01-07-2021, 06:08 AM | #1 |
Drives: Camaro 2020 2SS VERT Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Ontario
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Is it neccesary to put a sealant on the VERT top
I was wondering what your thoughts were on putting a fabric sealant on your VERT top?
I put the Chemicals Guys sealant on already. It was expensive stuff and made the top look a little darker. However, I dont think it made the top any more water repellent. |
01-07-2021, 08:01 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2020 2SS Vert...2019 F-250 Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: New Jersey
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Im shopping those products now. I think its a great way to prolong the roof. But some of the reviews on the products are poor.
Dont want to buy snake oil. |
01-07-2021, 09:47 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: California
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I did - but I don't put it on all the time. In fact, I did it only once about 2 years ago.
I should probably give it another application. I used the Raggtop brand. Cleaner and then sealer - two step process. There are some good recommendations here: https://sandiego-autodetail.com/best...e-top-cleaner/ |
01-07-2021, 10:07 AM | #4 |
Hillbilly Highness
Drives: 2001 S10, 2022 LT1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: GA, USA
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I also use Raggtop products. They do seem to work well and keep the top clean and repelling water.
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01-07-2021, 10:56 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Marshfield, WI
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My detailer uses a product from Gtechniq. It beads up really well to protect top.
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01-07-2021, 11:44 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Earth
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Nope, mild soap and water is all that hits it.
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01-08-2021, 07:55 AM | #7 |
Hot Camaro
Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020
Location: CT
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I use two very specific things to protect my top... A garage and the storage area in the car. If I'm driving it, the top is down.
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01-08-2021, 08:29 AM | #8 |
01-08-2021, 09:23 AM | #9 |
Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: California
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you know - that is a good point and probably the reason I only treated mine once so far. Water still beads up on it even several years after treatment - but like you mine is always garaged, and even covered part of the year - and when I drive it the top is down 90%+
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01-08-2021, 01:24 PM | #10 |
Drives: Camaro 2020 2SS VERT Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Ontario
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I just want to make the right moves early on prior to finding out i should have been doing something all this time.
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01-08-2021, 02:06 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: CT
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I have sealed mine with the Chemical Guys product but the owners manual only says this:
Convertible Top Care Frequently hand wash convertible tops with mild car wash soap. Never use a stiff brush, steam, bleach, or aggressive cleaners. If necessary, a soft brush can be used to remove dirt. When finished cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric. Avoid automatic car washes with overhead brushes or very high pressure sprays as they can cause damage and leaking. Only lower the top when it is completely dry and avoid leaving the top lowered for extended periods of time to prevent excessive interior weathering. Avoid leaving large amounts of snow on the top for extended periods. |
01-08-2021, 02:14 PM | #12 | |
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Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020
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Quote:
Mild detergents and nothing abrasive ensure that the fabric does not experience premature deterioration. Thorough drying and not putting the top down until it's thoroughly dry ensures no mold/mildew anywhere. The top should be up if it's parked - this ensure that the fabric returns to its extended position and doesn't unnecessarily crease the fabric. As far as the snow part goes, I would be doing everything in my power to not get snow on the roof at all. Even when thoroughly brushed off, there's the possibility of some melt and re-freeze, and that can cause damage as well. If you DO get snow on the roof, find somewhere to park it so that the snow can completely melt off and it can dry out - a garage or someplace in the sun for an extended period will work. If your top is Kalahari, it will likely take longer for sun-assisted melt and dry than it would with the blue or black - and black will be the best for collecting heat and speeding that up. |
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01-08-2021, 03:38 PM | #13 |
It's just a ZL1
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I just put the 303 fabric protection on for the first time and it works great. Water beads up and runs right off. Applied the first coat and let it dry 24hrs and then did a second coat.
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01-08-2021, 05:43 PM | #14 |
Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: PA
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I wound up using the Porsche Cabriolet Top Waterproofer - figure if it was good enough for a Porsche, it would be worth a try.... I did notice water beaded up more and the top seemed easier to clean with a lint brush....
It was $22.... so it's in line with pricing with Chemical Guys |
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