Cleaning Convertible Tops

**Mr. Chevy** · #1 04-29-2009, 05:05 AM

Anyone have any good techniques or cleaning ideas/formulas for cleaning convertible tops??? I was going to try Vinylex and or Bon Ami cleanser... The top is white....

Thanks Rich........

**MosportGreen66** · #2 04-29-2009, 06:42 AM

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Go to Sam's Club, Costco or BJ's and get the industrial strength and size carton.

**Charley Lillard** · #3 04-29-2009, 06:51 AM

Ditto on Mr Clean Magic Eraser...Most grocery stores have it.

RamAirDave · #4 04-29-2009, 06:57 AM

Haven't tried the Eraser. In years past have used Soft Scrub w/ Bleach and a stiff-bristled brush.

**Charley Lillard** · #5 04-29-2009, 07:36 AM

Eraser made the orig white vinyl top on the RS ZL1 look amazing.

RamAirDave · #6 04-29-2009, 07:51 AM

I'll give the Eraser a try next time I need to clean one

**Charley Lillard** · #7 04-29-2009, 08:21 AM

Eraser also works great on vinyl interior stuff...

jtower1969 · #8 04-29-2009, 02:07 PM

I don't have a Vinyl top..But I have kids, and a Magic Eraser...My wife uses them for everything. Crayon on the wall, scuff marks on the wood floor...they work well.

ohhawk · #9 04-29-2009, 06:20 PM

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270051

**Mr. Chevy** · #10 05-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Thanks for all the help guys... I found an interesting "coctail mix" of stuff that actually worked very well... The top was quite dirty.. I used Blue Coral heavy duty carpet and upholestry cleaner mixed with Scrubbing Bubbles bath cleaner. After spraying I let them sit for about 2-3 minutes (NOT IN THE SUN). I then scrubbed both of these in the top with a brush, then used a soaking wet sponge to wipe off the soap and dirt. Then I used the Magic Eraser industrial strength and wiped over the area that I scrubbed and it came out like brand new.. After everything was clean I soaked and wiped the top down with Vinylex. I also found that 3M makes a rubber and vinyl cleaner that I found at a West Marine Boating Store and is primarily used for boats that actually works well also in place of the Vinylex...

I have to say though, the Magic Eraser was the ticket but it did not work that well until after I scrubbed the top first with the Blue Coral and Scrubbing Bubbles.... I think the top was just that dirty..

Thanks again........Rich

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