OT: Cleaning a rag top, First time doing this... Options

[jim_hoyland]

I'm getting ready to clean a Boxster soft top and would like comments on my plan:
1. The top is in very good, not new though, condition.

2. Going to wash with auto soap and use a nylon brush to loosen the dust

3. Let dry, then spray with scotchguard ( is there another product here I should use ?)

4. Plastic window; fair to good condition. Need suggestions here

Thanks, Jim

[tommy914]

cleaning the top:
I mostly just rinse with the "flat" spray setting on my hose. I use a soft nylon brush occasionally. Don't use a brush with "feathered ends" those will shed on the roof. I dry using a synthetic chamois. I have purchased Raggtop brand cleaner and treatment, but have never applied.
I use a lint removal roller, essential sticky tape on a roll, to clean up towel lint or cat hair.

plastic window:
rinse and wipe clean gently with microfiber towel.
treat with Plexus cleaner and conditioner to clear up the "haze".
I also use the Plexus on the head and tail light plastic lenses.

If you are going to park in the sun a lot, you may want to purchase a cover for just the top. I puchased one on ebay made of Sunbrella material.
here's a current ebay ad from the guy i bought from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-09-POR...sQ5fAccessories

He's using Blockit material now, but I bet you can request whatever you want.

[jim_hoyland]

Thanks for all the tips everyone.

cleaning the top:
I mostly just rinse with the "flat" spray setting on my hose. I use a soft nylon brush occasionally. Don't use a brush with "feathered ends" those will shed on the roof. I dry using a synthetic chamois. I have purchased Raggtop brand cleaner and treatment, but have never applied.
I use a lint removal roller, essential sticky tape on a roll, to clean up towel lint or cat hair.

plastic window:
rinse and wipe clean gently with microfiber towel.
treat with Plexus cleaner and conditioner to clear up the "haze".
I also use the Plexus on the head and tail light plastic lenses.

If you are going to park in the sun a lot, you may want to purchase a cover for just the top. I puchased one on ebay made of Sunbrella material.
here's a current ebay ad from the guy i bought from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-09-POR...sQ5fAccessories

He's using Blockit material now, but I bet you can request whatever you want.