Need Help

Gray Ghost · 11-28-2007, 11:24 AM

Can anyone tell me what is the best product to use on leather interior? I don't want anything that will leave a stain on my pants. Can you use the same stuff on the vinyl? Also, I have never had a convertible so I am not sure what to wash the top with or what to put on it when it is dry. I would appreciate wany help that I can get.

SXY_S2K · 11-28-2007, 11:47 AM

I use Maguire's leather wipes about every ten days. My seats in my '03 look brand new! (So does my shift boot! lmao!)

Java Junky · 11-28-2007, 11:53 AM

GG, lots'a stuff about what to use on the top. Mostly it's a matter'a jus' doin' somethin' ta protect it, but I've tried ArmorAll, 303 (Which smell suspiciously like ArmorAll) and RaggTopp. The only one recommended by a bunch'a raggtopp manufacturers for use on their tops is Raggtopp.
It's the best product that I've found.
Be well.
Java

Gray Ghost · 11-28-2007, 01:08 PM

Thanks Java, I don't know what I'm doing. This is the first forum and the frist Convertible I have ever owned. I do appreciate your help. I guess I sound kinda stupid to have to asked all these questions.

Java Junky · 11-28-2007, 02:48 PM

If you're think that you sound kind'a stupid, then you obviously ain't been readin' my posts.

Dr. Jimbo · 11-28-2007, 03:22 PM

We all gotta start somewhere. Welcome!

jagg · 11-28-2007, 03:30 PM

hey G.G.,

No worries, I was born stupid and been trying hard to work my way up to slow.

Mother's leather cleaner/conditioner.....tried it on a whim in the honda, and was more than satisfied. Soft , smooth, and clean, without a whole heck of alot of effort.
The boys swear by Raggtopp for the roof.....I trust 'em, but have yet to try it. I hit it at the carwash with just rinse water and that seems to keep it pretty clean. As a matter of fact, it never really looks dirty. On my other canvass topped cars, I always washed them with Woolite, and it works great. Smells good too.
No question in your mind should remain unasked, and there's a really good group of folks here who would be happy to share their opinions and experiences with you.
You may not actually be able to stop them, so settle in and enjoy the show......But, ask away.

Best Regards,
Jagg

kgf3076 · 11-29-2007, 02:52 AM

The top is vinyl so don't use any type of canvas cleaner. Raggtop works well (and so does soap and water)

jagg · 11-29-2007, 07:18 AM

thanks for the heads up Kg, I didn't know what it was made of.

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-29-2007, 08:07 AM

I use Maguire's Leather spray, and Ragg Topp for the top but up can use any vinyl shine product on it

gomarlins3 · 11-29-2007, 11:42 AM

I use Hide Food for the leather and nothing on the top.

Daddy Zach · 11-29-2007, 04:47 PM

I have always used Mothers and have been real happy and best of all I like the way it makes the interior smell, I haven't seen ragtop around who carries it?

11-28-2007, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gray Ghost Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Beach in Virginia Posts: 8	Need Help Can anyone tell me what is the best product to use on leather interior? I don't want anything that will leave a stain on my pants. Can you use the same stuff on the vinyl? Also, I have never had a convertible so I am not sure what to wash the top with or what to put on it when it is dry. I would appreciate wany help that I can get.

11-28-2007, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 893	I use Maguire's leather wipes about every ten days. My seats in my '03 look brand new! (So does my shift boot! lmao!) __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

11-28-2007, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	GG, lots'a stuff about what to use on the top. Mostly it's a matter'a jus' doin' somethin' ta protect it, but I've tried ArmorAll, 303 (Which smell suspiciously like ArmorAll) and RaggTopp. The only one recommended by a bunch'a raggtopp manufacturers for use on their tops is Raggtopp. It's the best product that I've found. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-28-2007, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gray Ghost Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Beach in Virginia Posts: 8	Need Help Thanks Java, I don't know what I'm doing. This is the first forum and the frist Convertible I have ever owned. I do appreciate your help. I guess I sound kinda stupid to have to asked all these questions.

11-28-2007, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	If you're think that *you* sound kind'a stupid, then you obviously ain't been readin' my posts. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-28-2007, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 960	We all gotta start somewhere. Welcome!

11-28-2007, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	hey G.G., No worries, I was born stupid and been trying hard to work my way up to slow. Mother's leather cleaner/conditioner.....tried it on a whim in the honda, and was more than satisfied. Soft , smooth, and clean, without a whole heck of alot of effort. The boys swear by Raggtopp for the roof.....I trust 'em, but have yet to try it. I hit it at the carwash with just rinse water and that seems to keep it pretty clean. As a matter of fact, it never really looks dirty. On my other canvass topped cars, I always washed them with Woolite, and it works great. Smells good too. No question in your mind should remain unasked, and there's a really good group of folks here who would be happy to share their opinions and experiences with you. You may not actually be able to stop them, so settle in and enjoy the show......But, ask away. Best Regards, Jagg

11-29-2007, 02:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,351	The top is vinyl so don't use any type of canvas cleaner. Raggtop works well (and so does soap and water)

11-29-2007, 07:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	thanks for the heads up Kg, I didn't know what it was made of.

11-29-2007, 08:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 628	I use Maguire's Leather spray, and Ragg Topp for the top but up can use any vinyl shine product on it __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-29-2007, 11:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	I use Hide Food for the leather and nothing on the top. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-29-2007, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 200	I have always used Mothers and have been real happy and best of all I like the way it makes the interior smell, I haven't seen ragtop around who carries it? __________________ Black is still the coolest color

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