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Old 06-06-2009, 07:30 PM
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Default Clean Interior but what about the ragtop?

Well I cleaned my interior today and I have to share my success!

I have always wiped down everything and then used armor all but it always had a slightly dirty and greasy look/feel. From reading the boards here, I started with simple green (no armorall) and finished the seats with a leather conditioner. WOW did that make a difference! Now the inside of my '04 feels like it is still in the showroom. (Pics below)

Here is a question... On the parchment ragtop there are small black spots/areas that are forming (maybe mold/mildew from the humid Florida weather?) Has anyone found an effective way to rid of them without harming the top? I have tried a few things to no avail. It is not noticeable from a distance but it certainly bothers me. Any pointers would be appreciated.


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Old 06-06-2009, 08:11 PM
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damn that looks clean as hell... good job

i cant help with the top... sorry, mines black and still looks brand new (garaged 99.9% of the time)
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Old 06-07-2009, 12:38 AM
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I use Raggtopp cleaner for my Tan top. Keeps it nice n clean but I also garage my car.
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Old 06-07-2009, 01:32 AM
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Depends on the color. If it's white, plain ol bleach will do it. You could try ammonia as well to kill the mold. As always TEST a non visible area to see if it doesn't harm the top.
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Old 06-07-2009, 01:42 AM
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I used F21 or something protectant, it's by Turtle wax I believe, keeps the top VERY conditioned. Unlike these guys, I don't have a garage, but my car looks like I do garage it, and it's a 2000 with the original top

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-9.../dp/B0009JKGHO
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Old 06-07-2009, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000AZ5.0GT
I used F21 or something protectant, it's by Turtle wax I believe, keeps the top VERY conditioned. Unlike these guys, I don't have a garage, but my car looks like I do garage it, and it's a 2000 with the original top

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-9.../dp/B0009JKGHO
Won’t that make it like a dust magnet???
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Old 06-07-2009, 04:38 PM
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Wish my interior looked that good, mine isn't bad, its just black and I use armorall but I want something that puts more of a shine. What kind of leather conditioner did you use?

****, I just noticed your name, dude I'm a TKE!
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Originally Posted by 2000VertGT
Wish my interior looked that good, mine isn't bad, its just black and I use armorall but I want something that puts more of a shine. What kind of leather conditioner did you use?

****, I just noticed your name, dude I'm a TKE!
OK, you made a liar of me, I still have Armor All leather conditioner for the seats so I am not armor All free in the pics. My dash did not look that great when I started. I wish I would have taken a before picture but I did not think it would be such a dramatic improvement.

Great to see another TKE here, I came through AZ State University in '01. I saw that you are in the Tampa area, I am just a couple hours south of you in Fort Myers. If you ever hear of a SW Florida event let me know!
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You and I have the exact same interior. Looks excellent, great job!
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Old 06-07-2009, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TKEstang
Great to see another TKE here, I came through AZ State University in '01. I saw that you are in the Tampa area, I am just a couple hours south of you in Fort Myers. If you ever hear of a SW Florida event let me know!
Oh, I'm not from here, just stationed here in the AF right now. I'm from West Virginia
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