{"id":22586,"date":"2017-07-07T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T12:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=22586"},"modified":"2017-10-24T14:59:13","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T18:59:13","slug":"convertible-top-care-raggtopp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/convertible-top-care-raggtopp\/","title":{"rendered":"Convertible Top Care: RaggTopp"},"content":{"rendered":"

While I don’t get a lot of Convertible cars here in Utah, Reflections Detailing usually get them when they are in dire need of some care. \u00a0I recently\u00a0had a buddy call me up and needed some scratch removal done on his Z4 BMW, and general\u00a0“get her shiny and clean” type detail. \u00a0When the car showed up I could see the Fabric rag top needed some love also, and this was confirmed in the wash process too. \u00a0I figured this is the best time of the year to clean and reprotect your fabric convertible car, I decided to make an article out how to do this. \u00a0I love RaggTopp<\/a>, as its the approved cleaner and protectant for a vast majority of the rag top makers in the world.<\/p>\n

First things first, find some shade and wash up the car. \u00a0During the process assess the canvas rag top and see how is cleans up, and secondly check for stains. \u00a0This top was free of any stains but it oozed\u00a0dirt, so I continued to flood and brush the canvas till it rinsed clear and clean. \u00a0I would also take a towel and use it to get into the area between the canvas and the body panel. \u00a0This is a hard area to get to on some tops and it holds a lot of debris run off.<\/p>\n

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Next in the process is to use the dedicated cleaner and spray that on to help release the dirt and prep the surface for the protection. \u00a0Yes, I’ve tried other “degreasers” out there for cleaning tops, but I have found that IF I follow up with the RaggTopp Protectant<\/a>, their pre-cleaner\u00a0likely allows the protection to have greater durability. \u00a0I did an informal test a few years ago with a degreaser and RaggTopp Convertible Top Cleaner<\/a>, then used the protection spray over both areas. \u00a0The area with the degreaser didn’t hold up as long as the other. \u00a0Not knowing the chemistry of the products, I attributed\u00a0the cleaner to leaving a property behind that interfered with the protection product. \u00a0I like the Tuff Shine Brush<\/a> as it’s flexible and yet stiff enough to agitate the surface.<\/p>\n

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I allowed the product to dwell as long as I could (in the shade) before rinsing well with water. \u00a0Once was assured the fabric was rinsed well, I moved the car into the sun to help dry out the fabric. \u00a0You will want is SUPER dry before you spray on the protection. \u00a0After the cleaning steps, I noticed the fabric was darker in color too.<\/p>\n

\"RaggTop<\/p>\n

After a few hours of drying in the sun, I move the car into the shop to cool down. \u00a0I had to pick off some debris that landed on the fabric. \u00a0I would suggest you not pick a day when the pollen is flying! \u00a0Once the fabric was cooled, it was time to mask off any areas of the car you wouldn’t want overspray onto (there is usually limited amounts). \u00a0I also did the rag top before any polishing, so if I did get some overspray it would be easier to remove and not mess up my finish. \u00a0I would suggest you cover the fabric top (after its fully dried again) with plastic during the polishing phase. This is an aerosol\u00a0and has a pretty wide pattern IMO, so I tend to spray it closer to the fabric than the directions call for. \u00a0Overlap your spray pattern and also go side to side, get maximum coverage! I work it into the fabric while wearing gloves as well, to get down into the fibers on the first coat. \u00a0My second coat I work it in again and allow to dry for a period of time. \u00a0Whatever is my final coat I just spray that coat on and allow it to dry. You will notice the fabric darkens some. \u00a0I then gave it one more sun drying session, and make sure it’s dry before you cover it with plastic for the polishing phase of the job. \u00a0Give the protection as many hours as possible before you get it wet again. \u00a0Once the protection is set, I usually only need soap and water to clean it, and most times its just water.<\/p>\n

\"RaggTop<\/p>\n

Easy peasy and now is the time to get this job done!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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