Soft top treatment

[Neskie Crawler]

What is the best stuff to apply to a soft top to keep it in great condition, preserving it from the sun's rays and such? My '97 Tj has an older top, like the heavy canvas or vinyl. I mean, can I just use armor-all or what?

 

[twistedlv]

I haven't done my soft top yet, but I used to use this on my boat vinyl and it worked great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XBCURW/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Jerry Bransford]

303 Aerospace Protectant which is available from most RV supply stores but hardly any auto parts store. 303 is some pretty amazing stuff.

 

[mike d]

i used this on my soft top when i had it on and it worked great

303 30604 Fabric Guard Trigger Sprayer 32 Fl. oz - Stain & Water Repellent Spray

 

[mike d]

you can buy it from amazon or ebay

 

[Neskie Crawler]

Thanks, guys. It's been ages since I've been on here but I knew I could count on you all. Looks like I'm getting the 303. I have my Jeep 3 yrs and it came with hardtop but prev. Owner threw in a used-one-time Bestop soft top, all hardware minus the header which I just got and this 303 will help to keep it new as it is. It looks new now and I want to keep it that way. Thanks!

 

[Neskie Crawler]

While we're at it, what's the best for shining up and restoring color to a hardtop?

 

[05 Blue Unlimited]

303 is great stuff just ues sparingly as it does not dry. You apply it lightly then buff it off with a lint free towel after a few minutes. If you don't it will run down the sides of the jeep.

 

[Neskie Crawler]

So I'm getting the 303 for the soft top. Can I use it on the hardtop as well?

 

[AndyG]

I'd likely have a body shop shoot clear on a hard top.

The 303 will shine anything , it's really a great product , makes armor all kind of a joke.

 

[05 Blue Unlimited]

So I'm getting the 303 for the soft top. Can I use it on the hardtop as well?

A couple on here have used a Scotch bright or magic eraser pad to clean up the hardtop.

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

A couple on here have used a Scotch bright or magic eraser pad to clean up the hardtop.

Be careful with the magic eraser. It will remove almost anything that's bad but, similar to very fine sandpaper, it can take down the surface coating.

 

[glwood]

The subject of the hard top restoration came up a while ago, but I cannot find the thread with my sucky search skills...they used something different than 303, but I cannot remember what.