janne66+2002

I'm a Swedish Corvette Club member who just have had my new C6 conv delivered.
I have spoken to some proffessionals how to protect the new ragg top.

Some of them say that the top is alreday perfectly protected from the factory and some say to protect it is just to throw away your money to no use. The only winner is the company who did the job.
Then one proffessional says it's a very good idea to do it when the top is new.

Please give me some advise.

Greetings from Sweden where we are 1800 members in our corvette club.

silvertc6

Hello and Welcome Sweden. I have had several convertibles, the most recent being C5 for 6 years and now C6 and have used them extensively in all types of weather even some snow and sleet, but not severe cold, without any problems. Only, washed the tops lightly at the same time as doing the car. However, I should mention that I have most often, but not always, used a car cover. Expect that some of the other forum members that live in much colder areas will be able to say more on this subject. kind Regards from the USA.

gota07

Can't help with the vert sealer, but welcome aboard.

cec58

Your top does have an initial fabric protector on it, you can tell by the way water beads on it. Once the water no longer beads, it is time to recoat it. I have used a 303 brand fabric guard spray for the past five years on my convertible tops. I first clean the top with 303 convertible top cleaner and then spray on the protectant after the top dries. Both steps are very easy to do and the results are well worth it. My vert is always garaged, so I generally only have to use the protectant spray once a season. I believe it is money well spent.

richhoff

I used Ragtopps Convertible Top Sealer on my new top immediately after buying it. I noticed a huge difference in the water beading-up on the top when I sprayed water on it. I believe it gives me more protection. I'm not positive that it was necessary, but what the heck--I paid alot of money for that top, and what's a few bucks of added insurance.

legalgus

You might also want to check the National Corvette Museum website, their store. They've got a number of car care items they use. Also, superiorcarcare website.

ben dover

Greetings to you Sweden - when the water will no longer bead is the time to treat the top. I use Raggtop sealer.

jackinwy

Caveat however. Be sure to protect your glass and painted areas. It is not very easy to remove the overspray of Ragtop.

jackinwy

Caveat however. Protect your nearby painted and glass areas before using Ragtop. The overspray is not eadily removed.

jackinwy

Caveat however. Protect your nearby painted and glass areas, as the Ragtop overspray is not easily removed.

xs650

I used the 303 on my 96 C4 fabric top. I held up for 2 seasons.

As someone else warned with Rag Topp, keep the stuff off your paint. It won't do it any harm, but keeps a good wax job from looking it's best.

Also don't dry the top off with your good microfiber towels. Enough of the protectant comes off on the towel that the towel becomes fairly non-absorbant.

I ttook three trips though the washing machine befroe my microfiber towel started working right again.

agentf1

Give 303 Aerospace or Raggtopp a try. They both work excellent.

SMR 67

1) Raggtop cleaner
2) Raggtop protectant

Mr. Wonderful

Get the Ragg Topp spray. The top will then repell water and dirt, and be much easier to clean.
Before applying it, wash the top thoroughly and let dry.
Then, cover all surfaces (windows and painted areas) with paper or towels so you don't get any of the spray on them. If you do, it is difficult to remove. It is easier to prevent it, than to remove it.
Good luck with the new C6.

bugman

definitely go with raggtopp.
my first treatment (3 coats) of the protectant has now lasted 13 months, with no sign that the beading has diminished at all. But in general, re-doing the treatment once a year might be reasonable, especially if the car is left outside often. I can't believe anyone would have to re-do it more often than that. It's great stuff !

Don't leave your roof untreated - you need protection against UV rays and protection against dirt so it doesn't get emebedded into the fibers.