[MikeVT]

Any recommendations on cleaner and sealer for my top? I have used the P stuff in the past but before I ordered I wanted to see if there is anything better.

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[biotechee]

The Porsche stuff is supposed to be one of if not the best.

Do a search here because I asked about what to use last year. There is another highly recommended product but I cannot remember the name.

Also check CarCareOnline- it is a supply site/store located in NJ and they carry most major/popular/good products. They also have pretty good how-to's for many things, including cab top care IIRC. They also offer monthly discounts on some good stuff- one of which is the P21S wheel cleaner in jugs! Good price when it is on sale.

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[flash]

when you HAVE to wash the top, use mild soap and a sponge or soft cloth - a laundry detergent for delicate fabrics is good - dish soap is bad - never use harsh detergents or anything that contains any kind of distillate

if it is REALLY bad, use a soft bristle brush

for regular care, use a lint roller on a dry top - it will pull off most of the stuff on the top without harming it

you can also use a shop vac, but take care not to run too hard over the stitching or on the bows

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[Mark]

I use raggtop and always have on all my convertibles

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[Darryl]

RAGGTOPP products here...they make a kit that includes a liquid/spray cleaner and an aeorosol protectant. I use a very soft brush to agitate the cleaner (it will foam slightly) and then rinse off. You probably only need to do this once a year unless your car sits outside all of the time. The first time I did mine, the rinse water was a murky gray color...it's hard to realize how dirty it actually it probably is. The nice thing about the RAGGTOPP protectant is you can layer it on top of itself...it just has to dry thoroughly prior to repeated applications. It's like a 3M Scotchgard treatment...the top will bead water as well if not better than freshly waxed paint. The directions on the bottle/can are self explainatory.

303 makes a similar kit but I don't have any first hand experience....I find something I like and stick with it. I've done numerous fabric tops on various cars and the owners are always pleased with the results.

+1 on the lint brush too...this works great for dust and fuzz when you're in between cleanings.

- Darryl

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[Gregg]

Raggtop seems to be the 50:1 choice.

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