Posted By: mxbeep
recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/19/09 07:49 PM
Looking for suggestions for my vinyl top.
I tried Armor All, but it leaves greasy marks all over the top.
What could i use that will bring a shine and not leave greasy streaks.
thanks
Posted By: racerAL
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/19/09 08:21 PM
when you used the Armor All did you spray directly on to the top then wipe?....it's been a while since i owned a car with a vinyl top, but if memory serves me correctly i always used AA but you need to spray it on to the towel you are using and spread it on like you would when you hand wax a car...circular motion alittle at a time and keep towel saturated with AA....
Posted By: burdar
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/19/09 08:46 PM
There was a thread on this a short time ago. A few people said to use baby oil.
Posted By: 70RR383
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/19/09 08:59 PM
Dont use armol all on a white top.It will turn yellow over time.Dont ask me how I know.I just asked this question a while back,they said 303 protectant has no silicone in it.I really dont put anything on mine.I want to put something to give it a little gloss,but I am afraid to put anything onit after what happened to my last one.303 is good stuff.
Posted By: stumpy
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/19/09 09:26 PM
There are specific dressings for vinyl tops. As said don't use armorall it will discolor your top.
Posted By: racerAL
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/19/09 10:13 PM
well i can't comment on the white top because i have never owned one... but i can tell you for sure that AA will not discolor a black top unless they have changed it's formula in the last 10 years...if properly applied AA will work as well as any other top dressing..
Posted By: boydsdodge
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/20/09 01:09 AM
Avon Skin So Soft.
No kidding, guys swear by it, I have used it on interior panels and it looked great.
Then I thought if I get some with UV protectant....
Posted By: 1MYTGTX
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/20/09 02:40 AM
I have used 303 Aerospace Protectant and more recently Adam's VRT with great results....
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-101-adams-vrt-vinyl-rubber-tire-dressing.aspx
Posted By: ChickMaggot
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 06/20/09 04:38 AM
Armor All will also turn your whitewalls yellow over time.
Posted By: Johnsnow Kornar
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 10:08 AM
Nice suggestion, would you please suggest me some quality towels for cleaning my car after waxing under $20. Thanks
Posted By: wingman
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 02:59 PM
Avon Skin So Soft.
No kidding, guys swear by it, I have used it on interior panels and it looked great.
Then I thought if I get some with UV protectant....
It also keeps the mosquitoes away...
Posted By: PLUM_72
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 03:57 PM
I have used Armor All on my vinyl top for over 20 years. It does not fade nor harm the top. This is a replacement top from Legendary. What I typically do is wipe the top down with a heavy coat of Armor All, then I wash the car with a typical car wash soap. This removes the excess product, but leaves a nice clean, not overly shiny top. The 303 Aerospace protectant seems to be good too but its pricey, so I went back to Armor All.
This works well for me in the Chicago/Midwest summer sun. Those that are in the Southern half of the country where you get more sun, may have different experiences.
Posted By: Big Bad Bee
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 07:27 PM
Thanks for this post! Ordered some 303 for myself!
Posted By: topside
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 08:01 PM
Before there was ArmorAll, we used Lemon Pledge.
I haven't had a VT car in many years, but never had a problem with Pledge or ArmorAll on either older or freshly replaced VTs or interiors. I've heard 303 is good stuff.
Posted By: Neil
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 08:12 PM
My brother used some sort of clear work boot grease on my Dart back when he still owned it. Looked fantastic, but it did run down the front and rear glass if it rained hard. The top was dry from years of sitting outside before he bought it and it eventually split and started to peel off.
Posted By: John_Kunkel
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 10:32 PM
Before there was ArmorAll, we used Lemon Pledge.
Some of us still do, use it on tires too.
ArmorAll appeals to those who like the slick oily look.
Posted By: mopars4ever
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/19/18 11:06 PM
I heard that before also. Is it a cream. I searched ebay and there are too many choices. Can you tell me if it is a lotion ? hand cream?
Posted By: bill440rt
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/20/18 04:29 AM
I use a product called Raggtopp. They have 2 formulas, one for cloth convertible tops and the other for vinyl tops. It won’t run off and is not overly shiny.
I’ve also heard great things about 303.
Haven’t used Armor All on anything in decades.
Posted By: Cudaful
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/20/18 06:14 AM
Holy resurrection batman, 9 year old thread! That being said, 303 here!
Posted By: 1MYTGTX
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/26/18 01:07 AM
Resurrection by a spammer that added a link to the end of my original post "and cleaning by a quality drying towel..."
Then asking for a recommendation of a cleaning towel....
Posted By: rarefish
Re: recommend me a coating for my vinyl top - 04/26/18 01:59 AM
Another vote for 303. I have been using it for about 10 years now. It does not leave that wet tacky look that Armorall does.
...wt*
