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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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I purchased Raggtop cleaner and Protectant for my ST. The cleaner worked great, however, after applying one coat of protectant on my car, it left white residue all over! At first I thought the white is just part of chemical that it'll go away as it dries, then as it dried, the white stayed. I quickly rinced it off fearing it will stain my ST (my car was just washed too btw). When I just checked rightnow, the parts that I missed, the white stayed! The back of my ST looks like it faded. Any suggestions on what I should do? I'm worried.
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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When you say "raggtop cleaner" is that the name of the stuff?The only thing I can think of is maybe it's ment for cloth tops?
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Raggtop is the name of the stuff, I applied the right one.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 04:36 AM
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My 2 cents. . . . To clean, I use the same wash water as I do for the car. then I apply 303 every month. My top still looks new without a lot of work. . . . Oh I almost forgot pick up a couple of black face cloths and use those to apply 303. This will leave the top lint free and if there is lint you won't see it. Wash face cloth by hand and air dry as to not get non black lint on them.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:52 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2Kali408
[B]Raggtop is the name of the stuff,
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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I have seen reports here that "Raggtop Cleaner" is BAD!
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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S2,once you figure out WTF went wrong may I suggest using a sponge(new and not used for anything else)to apply top coditioner.I use regular car soap for washing with great results and conditioner once a month.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by William

Our "ragtop" is not a ragtop at all. Just because it looks like a duck does not mean it is a duck. The protectant you used is almost certainly formulated for canvas cloth tops which most cars use. Our tops are made of woven PVC vinyl which require plastic formulated protectants.
I know our top is not cloth, there was a group buy for this stuff earlier on. Some of the members highly recommended this product.

thanks for the advice guys I'll try that. I e-mailed the company too to see what they would say.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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My next guess would be you applied to much product....not trying to flame ya,just help ya.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by Flyin Wedge
My next guess would be you applied to much product....not trying to flame ya,just help ya.
no offense taken, appreciate the help.
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