Arena993

Since Old Yeller is getting ready for the paint booth I needed to remove the top assembly. I thought it was a good time to do a cleaning as well as apply a protectant. This is a very simple DIY. Here are the products I used.

1. Soft bristle brush
2. Ragg Top Convertible Top Cleaner
3. Ragg Top Fabric Protectant
4. Mirror Glaze #18 Clear Plastic Cleaner/Polish

Pic 1 and 2 - The dirty top
Pic 3 - The products I used
Pic 4 - Ragg Top Cleaner sprayed on and lightly scrubbed in circular motions with the soft bristle brush. Note: Wet the top first.
Pic 5 and 6 - After the top dries I taped off the the rear window, seals and rails. I did this so they would not get hit with protectant.
Pic 7 and 8 - Finished product.

Note: When spraying on the protectant lightly mist an even coat. Let dry completely(I used a heat lamp and waited 20 min.) and repeat. I did 3 coats all together. I also used this same procedure on the boot cover

This was a great time to polish the back plastic on the window as well. With the top off the car I could get the inside of the window with no issues.

I know this is a simple DIY, but for those that have never tried it will enhance the look of the top as well as protect it from pre-mature deterioration.

Mike

jnx

Looks like new, good job as usual Mike.

Jay

Arena993

Thanks Jay. The process of bringing Old Yeller back continues

Mike

e9stibi

Ragtopp is great stuff for fabric! I made the same experience.

There are really good products out there (like 303 aerospace protectant for plastic and vinyl), and this forum talks about it!

Arena993

e9stibi:

I have heard of this. I think Jeff (InTheAir) used that product with great results. When I run out of the Meguiar's I will give it a try. Always like trying new products out.

Mike

sidned

Mike,

You have a sickness! I suggest I ship you my car so you can thoroughly clean it to help you beat this!

99three

Looks amazing. What did you use for the plastic rear window? Mine is starting to get hazy and turn into a certain color.

e9stibi

Mike,

use the rest of your Meguiar for your wife's car and get the 303 aerospace for the 993. My car interior looked like new after I have used it. You will not believe it! You can get it online or at ACE (at least here in Houston)

Arena993

I used this

Meguairs #18 Clear plastic cleaner/polish. Used it for years with great results.

Arena993

Keeps me out of trouble. The wife always knows where I am. IN THE GARAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

Slow Guy

That rear window is much bigger than my window, is it a factory top?

Arena993

Factory top. Is it really bigger or is the picture making it look bigger? Post a pic of your top. I would be interested in seeing the difference.

Mike

95FL993CAB

WHAT? You do not paint your own car? I am sooooo disapointed!
Great job. I think I know what I will be doing this weekend....
Ron

Arena993

Some things are best left to professionals. I can shoot a car and have done it in the past, but unless you do it daily the job is best left to my painter. Now I will prep the car and do all the finish work as well as be in the booth during the painting. I love putting on the suit and respirator makes me feel ......well special.

Mike

InTheAir

I used Aerospace 303 on my vinyl, leather, plastic, rubber, etc. However, I only used RaggTopp Cleaner and Protectant on my convertible top.

I also used the Meguirs #10 and #17 for the rear window--the combination did a great job.

Looks good, Mike.

Correction---I use #10 and #17: http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars1017.html