Hey guys, this is my first convertible and I have no idea how I should go about in cleaning the soft top. Is there a special soap I need to use and a brush? or sponge? any help would be very helpful... and also how would I go about cleaning the bottom of the soft top??

 

most times you can simply use your wash mitt when washing your car . but if your top is really dirty you can use a soft brush - don't forget to finish with 303 for sunscreen protection on your top

btw our tops are made out of vinyl

 

303 vinyl soft top cleaner and protectant and a nice soft brush....you wont be disappointed!

 

blue03s2k-
if your top is either dirty or has wear spots, a brush is a good idea... if not, then (as bass said) your wash mitt and car shampoo will do the trick.
i use car shampoo for our tops, but you can use a top cleaner (several out there) for vinyl tops.
and as mentioned above, after the top is dry be sure to apply either 303 or vinylex (spray it onto a rag away from the car and rub it into the top- i let it sit while i do the rest of the car; then buff it off- i buff it twice with two separate rags to make sure that i get all excess product off).

 

blue03s2k,
Another great product out there is Raggtop. I used 303 for a while and it is a good product, but personally I perfer Raggtop. It contains no silicone which is very harmful to the paint and it won't run like 303 is known to do. It also restores the look of a brandnew top. They sell both the Cleaner & Protectant.

Cleaner
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wps-2148.html
Protectant
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wps-1141.html

-j

 

thanks guys =) now i can clean my top without worry. i had no idea about the protectant... =)

jstar - where in nova are you?? have you gone to any of the random meets around this area?

 

Gotta keep that top protected & looking good!

I live in Sterling. Work out in Chantilly. Spend a lot of time in South Riding & Vienna.

 

Awesome. I live in Reston. I just got my S2000 about 6 weeks ago and washed it and waxed it for the first time yesterday. Are either of you planning on going to the Evolution meet in Chantilly in July?

- Jeremy (jnn4v)

 

Congrats on the new ride jnn4v! I really want to go to the Evo meet on the 10th, but I am in a wedding that day so I don't think I will make it.
Have you tried Zaino yet? If you haven't you should give it a shot. I feel like the new unofficial spokesperson for them!
-jeremy

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jstar
Congrats on the new ride jnn4v! I really want to go to the Evo meet on the 10th, but I am in a wedding that day so I don't think I will make it.