How to Clean Plastic on a Convertible Top
One of the easiest and most common ways to ruin a convertible vehicles soft top involves washing it with the wrong products. Regular glass cleaners can discolor your convertible's plastic windows, and rough cleaning cloths will scratch the plastic and scar it permanently. Using the right supplies will allow you to wash your convertible's soft top without damaging it.
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Things You'll Need
- Convertible top cleaning product
- Soft scratch-free cloth (chamois or flannel, preferably)
Instructions
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Rinse the soft top gently with water to dislodge dirt and debris. Dirt and debris can scratch your plastic windows when you start washing; rinse away as much as possible, as gently as possible.
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Apply soft top cleaner designed for use on plastic windows. Read the directions on the cleaner's label before using it to determine how much of it to apply to the cloth and how long to let it sit.
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Clean the windows thoroughly inside and out, following the product instructions. Rinse the product off the windows, then dry them with a soft cloth.
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- Photo Credit side of convertible image by Christopher Nolan from Fotolia.com
