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how do you clean the soft top?

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Old 05-31-2005, 08:36 PM
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Default how do you clean the soft top?

Are you suppose to just spray and scrub with a towel or what?

any help would be great or a link to this discussion because i'm sure this has been covered before
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I wash mine the same way I wash the car. I spray it with the hose, and then use a pail of car wash liquid and water, and a wash cloth. The important thing is to put 303 Protectant on it once in a while.
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check it:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-cabrio.html

And our tops are vinyl, not fabric.
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Just wash it like Kyras said then use the rag topp, its what i use and works well.

After you wash the car put the cleaner on first then the protectant. Becarful

around the windows with the protectant it will make your windows greasy.

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A lot of folks have also recommended spraying the protectant into a clean rag and wiping it onto the car to avoid the greasy overspray problems Filthy Beast mentioned. As long as you get it nice and soaked (the rag) and wipe it on evenly into all the crevices, it's not a problem.
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Thanks for all your guys' input. I can't believe how much i have spent on car care stuff after buying this car. haha! unbelievable...
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Originally Posted by ek5686,Jun 2 2005, 03:43 AM
Thanks for all your guys' input. I can't believe how much i have spent on car care stuff after buying this car. haha! unbelievable...
You are only beginning, my friend!!!
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LOOTER,

i love that red interior...it is awesome!!!! i guess i can't complain though, i bought my car used and the car was spotless and it runs like new. i just purchased it last saturday for 24k with 8k miles on it.
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Originally Posted by Kyras,May 31 2005, 08:57 PM
I wash mine the same way I wash the car. I spray it with the hose, and then use a pail of car wash liquid and water, and a wash cloth. The important thing is to put 303 Protectant on it once in a while.
What is 303???
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303 is a line of products, but mostly people are referring to the Protectant, a vinyl treatment with UV protection. You should apply it to your top about once a month if it's a daily driver to help keep it black and in good shape.

You can buy it at any of the online detailing shops, such as www.autopia-carcare.com
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