Cleaning soft top convertibile

[1eyebandit]

What would be the best way and product to use to clean my new to me convertible top?

[Opie55]

That looks like it was folded while wet and allowed to dry that way. It looks like it might have some mildew staining. Honestly, I don't use anything but water and sometimes some of the soap from washing the car gets on it. But it stays pretty clean looking just from hosing it off with water. Never ever shoot right at it with a high pressure car wash wand. Hold it a foot or more away. They can easily abrade the cloth surface. Anyway, on that I would first try a pretty strong solution of like Dawn and water and a soft brush. If the stains don't away Google for what to use to remove mildew from canvas - common on tents and tarps.

[FlyinLowSD]

Excellent recommendations from Opie55, our very experienced convertible owner.

I believe that Larry Kosilla, an infamous professional detailer who created AMMO NYC, did a YT once wherein he cleaned an old mildewy convertible top. Try googling that… the education he provides is priceless.

[1eyebandit]

Originally Posted by FlyinLowSD

Excellent recommendations from Opie55, our very experienced convertible owner.

I believe that Larry Kosilla, an infamous professional detailer who created AMMO NYC, did a YT once wherein he cleaned an old mildewy convertible top. Try googling that… the education he provides is priceless.

Thanks my guy, i will look that up. You from San Diego?

[FlyinLowSD]

Originally Posted by 1eyebandit

Thanks my guy, i will look that up. You from San Diego?

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[JBF650]

Originally Posted by 1eyebandit

What would be the best way and product to use to clean my new to me convertible top?

you've been given good advice in relation to care with high-pressure water jets. i used to clean my 330Ci convertible top with a soft bristle brush and some mild car detergent when required. that would always remove any dirt or road grime. Opie is right, that looks like a dirty water marks too me and if so it should clean up fine with car wash detergent and a soft brush to agitate. Wet and soak the roof first and then soap and wash. rinse and let dry completely in the sun. let us know the results

good luck