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I drove though one with my 97 Wranger with soft top. It was fine.
Make sure it's a touchless one.
I would stay away from the auto car washes unless totally necessary.
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I would stay away from the auto car washes unless totally necessary.
For what reason(s)? Modern softcloth washes are engineered to clean modern paints and finishes without damage. Google-search “automatic car wash” and read up on the newest technologies and cleaning agents then find a company in your area that uses them.
 

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For what reason(s)? Modern softcloth washes are engineered to clean modern paints and finishes without damage. Google-search “automatic car wash” and read up on the newest technologies and cleaning agents then find a company in your area that uses them.
As a former car wash owner, I have to tell you. Car washes use recycled water for the wash. Only clean water used straight from the water supply is the rinse water. Personally I would never take one of my vehicles through an automated wash, I don't care how much they tout the technology. It's all a bunch of half truths and hyperbole.
 

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For what reason(s)? Modern softcloth washes are engineered to clean modern paints and finishes without damage. Google-search “automatic car wash” and read up on the newest technologies and cleaning agents then find a company in your area that uses them.
I would worry about using cleaners designed for paint on the vert top. That is the point of the whole thread. The top needs a more gentle approach.
 

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I used the 303 kit. Washed with a horse hair brush, let it dry then sprayed the top with the 303 protectant.

Here is a pic after the first light rain. I'd say it worked well!
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Since you're asking opinions, mine has never seen a car wash of any type. Can't imagine those automated ones are good on seals let alone the cloth top.


For 3 1/2 years mine's been hand washed only, and only by me.
 

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At my wife’s suggestion, I stopped using Meguirs Car Wash for the top and tried her “Woolite Color Renew” in the BLACK container. It is used for colors so that they don’t fade.

I liked the results and will now be using it in the future for the top.

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At my wife’s suggestion, I stopped using Meguirs Car Wash for the top and tried her “Woolite Color Renew” in the BLACK container. It is used for colors so that they don’t fade.

I liked the results and will now be using it in the future for the top.

Thanks

CVCashmere

pics? ;)


I'd hit it with some protectant now!
 
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As requested, Pic provided.

Now time for some water repellent.

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I washed my top with the Woolite for darks today and was very pleased with the result. It rinsed out very easily and very well. Afterwards I masked off the car and applied the 303 fabric guard. We are expecting rain this week so I will see how well it has worked. I can tell you that you don’t want to get the 303 on anything other than your top as it becomes a sticky mess. I got some on the glass and had to use a product similar to goo be gone to remove it followed by some Windex to get rid of the haze that product left.
 

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THE RITE OF SPRING!!

Washing the top with Raggtop....then waterproofing it with their spray!
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We are ready for Spring!!
 

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THE RITE OF SPRING!!

Washing the top with Raggtop....then waterproofing it with their spray!
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We are ready for Spring!!
Yep, that is exactly how I prepare my car for its annual top treatment!

I am on my third Mustang convertible, the very first time I did this drill I did not take the time to mask it properly.
Spent hours scraping off over-spray on the glass, that stuff dries like thin glue!
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THE RITE OF SPRING!!

Washing the top with Raggtop....then waterproofing it with their spray!
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We are ready for Spring!!
Thanx Carl...……...for reminding me of another thing I have to do very soon...:crazy::crackup:
 

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I vacuum mine clean using the soft brush end then seal with 303.
 

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Any of you guys have suggestion for removing tree sap? I have a small pea sized spot thats being stubborn. Been working it with a bristle brush and 303 to this point.
Not sure if this would work on a convertible top, but I was told that if you get a drop of tree sap on your paint, just grab an ice qube from your refrigerator and hold it down on the tree sap for a minute or two. The sap will harden up and you should be able to flick it off with your finger. I've never tried this before. It sounds like your tree sap has been worked into the fabric of your top so I don't know if this will work.
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