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  1. 07-12-2007, 08:46 PM #1
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    Default Dirty Top

    So what do you guys use to clean your convertible tops? Got some black spots on the '02 (tan top) that I just seem to get clean, plus the top doesn't shine like it did back in the day.

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  2. 07-12-2007, 08:57 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing View Post
    So what do you guys use to clean your convertible tops? Got some black spots on the '02 (tan top) that I just seem to get clean, plus the top doesn't shine like it did back in the day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    Try a search... Oh wait... we're not that board... Hang on... let me find it.
    Well bugga... I can't find the bottle, but it came from wagner's sister's joint... I'm sure altiain will pipe up shortly. He'll probably offer his bottle for sale since he still hasn't found the release levers to drop the top on the '8.
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  5. 07-12-2007, 09:36 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by channelmaniac View Post
    Have you tried Simple Green?
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    I've heard Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean works well. A friend with a tan '99 top used with good results. But I've heard that it may slightly lighten the overall color of your top. You might want to try it in a small hidden area first. YMMV,as I'm giving advice finishing off a bottle of champagne and eating Cheetos...
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  7. 07-12-2007, 11:07 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maynerd View Post
    finishing off a bottle of champagne and eating Cheetos...
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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    Well bugga... I can't find the bottle, but it came from wagner's sister's joint... I'm sure altiain will pipe up shortly. He'll probably offer his bottle for sale since he still hasn't found the release levers to drop the top on the '8.


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    Thanks kids I'll try the Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean and see if it makes any difference.

    Altiain ya got any of Jon's stuff lying around that I could acquire from you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing View Post
    Thanks kids I'll try the Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean and see if it makes any difference.
    I don't think I'd use one of those on a soft top. I think they contain bleach.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    I don't think I'd use one of those on a soft top. I think they contain bleach.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    I don't think I'd use one of those on a soft top. I think they contain bleach.
    Are ya sure??

    http://www.mrclean.com/sites/en_US/m...s/eraser.shtml
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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing View Post
    Altiain ya got any of Jon's stuff lying around that I could acquire from you?
    Sorry. I think I tossed it all when I cleaned the garage this spring.

    Try Jon: leadfootjon "AT" yahoo "you know the rest"
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    Magic Eraser is considered non-toxic. As with any sponge-like product, when swallowed this product may block the gastrointestinal tract.
    Don't eat your Magic Eraser until you try it on the top of the yellow car and report back here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing View Post
    Are ya sure??

    http://www.mrclean.com/sites/en_US/m...s/eraser.shtml
    Like onething said, NMT!

    Anything that will take stains off of formica that Formula 409 won't would not go on my top.
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    I have some RagTopp but you gotta meet me halfway....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher View Post
    I have some RagTopp but you gotta meet me halfway....
    Thanks for the offer Tim but I wanted instant gratification so I stopped at Vatozone and bought some Bluemagic Convertible top Cleaner, it worked "Meh" but the top does look slightly better...
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    Well I bought some of this stuff and used it on the '99, very pleased with the results!

    Going to try it on the Tan Top this Weekend on the '02!
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