Jibb47

Hi, recently while I was driving with the top down, and a bird thought it would be funny to poop on the INSIDE of my convertible top, the part that is exposed if you dont put on the boot cover on. So at first I tried using soap and water and then some spray stuff but now it has left this white spot on my top, its kind of faint but noticeable. Does anyone know how to get this spot out? I tried rubbing hard with a wet towel but I only succeeded in messing up some of the material. Suggestions please? It really bugs me that I can see this big white spot when the top is up. Thanks.

Jibb47

Ok sorry, didnt see the post below mine. However, is the inside different from the outside by any chance?

xviper

I'm pretty sure the inside is the same as the outside - plastic (vinyl). Scrub it with a stiff brush and car wash soap or use a plastic cleaner like 303 cleaner.

Jibb47

When I touch both sides, the inside seems softer and the outside feels more like it has a protective layer. Maybe im just being weird.

xviper

I think they designed it that way to give the inside a bit more "warmth" to the touch. Although the Helm manual calls it convertible top "cloth", it is well known that it is plastic. Try the car wash soap first.

wanabe

"raggtopp cleaner" is the product that i would use for this situation. (made by wolfstein, i think).

jeffbrig

xviper,

Perhaps they do mean that it's a 'cloth', just one that happens to be woven from vinyl fibers. I guess its the same as usage as fiberglass or carbon fiber 'cloth'.

xviper

jeff, you are probably correct. It's just that using the term "cloth" on a part that is sometimes made of the "real thing" on other cars can be confusing, especially when it isn't real "cloth".

jeffbrig

I agree 100%, quite confusing when most of the european convertibles use *real* cloth.

Jibb47

Thanks guy, I just ordered some 303 cleaner and protectant, if they car wash doesnt get it out hopefully the 303 will. If that doesnt work, ill prolly try Raggtopp. The white bird poop stain is bugging the hell out of me, I see it everytime I look up =[.