Hard top clean up

[Stella]

I am going to sell my hardtop, and I wanted to shine it up as well as the bumpers. Any suggestions on what works best?

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[rts4714]

I just use tire shine after washing (I've only done fenders and bumpers but roof is same concept) but there is also VRP by chemical guys and nufinish has something for black trim as well.

 

[cnapierala]

The hard top is painted so any automotive polish or wax will work. I just use a spray ceramic coating like the rest of the paint and mine looks great all the time.

 

[Stella]

I just use tire shine after washing (I've only done fenders and bumpers but roof is same concept) but there is also VRP by chemical guys and nufinish has something for black trim as well.

Thanks for the recommendation

 

[Stella]

The hard top is painted so any automotive polish or wax will work. I just use a spray ceramic coating like the rest of the paint and mine looks great all the time.

Good idea. Thanks

 

[rts4714]

Good idea. Thanks

This is only if you have a painted hard top. if you have the regular black hard top, wax will dry white on it.

 

[cnapierala]

This is only if you have a painted hard top. if you have the regular black hard top, wax will dry white on it.

I don't have the upgraded painted top.

The paint has some texture but it is not porous and should not be a problem (unless your tops are different than mine?). Also, the ceramic spray doesn't leave any white residue.

This stuff works pretty good. It deepens the color of the paint and looks great. Id recommend reapplying every 3 months. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-W...423331361?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

 

[rts4714]

I don't have the upgraded painted top.

The paint has some texture but it is not porous and should not be a problem (unless your tops are different than mine?). Also, the ceramic spray doesn't leave any white residue.

This stuff works pretty good. It deepens the color of the paint and looks great. Id recommend reapplying every 3 months. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-W...423331361?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

ceramic spray is fine. but wax and some polishes will leave a white residue, i've tried nufinish polish and i've also accidentally gotten some various waxes on it. The ceramic probably works well though. I've been using Meguiars tire shine gel on the fenders (I don't have painted fenders like you) and it has incredible viscosity so i haven't attempted to try anything else lol

 

[Stella]

I don't have the upgraded painted top.

The paint has some texture but it is not porous and should not be a problem (unless your tops are different than mine?). Also, the ceramic spray doesn't leave any white residue.

This stuff works pretty good. It deepens the color of the paint and looks great. Id recommend reapplying every 3 months. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-W...423331361?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

I should have clarified I have the regular black top — not painted

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Never use that tire shine crap on anything. Tire shine products will eventually damage the hardtop finish. How often have you seen a Jeep a few years old and the black is all messed up on the hardtop? Tire shine and Armor All products are why. I don’t even use it on tires.

For the hardtop, Turtle Wax Ice (not a wax) will leave a nice matte finish that will bead water.

If you must use a spray product, 303 is great for the fenders, trim and hardtop. You could also use Pledge furniture polish, but it wont last long.

 

[rts4714]

Never use that tire shine crap on anything. Tire shine products will eventually damage the hardtop finish. How often have you seen a Jeep a few years old and the black is all messed up on the hardtop? Tire shine and Armor All products are why. I don’t even use it on tires.

For the hardtop, Turtle Wax Ice (not a wax) will leave a nice matte finish that will bead water.

If you must use a spray product, 303 is great for the fenders, trim and hardtop. You could also use Pledge furniture polish, but it wont last long.

I always thought that was from sun fading it? Haven't ever seen anything on using a tire shine that is safe for plastic known to be causing issues. Not saying you are wrong. Just curious.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

The black on the hardtop is a matte paint finish that is very thin. It is not molded in color plastic. The solvents that make tire shine/Armor All products absorb into rubber and plastic just deteriorate that paint finish.

 

[rts4714]

The black on the hardtop is a matte paint finish that is very thin. It is not molded in color plastic. The solvents that make tire shine/Armor All products absorb into rubber and plastic just deteriorate that paint finish.

ah gotcha, yeah i've only used it a few times on my fenders and bumpers. I haven't really tried anything on the hard top except a soap wash and quick detailer

 

[The Last Cowboy]

303 Aerospace Protectant is much better for your plastic trim, it has no solvents or distillates in it, so it won't turn your flares and bumpers gray over time. Tires should never shine, just saying.

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