cleaning an old negleced vinyl top

[imported_poweraid]

I bought a 97 Miata with a beige vinyl top. It was heavily stained with a dark grey grimey dirt. After reading archives from here and Miata.net I decided to use the 303 vinyl convertible cleaner.

I spent several hours with it, cleaning small areas with a tooth brush. Eventually I got a result that I would grade as a 90%. It is much better, when I look at it it looks like a beige top. When I look critically, I can still see ground in grey grime.

I continued to work the stuff, but reached a point where I was getting no results.

should I accept what I have, or does someone have suggestions for other products. I wouldn't mind spending more time for more results.

 

[imported_BretFraz]

Where is Nick T when you need him????



I've heard that Ragg Topp cleaner is very good as is the cleaner sold by Porsche Tequipment and Renovo. You can see them all here:



http://www.properautocare.com/besprodforfa.html



Bear in mind you have a 7 yr old rag top that's been neglected. There are no miracle products so if the top is too far gone the only option is to replace it.

 

[imported_edschwab1]

If you scrub the top this probably ground some dirt and grime into the top and you maybe stuck with 90%. I use Amazing Roll off to clean convertiable tops with success. Amazing roll is available at boating stores and from CMA. Also, do a search as there is couple of recent threads on convertiable tops.



Buy DavidB book, which has chapter on top cleaning.





Good luck with the top.



Eric