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From: rls@ihuxf.UUCP (Richard Schieve)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Treatment for Aging Vinyl Top
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Date: Thu, 24-May-84 09:21:37 EDT
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Posted: Thu May 24 09:21:37 1984
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I know that there are a million or so wonder products out there
for the treatment of vinyl tops but here is the method the cheap-
skates at the used car lot, I once worked at, taught me.  First
the top needs to be very clean, if not the dirt just gets sealed
in.  Use a stiff brush to get in the cracks, and a cleaner like
fantastic followed up by a soap and water clean up.  Don't allow
the fantastic to dry anywhere as it can leave permanent stains.
The clean top usually has a very dull look when the cleaned top is
dry.  To bring back the shine use a damp rag to apply a regular
floor wax to the top, pour it right on and spread it around evenly
with the wet rag.  I have found that acrylic waxes, like Future,
seen to work the best and do not yellow.  Just leave it set until
dry and the job should be complete.

This procedure also works very well on tires if you feel like
taking the time to do it.  

				Rick Schieve