Cleaning convertable M3 top?

Danforz · 01-30-2007, 02:41 AM

Hey guys, curious if anyone has experience with this. I have a one client coming up with a convertible top and I'd rather not go out and buy the two raggtop products just for him.

In an effort to save money, has anyone else had success using substitutes to clean convertible tops? Simple green? AIO even?

ase2dais · 01-30-2007, 10:05 AM

here one product

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wps-2148.html

and a writeup to go with it

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-cabrio.html

picus · 01-30-2007, 12:52 PM

APC's are not a great idea on a convertible top; too many suds, too hard to remove. I'd definitely grab some raggtopp, it's a long time standby for vert top cleaning. You do not need the protectant, just the cleaner. In fact, the protectant should not be applied right after the cleaner anyway.

Danforz · 01-30-2007, 01:24 PM

So then I should spot spray with full concentrate Raggtop, let it soak for 5 minutes, then wash with a regular wash shampoo (I use megs GC or NXT)?

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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)	APC's are not a great idea on a convertible top; too many suds, too hard to remove. I'd definitely grab some raggtopp, it's a long time standby for vert top cleaning. You do not need the protectant, just the cleaner. In fact, the protectant should not be applied right after the cleaner anyway.
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Danforz BMW Enthusiast 20 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 328i '07 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	So then I should spot spray with full concentrate Raggtop, let it soak for 5 minutes, then wash with a regular wash shampoo (I use megs GC or NXT)?
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