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Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Gang, I just signed up for the alldata service which gives access to service information and TSBs, thought I'd share this.

Convertable Top - Cleaning and Care of Fabric

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 00-08-67-002

Date: June, 2000

INFORMATION

Subject:
Cleaning and Care of Fabric Convertible Tops

Models:
2001 and Prior Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette
2001 and Prior Pontiac Firebird

To maintain and protect your fabric convertible top, it should be cleaned often. If when cleaning your convertible top you find it difficult to remove stubborn dirt or stains, a product called Haartz(R) Fabric Roof Cleaner or equivalent, is recommended.

After the convertible top is clean and dry, it is recommended that a protectant such as 303 High Tech Fabric Guard(R) or equivalent, be applied to protect the convertible top from water and oil based stains and mildew formation.

Important : As always, follow the manufacturers cautions and directions when applying.

The products mentioned above may become available from GMSPO in the near future. In the meantime, they can be purchased in (USA) from the Corvette Museum by calling 1-800-538-3883.

Posted by Deanne (Member # 1057) on :

Interesting post...we learned a little bit about this at the SEMA convention and watched a demonstration of RaggTopp products by Wolfsteins. We were very impressed and the products were tested and endorsed by Haartz. You could even clean and protect the plastic window.

We just received our first supply of both their cleaner and protectant. If anyone is interested, here is the link to the products in the store:

Convertible Top Cleaner & Protectant

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :

Thanks for the info! Want to keep my black top looking as good as new!

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

Great maintaince info! Thanks!

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Deanne:
We just received our first supply of both their cleaner and protectant. If anyone is interested, here is the link to the products in the store:
Convertible Top Cleaner & Protectant

Deanne to the rescue! You are so good at taking care of us! Thanks for everything you do.....

Posted by Rickerbucks (Member # 1208) on :

Xsta

Those are some very nice additions to the garage you have there.

Posted by BadAss30th (Member # 1026) on :

Here's a re-post of a post I made a while back :

Happy driving !
BadAss30th
--------------------------------
I recently cleaned mine up again...
You need :
- 3'x 20' plastic painter's tarp
- tape
- 2 x Formula 303 Fabric Guard spray
- Haartz vert top cleaner spray

Here's what I do :

1) Hose off the top.

2) Use the Haartz top cleaner and use your fingertips to massage the top. Rinse. Repeat.

3) Let the top dry in direct sunlight until BONE DRY. Try to keep as much dust and stuff off as possible while drying.

4) Take a brush tip attachment and carefully vacuum the top. Use small "smushes" and don't rake the vacuum across the top of the car (could wear/frizz the fibers). Use a scotch tape ball to get off any stubborn fuzzies.

5) Use the plastic and tape to cover the ENTIRE car except the top. I raise the top and put the plastic under it, same with the trunk and doors. Also make sure to cover the rear window really good.

6) Spray the Formula 303 protectant evenly over the entire top - putting on a good coat should use two cans/spray bottles. One can/bottle just isn't enough IMHO (and I've done this twice since buying the car in '99).

7) Let it dry 24 hrs. before putting the top down or getting the top wet.

It should now bead water like new and the top should have a nice dark color to it like when it was new.

You can find the Haartz cleaner and 303 Fabric Guard here :

303 Fabric Guard :
http://www.properautocare.com/303-fg.html

303 vert top cleaner :
http://www.properautocare.com/303vincontop1.html

A link to Kevin who sells the OE Haartz vert top cleaner as well as Zaino :
http://wtfba.hispeed.com/zaino/orderform.html

Good luck !
BadAss30th

Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

That is quite a process! As a matter of interest, the Ragg Topp Protectant that Afterthoughts Auto now has does not require ANY protection of the paint, glass or chrome while applying it. According to the instructions on the can, you just need to wipe off any extra from windows and paint while the spray is drying on the top.

I just received my shipment of both the Ragg Topp Cleaner and Protectant products from Afterthoughts earlier this week and will be trying them out this weekend. I plan on laying a cloth or plastic sheet over the body area I am spraying as I move around the top, just to reduce the amount of area needing to be wiped off, however.

