How to correctly use RaggTopp to clean and protect a convertible top!

How to correctly use RaggTopp to clean and protect a convertible top!

RaggTopp How-To Video

 

RaggTopp is the recognized leader in best-in-class products for taking care of your car's canvas convertible top.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 

Start by rinsing the top to remove any loose dirt embedded into the weave of the fabric.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 Spray a wet application of the RaggTopp RaggTopp Fabric and Vinyl Cleaner over the top.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Use the RaggTopp/Haartz Convertible Top Brush to gently work the cleaner over the surface.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Rinse thoroughly - be sure all cleaner has been flushed off the top.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Repeat the cleaning step to the other side 

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 Then give the top a final rinse...

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 The least invasive drying method

Use a quality microfiber drying towel like the McKee's 37 Glacier 1100 Drying Towel to blot any excess water out of the fabric via  capillary action.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 

See the section I blotted is now almost completely dry without rubbing a towel over the fabric tearing it up.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Now do you see it?

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Move your car into your garage or shop where it can dry away from airborne dirt and pollution.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 Use fan to speed up the drying process.

 

 

Pro Technique Tip

Always spray from the outside of the top towards the inside of the top.  This allows most of the over spray to land on the top instead of on the glass and adjacent body panels.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Wrong technique

 If you spray from the center of the top outward, you'll waste product as a lot of the overspray  will land on glass and paint.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 

Mike's original and RaggTopp approved application technique

Instead of letting the protectant lie on the top and dry, put on some nitrile gloves and massage the RaggTopp fabric protectant over and into the weave of the fabric.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Use a clean, dry microfiber towel to remove any overspray off of nearby paint or glass.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

Clean and protect once a year

To keep your canvas, cloth convertible top in factory new condition and also to restore a waterproof surface, clean and protect your car's top at least once a year.

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 

Final results

RaggTopp Fabric Protectant will not only provide the best UV protection available as well as waterproof the fabric top, it will also restore a crisp factory new appearance to give your convertible the finishing touch.

 

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

 Ready to cruise in stye!

How to clean and protect a canvas cloth convertible top with RaggTopp Mike Phillips AutoForge.net

 

How to maintain your RaggTopp protected convertible canvas top

Now that you've performed all the step to correctly clean, protect and waterproof your car's convertible top, here's how to take care of the top moving forward.  Maintaining is a whole lot easier than doing all the cleaning and protecting steps and it really comes down to using a premium quality car wash soap.  Here's 3 car wash soaps I use and trust.

Each one of these car wash soaps are pH balanced and formulated to clean any exterior automotive surface.

McKee's 37 Graphene Auto Wash

IGL Coatings Ecoclean Blizzard

3D Pink Car Soap

 

Recommended Car Wash Mitts

For wash your car and the convertible top, I really like and use microfiber chenille wash mitts.  Besides working great, the large caterpillar-like microfiber fingers clean well when washed in a washing machine to keep them contaminant-free.

McKee's 37 Premium Gold Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt

Mothers Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt

 

 Get all your RaggTopp supplies on AutoForge.net

 RAGGTOPP Convertible Top Fabric Cleaner & Protectant Kit

 RaggTopp Fabric Protectant - Can only

RaggTopp Fabric/Vinyl Cleaner - Cleaner only

RaggTopp Premium Convertible Top Brush

ALL RAGGTOPP PRODUCTS

McKee's 37 Glacier 1100 Drying Towel -  20 x 30 Inches

 

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