The Ford Barn

dcline3037 · 05-28-2010, 12:15 PM

What kind of cleaner/conditioner do most folks use on their convertible tops to keep them pliable and not drying out? I have a '28 Roadster that I would like to keep the top from drying out.

Bruce Adams · 05-28-2010, 01:32 PM

Get a canvas cleaner at West Marine Supply or a similar place.
It works really well on canvas.
Not sure how popular they are in Minot. ;-)

Michael in Sedona · 05-28-2010, 01:53 PM

I use Turtle Wax F-21 Protectant. Kind of like Armor-All, but doesn't seem to be as greasy. Once it has a good look to it, then I use a California car duster to keep the top and the body dust free.

Tacoma Bob · 05-28-2010, 02:11 PM

I use Griot's vinyl top dressing on my Tudor top. Leaves a very natural clean (not greasy) black look. Of course vinyl only!!! Read the lables

glenn in camino · 05-28-2010, 07:52 PM

Any tire dressing will do.

Bruce Adams · 05-28-2010, 08:51 PM

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PLEASE take notice to NOT use vinyl dressings or "Wax Based Protectants" as recommended by some on your soft canvas top.

05-28-2010, 12:15 PM	#1
dcline3037 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 74	Open Car top conditioner? What kind of cleaner/conditioner do most folks use on their convertible tops to keep them pliable and not drying out? I have a '28 Roadster that I would like to keep the top from drying out.

05-28-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Open Car top conditioner? Get a canvas cleaner at West Marine Supply or a similar place. It works really well on canvas. Not sure how popular they are in Minot. ;-)

05-28-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
Michael in Sedona Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sedona, Arizona Posts: 178	Re: Open Car top conditioner? I use Turtle Wax F-21 Protectant. Kind of like Armor-All, but doesn't seem to be as greasy. Once it has a good look to it, then I use a California car duster to keep the top and the body dust free.

05-28-2010, 02:11 PM	#4
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: Open Car top conditioner? I use Griot's vinyl top dressing on my Tudor top. Leaves a very natural clean (not greasy) black look. Of course vinyl only!!! Read the lables

05-28-2010, 07:52 PM	#5
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Open Car top conditioner? Any tire dressing will do.

05-28-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Open Car top conditioner? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) PLEASE take notice to NOT use vinyl dressings or "Wax Based Protectants" as recommended by some on your soft canvas top.