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  1. 01-16-2008, 08:35 AM #1
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    Default Cleaning tree sap and bird poop off my top?

    Pretty basic question here, but what should I use to clean my canvas soft top? I got some stuff from Titus but it looks like it's just a protectant, not a cleaner. Any recommendations before I go out there and eff it up?



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    +1 to that.

    Insurance payoff for my slashed top qualifies me for a robbin's canvas upgrade and I have no idea what to do to those~

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    OK hang on... I found the bottle of stuff Titus gave me. It's a protectant and a cleaner. Doh. I'm going to go try some today if it warms up a little.

    BTW, it's called Blue Magic Convertible Top Cleaner. Boy do I feel like a dumbass... hey kids, look before you post!


    Of course, I think an expert opinion would still be welcome here...
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    You could always do a search.

    http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthrea...hlight=cleaner

    I switched to the RagTopp stuff it lasts longer and makes the top look better IMHO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing View Post
    You could always do a search.
    Why would I do that when I have you guys???

    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing View Post
    I switched to the RagTopp stuff it lasts longer and makes the top look better IMHO.
    Thanks for the info (and the thread)...
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    303 Aerospace cleaner

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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    303 Aerospace cleaner
    +1 as a protectant. Never used it as a cleaner.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    +1 as a protectant. Never used it as a cleaner.
    I think we got the kit that had both in it for 30 bucks. It's kept the S2000 top looking nice for 8 years and running. Unfortunately my Miata top was already past it's prime when I bought the car.

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    I just wash my cloth top with car wash soap.
    ...and across the line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trickyrix View Post
    Thanks for the info (and the thread)...
    +1 to that, I'm about to order a nice new canvas top complete with weather stripping and all!

    so much for that last paycheck!
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    Well, I used BR's cheap and easy method, rubbed on the stubborn spots a little, and got everything spotless. Then I conditioned it with the stuff I got from Titus (since I had it on hand). It looks damn good!






    ...but I'm going to put it down and throw the hard top on before I leave for New Mexico on Friday.
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