washing process
10-01-2009, 08:46 PM
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washing process
when i wash the car i wash the soft top 1st then dry the soft top then wash the car but during the process i usally get soap on the top and end up having to wet the top and dry it again.i dont like to let the water sit on the soft top because a friend of mine says it's not good to let the water sit on the soft top true or false?
10-02-2009, 07:20 AM
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its ok to let water sit on the top... its not o.k. to let it air dry, just like its not o.k. to let the water air dry on the paint.
wet top is fine... just rewet if its starting to dry before you finish with the paint. and be sure to wash in shade (this helps it from drying too quickly)
i wash the top, then wash the car and then dry from top down (top first, then top sides then sides then lower parts)
its ok to let water sit on the top... its not o.k. to let it air dry, just like its not o.k. to let the water air dry on the paint.
wet top is fine... just rewet if its starting to dry before you finish with the paint. and be sure to wash in shade (this helps it from drying too quickly)
i wash the top, then wash the car and then dry from top down (top first, then top sides then sides then lower parts)
10-02-2009, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by prancer,Oct 2 2009, 08:11 AM
What is your approach for non-air drying the top?
then
big blue will do it...
often use my leaf blower first- to get most of the water off of the car (or bike)
10-02-2009, 03:15 PM
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i wash my car everyweek and i was woundering it i should use the 303 cleaner and protectant every week or no because its kinda hard to wash the body without getting the top a little wet
10-02-2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Silencer_F22,Oct 2 2009, 03:15 PM
i wash my car everyweek and i was woundering it i should use the 303 cleaner and protectant every week or no because its kinda hard to wash the body without getting the top a little wet
btw, i just use my car shampoo on the top- 303 cleaner is good stuff, and there are other good cleaners too. have used them all and pretty much only use them on problem areas now. otherwise i just use my car shampoo (with a brush).
10-02-2009, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Oct 2 2009, 06:08 PM
if you wash the top, i would protect it...
btw, i just use my car shampoo on the top- 303 cleaner is good stuff, and there are other good cleaners too. have used them all and pretty much only use them on problem areas now. otherwise i just use my car shampoo (with a brush).
btw, i just use my car shampoo on the top- 303 cleaner is good stuff, and there are other good cleaners too. have used them all and pretty much only use them on problem areas now. otherwise i just use my car shampoo (with a brush).
What that guy said.Although, I don't hit the top with Raggtopp at every wash. Maybe every two to three months.
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10-02-2009, 07:00 PM
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another questioned i had is i have called all over for vinylex to clean the dashboard and no one has it i've called pep boys kragens autozone no one has it. can i use my 303 protectant on my dash or no
10-02-2009, 07:18 PM
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i wash and wax the top with 303 cleaner and wax it with Vynalix...something...(too tired to remeber it) every 2 month or so...and the top looks good as a new for a long time....i don't wash it everytime/or wet it
maybe im wrong but i read this from couple of people on here...
maybe im wrong but i read this from couple of people on here...
10-02-2009, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Silencer_F22,Oct 2 2009, 07:00 PM
another questioned i had is i have called all over for vinylex to clean the dashboard and no one has it i've called pep boys kragens autozone no one has it. can i use my 303 protectant on my dash or no
Re Vinylex: go to the auto parts store in person and look for yourself. Often, the clerks there don't know what most of the detailing products are, so they'll go over, look for Vinylex without knowing what it looks like, miss it, and tell you they don't have it.