Rag Top Info

[jsa3107]

Any thoughts on how to take care of the cloth rag top ?

 

[Mustanger]

Any thoughts on how to take care of the cloth rag top ?

I used to own a '95 Mustang conv hotrod. I would basically keep it clean, and park it in a garage or in the shade ... But if you live in the So Cal area, I recommend attending this event:

http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=814&EventID=58

I personally haven't been to it myself, but I'm sure it is a very informative workshop ...

 

[franklinair]

I had a '67 conv, white top. The best advice I can offer is to keep it clean & dry. When not "going topless", keep the top up so the fabric won't develope wrinkles/creases. For normal cleaning, I just used regular car wash soap on the top when I washed the car. Then just let it air dry. If it gets stained from mildew, I used Comet cleanser & a scrub brush -BUT- you must be very careful not to let that strong cleanser get on the painted surfaces as it has a bleach content. Keep a water hose flowing to provide a constant rinsing. The previously mentioned workshop probably has some good suggestions/methods.
Neil Hoppe

 

[jsa3107]

It is the cloth rag top
It isnt vinyl and ideas about that?

thanks.....

 

[Mustanger]

This is what Google came up with:

http://www.karmann.com/__C1256DF700512B86.nsf/html/en_f83bd79504ea740dc1256d020041a3b2.html

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/how-to-care-for-convertible-top.html

http://automotivedetailing.com/assets/articles_htm/convert_top_care.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_18381_maintain-convertible.html

I've never tried RaggTopp Fabric/Vinyl Cleaner, but I've heard of it being recommended ...

 

[BroadwayBlue]

I've never done anything special to my 96 convertible top. It's also "cloth".

Same soap and water I wash the car with - nothing harsh.

It looks great after 11 years. Never used a special cleaner or anything.

That's in the Northeast (NY) and covered or garaged in Winter.
I don't know if someone in on the West Coast (CA) or Southeast has better advice for that climate