Thank you for actually working on something that is dirty for your demo. All these other guys do videos on new and perfect clean cars. You always have some of the best videos.
For the benefit of anyone who reads the comments and wanted info on convertible back window repair. As Larry's vid here was more about cleaning the Haartz cloth top, I'd like to offer my experience with repairing a badly scuffed and scratched plastic window. To avoid overheating or stretching the plastic, I had a friend hold a heavy textbook directly against the opposite side, with a dampened medium-thick microfiber cloth in between. This way, the plastic behind my direct working area was evenly supported, cooled, and not scratched further. I then used my Rupes mini polisher and many of the same steps/products used for headlight repair (wet sand, buff, polish.) The results were actually quite satisfying and completed quickly. In about 90 minutes a top I was ready to throw away looked 98% perfect and has continued to look as good 3 years on. Let's face it, most of the time the top is down anyway - or what's the point of a convertible?
Really love your work Larry. It's interesting going back and forth between you and another large detailing company on youtube. Most of their videos seem like advertisements, while yours are simply informative. "Apply a hydrophobic substance, I'm using this, but you can use whatever, just apply a few times a year depending on your circumstance." I've been watching your videos since your Season 1 debut on Drive Clean, and have used a lot of your techniques to keep my new 2015 Scion FR-S brand new and shiny, so thank you for all your help.
You got it bud. (Remember, I'm a professional Detailer. It's my job for 15+ years... Selling my products is simply a plus. I want to make the best formulas for my detailing jobs. I'm always willing to pull a product off the website if I think it needs more work, which wouldn't be done if I was simply interested in selling stuff. Thx for acknowledging that. Means a lot to me. I never want to be only concerned about how much product is sold. Then you lose your authenticity. 😃)
Thanks so much for doing this video. Those of us with roadsters really appreciate it! I totally used these tips about a week after this posted. Keep up the good work and the interesting series Larry. I have learned a LOT from you, so thank you!
Great video and very informative! Just a note that using any cleaning liquid containing petrol distillates or something as innocuous as dish washing liquid also contribute to the yellowing of the rear window because they extract the polymers out of the plastic making it brittle. Avoid them at all costs. Rather use the correct products all over the car. I use Autosol Plastic polish to restore the rear window on mine to good as new every year or so. If you happen to own one of these lovely cars, be careful about running the rear demister (a heated fan in this model) too long. This leads to the window "burning" and eventually developing holes!
just got a convertible....1989 corvette with a convertible top!. My first convertible, ever. I'm driving since 1965 !!! I wanted one more 'Vette' before I died. Thanks for this info on the conv. top. I had t-tops before and your info will be used, Thanks
i wish you were my neighbor. i could get you to detail my car. i just bought a 98 sebring convertible that has a great top with a glass window. the car still looks great. it's the color of the car in this video and has gold colored inserts in the wheels. those two colors with the black top make it stand out. it looks expensive. love it. it needs to be detailed all over but it's been taken really good care of and garage kept. inside has no mildew smell at all. i got lucky finding this car. 121000 miles, runs fantastic, with all service records. i don't drive that much anymore and i doubt if i drive three thousand miles a year. it should last me a while. i generally keep a car till it's dead and of no use at all. usually 15 years and the cars are used. some needed an engine when i got them for free. my cars lasted when i could work on them to put them on the road again. one was so good someone stole it and stripped it. i put it back together and sold it. it was a 55 chevy with extensive work and all the goodies including fiberglass front fenders and a custom paint job. it was heart breaking. i can't do it anymore. thank god for young people like you. the owner of this sebring was obsessed about servicing the car. i'm so glad. i got it for $ 1300. he wanted 18. it needed a motor mount to pass inspection. the convertible top needs to be conditioned so it will look more black. besides scotchguard, is there anything to make the black top look black again. i know armor all probably shouldn't be used or should it ? thanks
Good video. My 2 cents now. After soaking and gently brushing as you correctly show, I use a carpet-cleaning vacuum cleaner, which sucks liquid out of the fabric. Of course, gently stroking the soft top with it. That REMOVES the dirty mix of water and grime OUT OF the fabric. Just look at the liquid you've extracted, it tells of lot.
In regards to the back seam of the window, that is not mold. It's a kind of plant that grows in wet conditions. We see it a lot in boat canvas, and one way to loosen it is steam. If you do that, you don't have to use the stiff bristled brush as much. I agree with spraying it with the cleaner and agitating it, but before rinsing, hit it with a steamer, and it will come right out. If you don't get all of it out, it will grow back.
