sale if you can, or join the AG forum to get a 15-20% discount code.
http://www.autogeek.net/303fabcontop.html

[Ace0751]

Having a vert, 303 2 step process will get that stuff out of your top and should hide it pretty well to after cleaning it. All you do is rinse the top and add the cleaner, use a horse brush and scrub then move to something stronger if that does not work. Let the cleaner soak in for a few minutes and rinse off. Once the top is dry spray the protectant evenly, make sure though to cover the windows and paint because it does make it a pain to get off. Let the protectant dry for up to 12 hours. Here is the link of the combo.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A...P3L&ref=plSrch

[Mike J]

Thanks ...you guys haven't steered me wrong yet

[BRZN]

I use a product called Ragtopp
http://www.autogeek.net/fabric-conve...-care-kit.html
Fabric convertible tops, I'd be very hesitant with a stiff bristled upholstery bush for fear of lifting the nap of the fabric. I prefer a nice soft Horse Hair, or split Nylon brush. Key to keeping the top as new is to get any contaminants off as soon as possible, and have a good quality protectant on it.

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

Originally Posted by BRZN

I use a product called Ragtopp
http://www.autogeek.net/fabric-conve...-care-kit.html
Fabric convertible tops, I'd be very hesitant with a stiff bristled upholstery bush for fear of lifting the nap of the fabric. I prefer a nice soft Horse Hair, or split Nylon brush. Key to keeping the top as new is to get any contaminants off as soon as possible, and have a good quality protectant on it.

I do upholstery work for a living. A common stiff upholstery brush will not scratch a fabric convertible top.

Silk, linen, velvet, or long knap soft materials are the only fabrics it can scratch.

Unless your using too much pressure, as if your trying to sand a piece of wood or metal, a normal stiff upholstery brush is fine.

For protection, 303 is the more durable of the two products.

Applying 2-3 thin coats to a completely clean and dry surface is the key. Allow to dry 15-20 minutes in the sun between each coat, or an hour or so in the garage between coats.

Allow final coat to dry for as long as possible. It must be completely dry before the first rain to get maximum benefit.

[BRZN]

Mr. Know it all has spoken


No advice or suggestions should ever be given once the all great and knowing Joe has spoken. The master of the Google search

My mistake, grab a stiff upholstery scrub brush and start scrubbing!

I'm gone from this one...

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

Originally Posted by BRZN

Mr. Know it all has spoken


No advice or suggestions should ever be given once the all great and knowing Joe has spoken. The master of the Google search

My mistake, grab a stiff upholstery scrub brush and start scrubbing!

I'm gone from this one...

I have been doing upholstery work for many years, so I know what a stiff upholstery brush is, and isn't capable of, and what materials not to use it on.

Instead of spending money on a "convertible top" specific brush, you can get a good quality upholstery brush for a fraction of the price.

http://www.biokleen.com/upholstery-cleaning-brush

I NEVER advocated SCRUBBING of the surface, these are YOUR words, not mine. It doesn't matter how safe a brush is, if you grind the brush into the surface like an idiot, you can cause marring with the softest brush on the planet.

As you continually seek to discredit posts I make to help people, by
implying things I never said, know this.

Here's a good video comparing durability of 303 vs. Raggtopp.
303 is much more hydrophobic, and resistant to chemicals. Proven by the results shown at the end.