Best soft top cleaner/protectant

Post by **sp3ctre** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:00 pm

I have used the raggtopp stuff before and it's worked reasonably... problem being I don't have a garage so the protectant blows away if there is a slight breeze.

Last time I did it I used the BMW stuff, but also used the raggtopp spray too (don't ask why?!) and it worked really well... problem is, I don't know which caused the beading most, the BMW stuff, or raggtopp.

Besides that, I am more interested in the cleaning aspect... I have also considered the Autoglym kit as well, but never seen it in action. Have also hears good reviews of 303 products.

What do you guys use?

Post by **Wondermike** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:04 pm

Only used the BMW stuff, which work really well. The BMW stuff should be mixed with water and applied with a sponge, is that how you did it, or were you spraying it on?

20ducks · Post by **20ducks** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:47 pm

Both the BMW and Raggtopp are good products. I prefer the BMW for no reason other than I can pop down to my dealer and pick it up whenever I get the notion to clean and prep my top.

Zedrider · Post by **Zedrider** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:54 pm

Anybody use the Auto Glyn stuff? I got some the other day but have not used it yet.

Any opinions?

em2b96p · Post by **em2b96p** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:36 am

i just used the 303 product. havent tested it since i dont drive the z in the rain. also i have never used raggtop or the bmw product so i cannot compare them.

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:50 am

I used renovo cleaner and proofer from http://www.renovointernational.com/ a few months ago and the water is still beading on the soft top

zee42 · Post by **zee42** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:32 am

Used the Rag Topp today.....cleaner works very well also has uv protection. agree you need windless day to apply unless you have a garage......but it's good stuff

WLH · Post by **WLH** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:18 am

I have only ever used RAGGTOPP and it does an excellent job...

fire-n-ice · Post by **fire-n-ice** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:29 pm

I'm a raggtop user too, it beads beautifully and cleans very gently and rinses quickly. I have a garage and it's hard to apply the sealant simply because the spray is so fine, but that is why you get such great coverage/sealing. I found getting closer to the top then reccommended helped alot, some will always be wasted though. I'm sticking with what works.

Tetchmeister · Post by **Tetchmeister** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:38 pm

Zedrider wrote:Anybody use the Auto Glyn stuff? I got some the other day but have not used it yet.

Any opinions?

I use the Auto Glym kit, and love it. No idea if it is the easiest to apply, or the longest lasting, I just clean the roof twice a year, and apply the protector every 3 months, regardless if it needs it.

Post by **srhutch** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:45 pm

I guess you all mask up the paint work when using raggtopp.

Planning on doing mine for the first time this weekend, and tips would be appreciated.

fire-n-ice · Post by **fire-n-ice** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:38 pm

hi hutch! Nah, I don't tape, I just make sure the car is cool like after a washing, and wipe off the windows with windex. I've never had any problems, it comes off with a little elbow grease so long as you don't wait too long. All in all, very easy

WLH · Post by **WLH** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:13 pm

fire-n-ice wrote:hi hutch! Nah, I don't tape, I just make sure the car is cool like after a washing, and wipe off the windows with windex. I've never had any problems, it comes off with a little elbow grease so long as you don't wait too long. All in all, very easy

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Citation 650 · Post by **Citation 650** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:17 am

srhutch wrote:I guess you all mask up the paint work when using raggtopp.

Planning on doing mine for the first time this weekend, and tips would be appreciated.

Here's a few tips: RaggTopp

Post by **srhutch** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:54 am

Thanks

I did do it a couple of weeks ago in the end took the plunge, did it in the garage to eliminate any wind and wiped as i went and all was fine.

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