cleaning soft top

[paul bowers]

what type of products is best for cleaning my 57 (white) top, it is kind od dingy but not to bad for about 12 to 15 yrs. old i just want to brighten it up a bit and get rid of some dirty areas thanks allot
paul

[Wayne P.]

Re: cleaning soft top

White wall cleaner works good, but keep it rinsed off the paint unless you want a custom streaked paint job.

[Rick S.]

Re: cleaning soft top

Over the years I have used Comet and a scrub brush on several white convertible tops with plenty of water. I usually do this in bright sunshine and have had good results.

[Brian M.]

Re: cleaning soft top

Believe it or not I have used Westley's Bleach White tire cleaner. You must keep the body WET while using it.

[James W.]

NM: Simple Green *NM*

[Rob A.]

Re: cleaning soft top

Brian,

I was wondering the same thing. I have a white top on black paint, so I don't want to use anything that might leave streaks on the paint. I've had the car just a couple of months now, and never tried cleaning the top. Let me know if you find something you're happy with...

[Brian M.]

Re: cleaning soft top

Rob, I've cleaned my 66 Impala's white top with Westley's about 4 times over the last 20+ years with no problems. You could also use wet towels on the body if it really scares you, but it makes that top look new.

[Rob A.]

Re: cleaning soft top

Brian,

Does it make the top whiter than it was originally, or just clean it and return it to its' original color? I guess, what I mean is so I have to clean the whole top to avoid seeing the areas I used it on...

[Brian M.]

Re: cleaning soft top

You must clean the whole top. It will make it look like new. FYI I have never "dressed" my top after cleaning.

[Rick S.]

Re: cleaning soft top

I agree with Brian, do not "dress" a white top. If you use Westley's, use it on the entire top or it will look splotchy. Once I have the top looking good, I only use Comet and scrub brush. The most important thing to remember is to keep painted surfaces wet. Good luck/