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Old 07-10-2012, 04:04 AM
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Default Orig Vinyl Top - how to clean and restore

I have an orig vinyl on my 69 camaro - its dark green.

What is the recomendation for cleaning and restoring it to like new look? It is in excellent condition, no rips, tears, bubbles etc....just could use a good cleaning and resurface it with a good product. I don't want to have any shinney look, just trying to get that orig look with that satin sheen.

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Old 07-10-2012, 04:16 AM
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Mr Clean Magic Eraser?


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Old 07-10-2012, 11:47 AM
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Wash with a soft bristle brush and a mild detergent then apply a thin coat of 303...then wipe off the excess.

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Not sure if it will work with a green color but i used a black Tana leather wax shoe polish and it made my original black vinyl roof look like new again, even the faded spots were gone.
I just buffed it in with a terry cloth while spreading it on. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Default Re: Orig Vinyl Top - how to clean and restore

Mr Clean Magic Eraser from your local grocery store and then 303.
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Old 07-10-2012, 04:27 PM
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Post of a pic of the car, Eddie!
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Old 07-11-2012, 02:45 AM
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Magic eraser works wonders!! I used that with blue coral upholestry cleaner that my friend had laying around to clean a white convertible top and it came out like new!!

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Took care of mold and grime on the seats of my Z


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Wow kid that looks great!
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Default Re: Orig Vinyl Top - how to clean and restore

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow kid that looks great! </div></div>

Sam, thanks... that was 1 pass!!!
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