Premium soft top care

[jimim]

As title says it’s a premium twill soft top for my 2020.

I never owned a soft top.

what is my best product for protecting it?

I see chemical guys have one. Best top has one.

also for my weekly washes I assume I can use my typical suds I use on my paint. I use just suds. No other waxes or chemicals in it.

I’m just trying to get a game plan together so I don’t ruin it.

I use Wolfgang products for all my care but never noticed a soft top cleaner or protectant from them.

thanks all!
Jim

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[631_Islander]

I got the dual top option when I ordered my JLUR. A lot of us use this for soft top cleaning. 32 oz should be enough for one setting. Recommend applying once every two or three months: 303 Fabric Guard - For Outdoor Fabrics - Restores Water Repellency To Factory New Levels - Repels Moisture - Prevents Stains - Safe For All Fabrics, 32 fl. oz. (30606CSR). REMOVE YOUR VINYL SOFTOP WINDOWS BEFORE APPLYING THIS.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMYYQ36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PMMWJYVC0TCYB86S63J9?psc=1

For Vinyl Windows only use this: 303 (30207CSR) Multi Surface Cleaner Spray, All Purpose Cleaner for Home, Patio, Car Care and Outdoor, 32 fl. Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAMYDFC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GA7B50NNHDQ9R5Y2887F

 

[jimim]

Oh nice I didn’t realize 303 had fabric protectant. No residue left behind right? Thanks! Jim

 

[four low]

I vacuumed my fabric convertible tops, a soft wall brush worked great to pull out dust and grime. Washing can grind dirt in, so be gentle

 

[jimim]

I vacuumed my fabric convertible tops, a soft wall brush worked great to pull out dust and grime. Washing can grind dirt in, so be gentle

Really? I figured a strong stream of water should be able to pull anything out of the fabric.

 

[YippieKiYayMrFalcon]

This is what I use to protect it. I figure if Bestop makes it for their tops, It should do the trick.

https://www.quadratec.com/products/...nHGW2LQnh-gpJkAplyGEE8Eu-hbrO4VcaAtJKEALw_wcB

 

[Care208]

Convertible Top Video

I have the sky one touch and a 2013 VW ragtop, both need some love, I like the chemical guys stuff... am planning on getting it done this weekend will let you know how it goes!

 

[jimim]

https://www.autogeek.net/raggtopp-premium-fabric-kit.html

I ended up with this company. A local detail shop I used to use was doing a top yesterday. This is what he has used for a while now. I liked the process and the spray on for the protectant. He has been pleased and I have known him for years. I used to take my trucks to him before I got into doing them myself.

I also bought the window protectant.

 

[SSinGA]

Oh nice I didn’t realize 303 had fabric protectant. No residue left behind right? Thanks! Jim

303 makes a really good cleaner for fabric tops too. You can get it individually or as part of the kit.

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-fabric-convertible-top-care-kit/

For anyone with a vinyl tophttps://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-vinyl-convertible-top-care-kit/

 

[Crawldad]

on my previous wranglers... soft tops last much longer if you do not use soap on them. the high detergent stuff that car washes use will remove all the chemical treatments that protect your top from UV.

just my opinion, but it's best to use only water on the soft tops.
water and a soft brush is all you need for the top.

on the plastic windows, water no brush no rubbing at all. only hose them and very very lightly swab with a soft sponge or cloth. again, no rubbing. mild soap is ok on the windows, but rubbing the grit is bad news.

 

[beachbumm78]

For cleaning and protecting 303 or bestop. Here’s what I used for windows. It was recommended by several guys on here.

Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polish (13-Ounce) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00092CKN...abc_YVZAS447GZ9Y06HSP7S8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[jimim]

on my previous wranglers... soft tops last much longer if you do not use soap on them. the high detergent stuff that car washes use will remove all the chemical treatments that protect your top from UV.

just my opinion, but it's best to use only water on the soft tops.
water and a soft brush is all you need for the top.

on the plastic windows, water no brush no rubbing at all. only hose them and very very lightly swab with a soft sponge or cloth. again, no rubbing. mild soap is ok on the windows, but rubbing the grit is bad news.

I never ever use car wash anything only water to power wash off salt in winter or heavy mud. They soap they use takes off waxes and sealers.

that’s good to know about no soap on the tops. Makes sense. Like I said before rarely on any truck I have owned my room never needs subs unless a bird craps on it

 

[631_Islander]

Oh nice I didn’t realize 303 had fabric protectant. No residue left behind right? Thanks! Jim

Not that I am aware of.

 

[CaliJLU]

Has anyone tried using Ceramic Pro 9h on the plastic windows? They also have a product for textiles... I ordered JLUR with Premium soft top and might give it a try

https://ceramic-pro.com/en/shop/product-line/product/textile/#1

 

[flyer92]

on my previous wranglers... soft tops last much longer if you do not use soap on them. the high detergent stuff that car washes use will remove all the chemical treatments that protect your top from UV.

just my opinion, but it's best to use only water on the soft tops.
water and a soft brush is all you need for the top.

on the plastic windows, water no brush no rubbing at all. only hose them and very very lightly swab with a soft sponge or cloth. again, no rubbing. mild soap is ok on the windows, but rubbing the grit is bad news.

Agree 100% on both of these recommendations. No sense dropping lots of $$$ on cleaners that actually leach the chemical treatments that are already impregnated in the fabric. However, you will eventually need something to clean the windows when they start getting hazy, and to buff out the micro-scratches that are inevitable, no matter how careful you are. I've used Meguiar's for a long time, but it seems like the formula has changed somewhat in recent years and requires some elbow grease to apply. Lots of folks in this forum recommended Plexus, which seems to be extremely effective and easy to use on all plastics. My JL is only a few weeks old, so not going to apply it until I absolutely have to (less is always better), but definitely look forward to seeing the difference.

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