Applying RaggTop

[Mike_Yi]

Originally Posted by ekam

Lots of newspaper and 3M masking tape.

That's what I use. I don't like cleaning up, so I'd rather spend prep time rather than clean up time.

[BoxsterSbob]

Hi, just finished applying the Raggtop. I decided to apply it with the foam brush. Just seemed to make the most sense for my environment.

I have say that the top seemed very thirsty? It really drank the stuff up. Has anyone else had that experience?


thanks to all for your comments.


bob

[schnellman]

As I said in my earlier post, I have applied my top protectant with a foam brush for several years. I like this approach because I can get an even application, none is lost, and I don't have to tape off the car. If the top hasn't been done lately it's likely to be thirsty. I like to apply extra along the seams. It just makes sense to me to do it this way.

[jmatta]

I'll try brushing some on the seams this fall to see how it works...that plus spraying should be good.

My top beads a considerable amount of water and most runs off; however, I must admit the car is not left out of the garage that often.

[turbo23dog]

I've also noticed the top soaking up the Raggtop. Seemed very thirsty for it, so much so that I only get two applications out of a large spray can of the protectant. The top always looks new afterward.

I just keep an eye on how well water beads up on the top to know when its time to reapply.

[Lobo1186]

Iam getting some fuzz where the top folds. obviously it is wear and tear. and i have seen it on other converts out there but... is this unavoidable or is it just a part of the aging process?