smanders

Hello everyone,

I was at a meet a while ago and noticed that my vinyl top does not bead like the other new s2ks. It absorbs what seems like a lot of water. It doesn't leak, but I know that can't be good. Right now all I use is Meguiar's Convertible Top Cleaner for spots and it works great. I do not was it with the rest of the car with conventional soap. What product do you recommend for the vinyl top treament after cleaning?

Thanks,
smanders

Dr. T

I've been pleased with Wolfstein's RaggTopp protectant.

Tryzub

[QUOTE]Originally posted by smanders
[B]Hello everyone,

I was at a meet a while ago and noticed that my vinyl top does not bead like the other new s2ks.

s2ksimon

If you can't get the 303 (which I cannot due to being cdn.), I went out to my local Porsche dealer and got their soft top shampoo and conditioner.. Works like a charm !!!

wanabe

is the meguiars for vinyl??
i use vinylex (actually have only washed the top once in the two years that i have had the car because its never up), but many use 303...

http://properautocare.com/besprodforvi1.html

nascar24

303 does a great job for me and lasts a long time. I pour a little into a dish and lay a sponge in it. Drag the sponge from the center of the top toward you. This will apply an even coat. My top looks better now than when I drove the the car off the dealer's lot in April 2000.

smanders

Thanks so much for you responses. I am going out tomorrow and getting some 303. I found a place in town that sells the stuff, REI. This is the stuff right? I will be applying it this weekend. I'll let you know my experience with it. It does come in a spray bottle right? So the sponge is the best way to apply eh? I'll give that a try.

nascar24

You found the right stuff.

vmoul

I've been using Weatherguard's Leather and Vinyl renewer. It was included with my 2000 Accord's weather rust proof/interior protection package it's about 19.95 for 16oz bottle, lasts a long time. The top looks black like when new and water beads up, its also good for the dash and seats.../interior. They also have other products..... glass cleaner, air freshener, paint protectant (Synthetic wax) etc...Their products work pretty good.

They have a 800 number to order. I have the # but it's outside in the trunk (I keep my cleaning supplies there).
PM me if you want the #

nascar24

The sponge really works for me. Just a regular kitchen sponge. I put a good coat on. This will return the vinyl back to deep black and will cause water to bead up. I let the S sit sit in the sun after applying it so it soaks in and dries. Good luck!