67 vinyl covered hardtop

[Larry S.]

I've restored my 67 vinyl covered hardtop with new headliner, weaterstrip, had the stainless polished, etc., but the vinyl covering (original with no tears or other blemishes) has a few shiny spots and a lackluster appearance. The shiny spots I can't explain; they just look shinier than the rest of the covering. I've tried Armor-All, shoe polish, and bumper black to even things out and to try to bring back the luster, all to no avail. What do I use to remove all the stuff I've put on and to give it a nice black, uniform appearance? Thanks.

[Steven C.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

I suggest Citrus Goo Gone, available at grocery stores and drugstores

Steve

[Steven C.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

I suggest Citrus Goo Gone, available at grocery stores and drugstores

Steve

[Bill S.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

i would start with a product called the Pink Stuff sold at rv stores and auto parts stores. on white i use soft scrub (would test on black first) the finish with lemon pledge spray. i have used it for 40 yrs as a dressing. i used to use mop and glow on vinyl tops back in the 70's with great results as well. i not like armor-all it is blotchy and greasy and smells like dog doo and way too shiny to look natural. if you do not believe me on pleadge try it on a small area.

[Bill S.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

i would start with a product called the Pink Stuff sold at rv stores and auto parts stores. on white i use soft scrub (would test on black first) the finish with lemon pledge spray. i have used it for 40 yrs as a dressing. i used to use mop and glow on vinyl tops back in the 70's with great results as well. i not like armor-all it is blotchy and greasy and smells like dog doo and way too shiny to look natural. if you do not believe me on pleadge try it on a small area.

[Joseph T.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

Bill

I had a 67 caprice in high school that had a black vinyl top. I too used mop and glo and that top looked spectacular.

Joe

[Joseph T.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

Bill

I had a 67 caprice in high school that had a black vinyl top. I too used mop and glo and that top looked spectacular.

Joe

[Bill S.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

in my day (i am only 50) we went to our mothers cuboard to detail cars. i used to love jubilie kitchen wax for painted door tops and dashes. lemon joy to wash. lighter fluid for grease ink and prep-sol. in todays world of specialized products most would be appalled but i still detail like this and i think my cars, boat, snow mobiles and tractor look great after i am done and have many converts.

[Bill S.]

Re: 67 vinyl covered hardtop

in my day (i am only 50) we went to our mothers cuboard to detail cars. i used to love jubilie kitchen wax for painted door tops and dashes. lemon joy to wash. lighter fluid for grease ink and prep-sol. in todays world of specialized products most would be appalled but i still detail like this and i think my cars, boat, snow mobiles and tractor look great after i am done and have many converts.

[Joseph T.]

Simonize Wax

I think the most difficult thing to do as a kid..is to remove the simonize wax on your fathers car..after you let it dry in the sun.

[Joseph T.]

Simonize Wax

I think the most difficult thing to do as a kid..is to remove the simonize wax on your fathers car..after you let it dry in the sun.