Soft top maintenance

[chips have salt]

What do you guys do to keep the soft top in good condition? For example, I wax the paint every few months and put a silicon protectant on the plastic trim, but I don’t do anything with the fabric on the soft top besides wash it every few weeks.

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[swflfireguy]

What top do you have?
I use the Chemical Guys convertible top cleaner and protectant, they both work very well.

 

[Maverick909]

What do you guys do to keep the soft top in good condition? For example, I wax the paint every few months and put a silicon protectant on the plastic trim, but I don’t do anything with the fabric on the soft top besides wash it every few weeks.

I use " the Chemical guys" soft top UV protection spray after every wash. I also use 303's soft top/ convertible top wash. works extremely well so far.

 

[jludave]

What do you guys do to keep the soft top in good condition?

303 protectant.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=303+aero...prefix=303+,aps,287&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4

 

[flyer92]

The soft top manufacturer (Bestop) sells their own branded protectant that I've used for almost 20 years with no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/Bestop-11217...bestop+twill+protectant&qid=1692031212&sr=8-4

As a side note, it is not advisable to use silicone-based protectants on plastic or rubber trim because they can make it dry and brittle over time. Water-based protectants such as 303, Gummi Pflege, and others are far more effective, leave no residue, and won't damage the plastic or rubber.

Hope this helps and happy Jeepin'!

 

[Atomic5]

Right now, I use soft water and microfiber for the twill top. I may start using a top cleaner solution. For the windows, I use a separate towel with car wash. Then follow up with Novus Plastic Clean & Shine
Amazon.com: Novus 7020

 

[Atomic5]

Water-based protectants such as 303, Gummi Pflege, and others are far more effective, leave no residue, and won't damage the plastic or rubber.

I agree. I've been using 303 on our camper's window seals for years and it works great.

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