Posted by Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS (Member # 1509) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DaddySS:
After the convertible top is clean and dry, it is recommended that a protectant such as 303 High Tech Fabric Guard(R) or equivalent, be applied to protect the convertible top from water and oil based stains and mildew formation.
Important : As always, follow the manufacturers cautions and directions when applying.
The products mentioned above may become available from GMSPO in the near future. In the meantime, they can be purchased in (USA) from the Corvette Museum by calling 1-800-538-3883.[/QB]

This is what I used and there seems to be a slight gray look from a angle, is this just the coating from the spray?? When it dries for a couple of days will this disappear? or is it permanent? I did put two coats on also the floormats and inside , useing 1 full can and 1/4 of a 2nd...

Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

Wow!!! Two posts in a row from Evansville, IN!

That's got to be a first. Hey Firehawk-man, are you in the local Arrowhead Crusiers group? Were you displaying at Washington Square Mall last weekend??

[ 21 April 2002: Message edited by: SSteve_35th ]

Posted by Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS (Member # 1509) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SSteve_35th:
Wow!!! Two posts in a row from Evansville, IN! That's got to be a first. Hey Firehawk-man, are you in the local Arrowhead Crusiers group? Were you displaying at Washington Square Mall last weekend??
[ 21 April 2002: Message edited by: SSteve_35th ]

No I had to work...where are you at in Evansville.
Where and when did you place you order for the SS?
The dealer I Order my 35th LE Camaro from messed the order up. They got the car in , but it didn't have what I order on it , Dealer didn't no what they were doing , I guess..
I trusted them. This was my 2nd Camaro from them so I didn't think I had anything to worry about..

[ 21 April 2002: Message edited by: Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS ]

Posted by Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS (Member # 1509) on :

You might be driving mine , that I ordered...

Enjoy !!!

It is a very

Chevy..
Will have to get togather some time.

I have alot of 35 th things from the 35th B - DAY bash and Dinner that was in INDY.. Posters.pen.shirt.ETC. 35 th IN Liscenes Plate Not many made.....went to the NHRA Race there. Got one of my Two $ 1000 doller camaro certificats there.
The other in IL. Ledgens TOUR.

Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :

quote:
where are you at in Evansville.

Well, right now I'm at my office doing computer stuff - installing Windows 98 on a new hard drive for one customer; moving files and users from an old NT 4 server to a new Windows 2000 server for another; ordering hardware; loading stuff up for tomorrow's on-site work; etc.

quote:
Where and when did you place you order for the SS?

I ordered it from Northside Chevy. Previously I had purchased a '95 Impala SS and two '00 Express vans from Kenny Kent Chevy but they had already used their one allocation for an SS LE - probably yours. Northside had one allocated too and I got that one. I ordered it in early September and got it on 12/15 - longest 3 months in history.

Posted by Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS (Member # 1509) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SSteve_35th:

I ordered it from Northside Chevy. Kenny Kent Chevy but they had already used their one allocation for an SS LE - probably yours. Northside had one allocated too and I got that one. I ordered it in early September and got it on 12/15 - longest 3 months in history.

Your right K.K. I went in to explain how to order in MARCH or APRIL and ordered on JUNE 15,2001. Have all my paper work still. Actually I do remember that I was The 1 st on because they Knew nothing about the 35 Th or what it looked like. I had to tell them about it, also on the ordering process from SLP.. Didn't work

[ 21 April 2002: Message edited by: Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS ]

Posted by Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS (Member # 1509) on :

Really a great guy , has a son that is into cars.
There a mechanic at North side that is into preformance and I think he has a vette of camaro? can't remember right now..

Steve Said his owner was getting Two I think one that you have and The other , the dealer which is from out of town . They were going to try and get some $ money lots form selling it. All the owner wanted to do was make alot of money ,. I'm sure someone out there was willing to pay whatever...
I no my cars to much ,and I was not playing that game.

Posted by Pierre's FIREHAWK RAGTOP DAYS (Member # 1509) on :

Top Back to Black .... thank god....

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