303 top cleaner
#1
303 top cleaner
Hey guys, I've applied the 303 top cleaner twice now. I wash the car and top, apply the cleaner to a mf towel and wipe it onto the top. I let it dry for a while and then buff the top w/ a clean towel. How can you tell you have enough on it? I'm not getting any beading on my top when it rains. Thanks for the help.
#2
if you put it on fairly heavy, let it sit for awhile and then buff it twice, its protecting your top just fine...
never noticed mine beading either- canvas tops bead... ours are vinyl
never noticed mine beading either- canvas tops bead... ours are vinyl
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I've noticed comments on the forum referring to using the 303 cleaner, and the RaggTopp protectant. I see that RaggTopp also makes a cleaner. Is 303 considered better, or are they of comparable quality, with the 303 just costing less? Lastly, is the 303 good for interior vinyl (dash) as well?
Thanks,
Phil
Thanks,
Phil
#4
phil-
they both make different products...
when you see 303 or raggtopp in this forum, it is usally the protectants-
regular car shampoo and a brush is a good combo for cleaning-
and yes, the 303 protectant is good on vinyl and also rubber (such as tires)
the 3 fav vinyl products here seem to be 303, raggtopp, and vinylex
they both make different products...
when you see 303 or raggtopp in this forum, it is usally the protectants-
regular car shampoo and a brush is a good combo for cleaning-
and yes, the 303 protectant is good on vinyl and also rubber (such as tires)
the 3 fav vinyl products here seem to be 303, raggtopp, and vinylex
#6
I noticed you mentioned the cleaner, and water not beading on your top. It's the protectant that will cause water to bead, not the cleaner. The cleaner does just that, cleans.
I also noticed you use a MF towel to apply your product. I would assume that more product will be absorbed by your towel than your top and thus, wasted. I use a simple cotton hand rag to apply mine. I could be wrong.
I just used Raggtop (and Zaino) on my interior. Since I switched to 303 for the top I have leftovers. Unfortunately it's been rainy the whole week so I haven't had a chance to see it in the sun. I expect there will be a noticeable difference, considering the interior hadn't been properly detailed since I bought the car almost 2 years ago.
I also noticed you use a MF towel to apply your product. I would assume that more product will be absorbed by your towel than your top and thus, wasted. I use a simple cotton hand rag to apply mine. I could be wrong.
I just used Raggtop (and Zaino) on my interior. Since I switched to 303 for the top I have leftovers. Unfortunately it's been rainy the whole week so I haven't had a chance to see it in the sun. I expect there will be a noticeable difference, considering the interior hadn't been properly detailed since I bought the car almost 2 years ago.
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Originally Posted by Superpheap,Apr 16 2007, 07:25 AM
My mistake, I meant to say protectant. I shouldn't use an mf towel to apply the 303?
cotton is fine, but it can lint the top...
mfs dont
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Apr 16 2007, 10:32 AM
i like mfs for applying -
cotton is fine, but it can lint the top...
mfs dont
cotton is fine, but it can lint the top...
mfs dont
#10
Go with the foam applicator, spray it a few times and start to apply. Just keep the foam applicator and re-use only for applying the 303. I usually apply it once... let it dry for about 10-20 minutes, then I go back and add a second layer. If you miss a spot, you will def notice it the next day, so that's why I always put on a second layer just in case.