Cleaning vinyl tops

[Philip C.]

Hi Trying to clean my white top on a C1 has some dirt stains esp along the top bows any TIPS Thanks Phil 8063

[Brian M.]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

Phil, I have used Westley's Bleach White white wall cleaner. Don't let it sit on the top too long and keep the body wet and avoid over spray. Good luck.

[Philip C.]

Thanks Brian *NM*

[Jim V.]

try this

303 Fabric/vinyl Convertablel Top Cleaner...worded better than bleach-white for me.

[Alan Drake]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

Did some cleaning of my original 64 white soft top today. First tried 303 - took some surface dirt off. Second tried Westley - did not take any more off. Third tried hand cleaner, goop, with tooth brush - do not believe it took any more off.
All methods cleaned the stitching, however the dirt still remains in the hole where stitch comes through.

The areas which are against the frame show black lines and these seem non cleanable. The trim has turned yellow and remains so, have put a small amount of bleach in hopes that will return the white, but not yet.

PS, did find remains of "cleaning" tag under the trim - was never sure if that really existed on all tops, but there is was.

[Tracy C.]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

Has anyone ever tried to use vinyl dye ?

[Robert S.]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

I used Ragtop Cleaner brand on my tan vinyl top with excellent results.

[Robert S.]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

Oops...misspelled the name and forgot the link. DUH




Ragg Topp Cleaner

[Alan Drake]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

On Monday I'm off to find some vinyl dye for the trim, good idea.
Don't believe I would try on rest of top however.

[Randy R.]

Re: Cleaning vinyl tops

The convertible covering on my 67 was discolored. I tried the following without success: White wall cleaner, lacquor thinner, navel jelly, toilet bowl cleaner, and various types of commercial top cleaner. I purchased some vinyl dye but changed my mind and will replace the covering.