emmyl@azure.UUCP (Emmy Lou Roe) (05/23/84)
What is a good agent to use for making the vinyl top of a car look like new? (After cleaning, of course.)
piety@hplabs.UUCP (Bob Piety) (05/23/84)
Although the health aspects of this are questionable, it worked great: I scrubbed my white vinyl top with a scrub brush soaked in methanol. Apparently, the methanol dissolved a thin layer of vinyl, that has imbedded dirt & discoloration, off. The 6-year old top looked like new! After this treatment, I "sealed" the vinyl with some kind of commercial "luster-restorer", I don't remember the brand. Bob
rls@ihuxf.UUCP (Richard Schieve) (05/24/84)
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
lute@abnjh.UUCP (J. Collymore) (05/25/84)
I would recommend you get a bottle of ARMOR ALL. This is a vinyl protectant. Very easy to use, just spray, and wipe with a cloth. It can be purchased in any hardware or auto-parts store. Jim Collymore