Soft Top Treatment

[ramo80]

Hi Guys and Gals

Here is my problem. I mistakenly bought Vinyl top cleaner and proofer from Renovo. I started cleaning my top using the cleaner (i assume its just soap). Then I painted my top using the Renovo reviver (the reviver was correct for Canvas tops). Before i was going to apply the proofer i realized that i bought the wrong cleaner and proofer.

Here are my questions

A) How much damage have i done using the Vinyl cleaner? I'm pretty sure its minimal if any.

B) Can i use the a Vinyl Proofer to protect a Canvas top?

Keep in mind that there is a note on the cleaner and proofer that says "do not use on canvas tops" and there is a note on the reviver that says "do not use on vinyl tops".
Ordering stuff from Renovo is a pain since it has to be shipped from england and I'm in Canada. It took over a month for it to arrive.

Thanks for your help

[Lil bastard]

I wouldn't use it. I don't care for renovo that much either. I prefer RaggTopp, but it's a matter of personal preference as I'm sure both are good.

Cheers!

[70Sixter]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

I wouldn't use it. I don't care for renovo that much either. I prefer RaggTopp, but it's a matter of personal preference as I'm sure both are good.

Cheers!

+1. Raggtopp!

[Perfectlap]

take an oxo feathertip brush and Raggtopp cleanser and strip the canvas clean.
Repeat. Then rinse the the heck out of it with a high pressure. Blot it dry with chamois sponge. Let it dry in the sun a while and then use the Raggtopp protectant which has a nice side benefit of making the canvas darker.

[rick3000]

I prefer the Renovo UltraProofer, it paints on thick, and there is no need to worry about getting it on the paint. Raggtop is just as good, it's just preference for painting it on or spraying it.
I doubt you have done any real damage, but I wouldn't use it. Get the correct stuff from Renovo or go with Raggtop or 303. It's all preference because most of the canvas cleaners/waterproofers work just as well as others.

[Quickurt]

I was very happy with 303, but it is the only one I have used.
Cleaner worked great and the sealer. protectorant was easy to apply and really beads water well.
It also comes from Amazon in two to three days!