Shine the Soft Top

[Dr.Drew]

Anyone have a recommendation for something to bring out the shine in the vinyl tops?

I tried armor all once but it was sh*t and I've got some Trim Shine from Stoner but it doesn't last more than an hour or two.

[Beastinthebushes]

Auto parts stores have a convertible top cleaner, that might do it.

[Dr.Drew]

Yeah, I've tried a few of the cleaners, which work, but no shine :(

I need like bling bling ghetto shine that some guys get.

[RotorNutFD3S]

IIRC, Mike recommends Turtle Wax ICE for the top. I haven't had a chance to try it yet so I cannot comment.

[Bernie]

What was that 404 Aerospace something or other that was all the rage a few years back... lasted forever...

[RotorNutFD3S]

303 Aerospace Protectant? I haven't seen the stuff in a long time, but you can order it online still: https://303products.com/shop303/index.cfm

*edit*

Hmmm...

https://303products.com/shop303/images/products/VinylConvertibleTopKit-th.jpg

[Dr.Drew]

Sweet, two new options to try. The vinyl is a ***** to apply to as nothing wants to spread properly. But I'll check into to both of those.

[Bernie]

404, 303... whatever... :lol:

[matredd]

I used a gel tire shine that worked well except when it would get wet you would get run off. I replaced the top with one of those Ebay tops and it was reeel shiny on its own. This was all on my na.

[autate2003]

finally glad someone posted something about this, I didn't want to get blasted for having a bling bling top! ......ha ha I havent tried anything yet but I'm pretty sure you'll need something thicker to penetrate the vinyl for a base shine thin a wipe of something thin to shine it up. Let us know what you try!

[miatastuff]

In googleing Black Vinyl Top Wax (from my youth detailing Porshe 914 roofs, trim and bumpers) I found this:

Black Vinyl Top Wax? - Wax Forum

[damham]

303 works great can be found at most boat dealers and it works on the interior as well .

[Doppelgänger]

You guys saw me use my "special sauce" at Eric's on Sat and how nice it came out....and it's still looking just like that even after washing the car again :)

[Dr.Drew]

Yeah, I meant to ask, what's the recipe for the "swamp water"

[JesseShoots]

I use Meguires Natural Shine Protectant. I spray a good bit on a clean rag, and go to town on the top. It made mine look like new when I did it. Had at least 5 people ask me if I bought a new top.