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[Solved] What type of soap should I use on a top or hood
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crankjournal Platinum AdvertiserAdvertiser Len Fanelli
Yonkers, NY, USA   USA
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Hello Guys I need to wash my, at least 50 year old, top or hood.
What types of soap do you use?
TIA
Len


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NYGene Eugene Jackey Jr
Schenectady, NY, USA   USA
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I had a 2008 VW Beetle convertible with I believe a Stayfast top. Back then I searched what to use and Ragg Topp was recommended to be used with a soft brush. What I got was RAGGTOPP convertible top care kit Cleaner and Protectant Twin Pack. It says tested and endorsed by Haartz the world's leading manufacturer of convertible topping. Others can recommend what they use.

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crankjournal Platinum AdvertiserAdvertiser Len Fanelli
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Oops, I should have mentioned that is an inexpensive Moss / Robbins or Amco top.
Seems like a dumb question but I am leery of using something that is too harsh.
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LewPalmer Lew Palmer
St. Mary's Point, MN, USA   USA
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1935 MG N-Type Magnette
Resolve - a carpet cleaner - works well. It will even remove grease stains.

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crankjournal Platinum AdvertiserAdvertiser Len Fanelli
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Thanks Lew!


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Mervo Merv Hyde
Peregian Beach, Queensland, Australia   AUS
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I use a local product that was developed by some clever industrial chemists. https://www.bowdensown.com.au/products/exterior/sublime-clean

It is not harsh and produces outstanding results. Safe with canvas tops and does not affect stitching or the plastic in the rear window.


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chrismgtd Christopher Couper
Shingle Springs, CA, USA   USA
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I have used Woolite before with good results.


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crankjournal Platinum AdvertiserAdvertiser Len Fanelli
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Thanks. I looked up Resolve and it was rated #1
Done
Thanks again Lew!


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Mervo Merv Hyde
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Len, I thought that Resolve was grease remover? Renovo I have used and it is also very good on fabric hoods https://www.renovointernational.com/car-care/soft-top-cleaner.php


Merv Hyde
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LewPalmer Lew Palmer
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Resolve IS a grease remover, but is also a general cleaner intended for rugs and furniture. I've used it on my MG tops and tonneaux for 20 years now and the tonneau still looks clean.

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NYTD Gold Member James Neel
Croton on Hudson, NY, USA   USA
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Resolve is best for removing cat spit-up from rugs winking smiley

Household Simple Green should work on hoods.


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Mr Toad Larry Carlson
Michigan City, IN, USA   USA
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Lew's suggestion, as usual, hit the mark.

I am happy to report that my 20 year old Stayfast hood looks brand new after using Resolve.

Step 1. Spray Resolve covering a small area.
Step 2. Wait 5 minutes for it to soak in. As it soaks in it will spread out as well as darken the fabric.
Step 3. Use a clean cloth (I used a new lint-free cloth) to rub the wet area. As you rub the Resolve will instantly foam up and will be an astonishingly bright white color. Rub for 45 to 60 seconds.
Step 4. Use a clean cloth (I used a second lint-free cloth) to remove the white foam. Depending on how much Resolve you sprayed on you may need to rinse out the cloth to continue removing the foam.
Step 5. When the foam is gone, or nearly gone, I used a third, and dry, lint-free cloth to finish the cleaned area.
Step 6. Let dry overnight.

FUN FACT: Not only will the hood look great it will have a nice smell.

Thank you, Lew.

your pal,
Larry
TD 0518

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