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4bynut · 12-21-2008, 05:55 PM

Just wondering what you guy recommend for cleaning a soft top? I'm getting it in a deal with a blazer and the top has been stored inside on a shelf. It looks to be in real good shape but is dingy and the windows look haised. Thanks in advance

Jason

BobbyK · 12-21-2008, 09:27 PM

Soap and water on the fabric and windows.
If windows still hazed after soap and water try a plastic polish with a dual orbit sander/polisher.

I have no experience doing this but I hear Mothers make a pretty good plastic window polish.
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06208.html

What color is the top.If it's white Mother's site say a bleach/water mixture can be used.They warn that the bleach % should be <25%.

Meguiar's is good too.
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G12310

bouncytruck · 12-21-2008, 10:12 PM

I bought some clear window plastic polish from a boat supply store (West Marine) for one of my soft tops. It worked ok, but didn't make the windows totally clear again. I they make it in a 3 part kit they sold too, but it was more expensive.

http://www.detailing4less.com/novus-...-polishes.html

4bynut · 12-22-2008, 01:18 AM

Thanks guys. I've only seen pics of the top so far. I'm going to missouri to pick everything up this coming weekend. The top is black and looks decent. the black still looks bright or glossy, not faded. But it's dirty from storage. Thanks again, Jason

DANTES JIMMY · 12-22-2008, 04:19 PM

Dont use paper towel on the glass the wood fiber in it scratches the clear plastic

12-21-2008, 05:55 PM	#1
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Cleaning Blazer Soft Top ? Just wondering what you guy recommend for cleaning a soft top? I'm getting it in a deal with a blazer and the top has been stored inside on a shelf. It looks to be in real good shape but is dingy and the windows look haised. Thanks in advance Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project) Last edited by 4bynut; 12-21-2008 at 05:55 PM.

12-21-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Cleaning Blazer Soft Top ? Soap and water on the fabric and windows. If windows still hazed after soap and water try a plastic polish with a dual orbit sander/polisher. I have no experience doing this but I hear Mothers make a pretty good plastic window polish. http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06208.html What color is the top.If it's white Mother's site say a bleach/water mixture can be used.They warn that the bleach % should be <25%. Meguiar's is good too. http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G12310 __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 12-21-2008 at 09:30 PM.

12-21-2008, 10:12 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Cleaning Blazer Soft Top ? I bought some clear window plastic polish from a boat supply store (West Marine) for one of my soft tops. It worked ok, but didn't make the windows totally clear again. I they make it in a 3 part kit they sold too, but it was more expensive. http://www.detailing4less.com/novus-...-polishes.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 12-21-2008 at 10:13 PM.

12-22-2008, 01:18 AM	#4
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Re: Cleaning Blazer Soft Top ? Thanks guys. I've only seen pics of the top so far. I'm going to missouri to pick everything up this coming weekend. The top is black and looks decent. the black still looks bright or glossy, not faded. But it's dirty from storage. Thanks again, Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

12-22-2008, 04:19 PM	#5
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Cleaning Blazer Soft Top ? Dont use paper towel on the glass the wood fiber in it scratches the clear plastic



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