convertible care
#2
RE: convertible care
The manufacturer of our covertible tops (Haartz) recommends/endorses RaggTopp Convertible Top Cleaner and RaggTopp Vinyl Protectant (RaggTopp is a Wolfsteins brand: www.wolfsteins.com). I've tried both products and they work exceptionally well. JC Whitney has the best price and availability.
#5
RE: convertible care
I thought our tops weren't vinyl but an impregnated canvas or cloth?
I've been struggling with this one too, I can't seem to find a definitive answer.
Not to hijack but I've noticed a tiny little slit in my top, maybe 1/16th of an inch above the drivers side door, behind the frame. It doesn't leak, and it's hardly noticable, but I'm worried it's going to work itself bigger as the top goes up and down. I can't get to it from behind because of the frame, is there a method for touching up things like this? One of those vinyl repair/patch kits from the hardware store?
I've been struggling with this one too, I can't seem to find a definitive answer.
Not to hijack but I've noticed a tiny little slit in my top, maybe 1/16th of an inch above the drivers side door, behind the frame. It doesn't leak, and it's hardly noticable, but I'm worried it's going to work itself bigger as the top goes up and down. I can't get to it from behind because of the frame, is there a method for touching up things like this? One of those vinyl repair/patch kits from the hardware store?
#7
RE: convertible care
ORIGINAL: stratjakt
I thought our tops weren't vinyl but an impregnated canvas or cloth?
I thought our tops weren't vinyl but an impregnated canvas or cloth?
"Sailcloth" Single Texture Fabric
Original Equipment:
- Ford Mustang
- Chrysler Sebring
- Hummer I
Construction: A two ply composite made of a
pvc* outer layer and a grey
blended polyester/cotton drill
lining fabric.
Benefits: - Superior Tailorability
- Superior Strength & Durability
- Excellent U.V. Resistance
- Superior Weatherability
- Dimensionally Stable
(*PVC = polyvinyl chloride)
So it's not really impregnated per se, it's more of a vinyl and fabric laminate.
#8
RE: convertible care
dsteber, i'm in the upholstery business, just try mild soap and water with a light bristle brush. if that doesn't get the streaks off, there is a product called Malco Leather and Vinyl cleaner, you can get it at most any upholstery shop, it's the best stuff out there, and it works great for under the hood too. also, true, the tops aren't canvas, but vinyl that is grained to look like Haartz Stayfast. sorry