products for soft-top care

nmulax · 01-21-2007, 11:26 AM

Not really E9x related, but a general detailing question.

My dad picked up a CPO Z4 roadster last week as a fun weekend car.
(I'll post some pics this spring once it's detailed and waxed -- to damn cold out right now)

What products should he use to clean and protect the canvas top? Is Zaino wash fine for cleaning? What sealant/protectant should be applied, and how often?

nmulax · 02-01-2007, 03:27 PM

bump...

Picus? anyone?

picus · 02-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Oh hey

Raggtopp products are pretty highly regarded for soft top cleaning and protecting. It's pretty much all I've ever used, and seems to be what most Autopians use.

http://www.autogeek.net/racotopcakit.html

Remember to let the top dry for at least 24 hours after cleaning before applying the protectant. Using the protectant on a damp top (even if you can't feel the dampness) will just trap moisture.

arcrox · 02-01-2007, 11:20 PM

303 aerospace protectant!!!!!

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nmulax Brigadier General 407 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	products for soft-top care Not really E9x related, but a general detailing question. My dad picked up a CPO Z4 roadster last week as a fun weekend car. (I'll post some pics this spring once it's detailed and waxed -- to damn cold out right now) What products should he use to clean and protect the canvas top? Is Zaino wash fine for cleaning? What sealant/protectant should be applied, and how often? __________________
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picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Oh hey Raggtopp products are pretty highly regarded for soft top cleaning and protecting. It's pretty much all I've ever used, and seems to be what most Autopians use. http://www.autogeek.net/racotopcakit.html Remember to let the top dry for at least 24 hours after cleaning before applying the protectant. Using the protectant on a damp top (even if you can't feel the dampness) will just trap moisture.
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arcrox E90post addict 40 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2024 G20 M340i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	303 aerospace protectant!!!!!
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