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Bruce in southern OH · 10-22-2013, 06:20 PM

Need to clean and treat the top on my 34 Cabriolet, I looked in the search and did not find anything under my heading, what product would or do you use to clean, protect canvas/rag top cars?
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russcc · 10-22-2013, 06:41 PM

Auto body and marine supply places have those types of products. I have used Maclco fabric cleaners, and Mary Kate protecterant and waterproofing. 3M also makes that type of product. Malco I believe is on OHIO and typically distributes through Auto body supply houses. Mary Kate & 3M auto body and marine supply houses. How is the Allen Distributor machine working out that you got from Dan ?

russcc · 10-22-2013, 06:43 PM

Bruce, I more source; Bill Hirsch in NJ. See the thread a few below yours on 17" beauty rings for the web site.

FL&WVMIKE · 10-22-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce in southern OH

Need to clean and treat the top on my 34 Cabriolet, I looked in the search and did not find anything under my heading, what product would or do you use to clean, protect canvas/rag top cars?
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BRUCE ........................
Have you seen thoses promotional videos for "NEVERWET" ? Even mud slides off.
I never have seen any, but I've been curious.
MIKE

ford38v8 · 10-22-2013, 10:13 PM

Nothing will protect it from the sun except your garage. ...Actually, my garage would be better.

Bruce in southern OH · 10-23-2013, 06:08 AM

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I understand Ford38v8, I have kept it in garage to much this year, snow on the way, just 3 hours drive time north in Columbus, Ohio today. Top is very dusty, if you pat it up from inside car the dust bounces up, might try a vacuum cleaner first with the wide attachment. Would like to clean but do not what to use detergent, might create a BIG problem (leak,stain). Russcc, looked at product, will investigate.

V12Bill · 10-23-2013, 08:38 AM

I have used Woolite on my tops. If it is good enough for madams dainties, it is good enough for my top.

Don · 10-23-2013, 08:48 AM

Don't worry about it Bruce,just keep the top folded down,mine has only been up for a few times in the last 10 yrs.

TStiles · 10-23-2013, 10:46 AM

Look into the RaggTopp products. They're recommended by every convertible fabric manufacturer, Sunbrella, etc. The RaggTopp products work, plain & simple.

Karl Wescott · 10-23-2013, 03:35 PM

The recommendation my dad always had was to rub in corn starch to absorb any dirt and grime, then thouroghly vaccum the starch out.

10-22-2013, 06:20 PM	#1
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Rag Top Protection Need to clean and treat the top on my 34 Cabriolet, I looked in the search and did not find anything under my heading, what product would or do you use to clean, protect canvas/rag top cars? .

10-22-2013, 06:41 PM	#2
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Rag Top Protection Auto body and marine supply places have those types of products. I have used Maclco fabric cleaners, and Mary Kate protecterant and waterproofing. 3M also makes that type of product. Malco I believe is on OHIO and typically distributes through Auto body supply houses. Mary Kate & 3M auto body and marine supply houses. How is the Allen Distributor machine working out that you got from Dan ?

10-22-2013, 06:43 PM	#3
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Rag Top Protection Bruce, I more source; Bill Hirsch in NJ. See the thread a few below yours on 17" beauty rings for the web site.

10-22-2013, 10:13 PM	#5
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,641	Re: Rag Top Protection Nothing will protect it from the sun except your garage. ...Actually, my garage would be better. __________________ Alan

10-23-2013, 06:08 AM	#6
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: Rag Top Protection Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I understand Ford38v8, I have kept it in garage to much this year, snow on the way, just 3 hours drive time north in Columbus, Ohio today. Top is very dusty, if you pat it up from inside car the dust bounces up, might try a vacuum cleaner first with the wide attachment. Would like to clean but do not what to use detergent, might create a BIG problem (leak,stain). Russcc, looked at product, will investigate.

10-23-2013, 08:38 AM	#7
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Rag Top Protection I have used Woolite on my tops. If it is good enough for madams dainties, it is good enough for my top.

10-23-2013, 08:48 AM	#8
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: Rag Top Protection Don't worry about it Bruce,just keep the top folded down,mine has only been up for a few times in the last 10 yrs. __________________ DON P

10-23-2013, 10:46 AM	#9
TStiles Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, Western WA Posts: 276	Re: Rag Top Protection Look into the RaggTopp products. They're recommended by every convertible fabric manufacturer, Sunbrella, etc. The RaggTopp products work, plain & simple.

10-23-2013, 03:35 PM	#10
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,287	Re: Rag Top Protection The recommendation my dad always had was to rub in corn starch to absorb any dirt and grime, then thouroghly vaccum the starch out.