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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:03 PM
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I have heard that using a wrong protectant product on the soft top is worse than unprotected. Now I am concern which product to use. Can some one help me?

2000 and 2001 models soft top is vinyl, a plastic made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Since top has changed for 2002 models, did the material changed from vinyl (PVC) to fabric (canvas)? I didn
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:16 PM
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I think it's always been a mix of the two. . .
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:23 PM
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Is that mean, I should use both vinyl protectant and fabric protectant? Which one should I use first?
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:24 PM
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airgate, which one do you use? Also the brand.
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:44 PM
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vinyl
i use 303 vinyl convertable top cleaner and then 303 aerospace to condition it.
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:56 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by stinkytiger
[B]airgate, which one do you use?
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 04:06 PM
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The top is vinyl. It's done to look like cloth, but it's vinyl.
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 04:25 PM
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It's vinyl. Use something made for vinyl and has UV protection.

Meguairs #40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner
http://www.meguiars.com/

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303 Aerospace (Kit #1 is for vinyl)
http://www.303products.com/kit1.htm
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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Stinkytiger...you've got your answer (vinyl) plus a couple great recommendation on the 303 & Zaino. Check out the Wash & Wax forum for more detailing info on the S2K... Good stuff in there!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 05:49 PM
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Top is vinyl, perhaps "clothette"
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