303 Fabric Guard is absolutely the best. That Raggtop stuff is acceptable, but considerably more expensive, although it does have anti molding agents. The 303 Fabric Guard lasts significantly longer though.
On the window, going up and down is the only way it should be done. If you go from side to side headlamp glare from car behind you can spread across the window imparing your view. If up and down, then glare will go that way and leave the amjority of your window glare free and easier to see out of. Same applies to wind screen as well. Always up and down.
Larry is correct once again, Plexus is the right choice for the window. It cleans and polish while leaving the window flexible. West Marine stocks it but its not cheap at $34 can.
fendergab If you do, it means you might be someone with ASMR. There's actually lot of youtube videos out there where people make brushing, clicking, and rustling sounds specifically to trigger ASMR.
I've had great success with the rupes 3 in polisher, orange cut pad and sonax perfect finish. polish both the inside and outside of the plastic window and wipe with IPA. Seal with a good sealant and keep it in good shape!
I tune in to youtube every day hoping you have uploaded a new video!! What i like about you and your videos the most is how much information you share. Yes i agree you have a great vessel in youtube to sell your products but unlike other companies you dont just push it down peoples throats. I have a tonne of respect for you saying things like "im removing this product because i feel its not as good as...." Your vids have helped me constantly so i just wanna say thank you. Keep up the good work larry.
+mattystewart8 Why don't you subscribe then you will be notified when he puts up a new video. That way you don't have to waste any time logging in every day.
From what I understand he's talking about normal use. Not when cleaning. Like your paint, doesnt matter much if you touch it 5 min pre washing it but after washing is no no.
Great video. I recently went through this process with me 2000 MB SL500. I used RaggTopp cleaner for the canvas/cloth top after a heavy rinse. For the plastic window, I cleaned it with some glass cleaner, then used a Chemical Guys polish (inside and out). Made it a lot better. Then I found Plexus and applied it inside and out, and that really cleared it up. I believe Plexus "feeds" the plastic/vinyl and 'moisturizes' it, resulting in cleaner/clearer looking material. I was quite pleased.
Awesome video, Larry! Excited to maybe see a reaction video or photo of the young lad receiving his first car. My first ride was a 1991 Mazda Familiar :)
at the part where you talk about the vinyl window in the back you can see how your elbow flexes and dents the trunk a few times. A paint specialist like you.
AMMO NYC would be great to see the entire cleaning process for a car in this condition. More 'after' shots at the end in video form rather than quick images throughout would be great too :)
Omg I have a vynl top and I always use the cloth cleaning method. Haha. Thanks larry!! Now I know I can clean it in 5 seconds (: yea vyln tops are easy but the water runs every where.
AMMO NYC Cool I had a renault megane coupe. Now i'm at car number 8 and 9 My most precious car is my grandfather's vw polo It's worth 25k less then my daily but i love it to death. Never ever selling it
AMMO NYC My first car was also a Buick Skylark, 70 convertible with a 350. It was pretty beat up though got it for about $500. Some nasty rust but fixed it up as best as I could on a 17 year olds budget (around 1995) and sold it for $2500 a couple years later. Used that money and bought an 84 Rabbit GTI and been a VW guy ever since.
AMMO NYC My first car as a 1971 Chevy Nova Hatchback, White and Rust color, paid 350 bucks for it, 200 for the body and 150 for the engine. then a '77 chevy impala I think, '86 Cavalier, then a '95 Chevy Beretta Z24, '06 Mazda 03, and now a '14 Lancer Ralliart. :)
Dang, I wish they would've surprised him with the car and then sent the car AND him to you so that he could learn about his car and about taking care of it. He'd have a greater appreciation for his ride then. Thoughts?
I mean if that kid cares that much he can just ask. Bundling a car maintenance lecture into the gift when the kid probably just wants to drive all over is kinda shitty if you ask me.
@@sheltonburnadeski5946 My experience is that getting my hands on the thing and learning about it makes me appreciate it more (and take better care of it)
I'm about to clean (when the weather improves!) the ragtop to our Vauxhall Astra. It has never had a proper clean as you describe in 16 years. I have actually bought an Autoglym cloth roof cleaning and treatment pack. I would have just used a jet wash to remove the dirt, but will use your system.
1 year later the kids got the car completely trashed because it was free........not trying to be a debie downer but 9/10 that's what happens. Great work as always Larry
Thanks, Larry! I have been waiting for this a long time. My first car was/is a 2005 model Audi TT Coupé 3.2q and I still got it. At the moment I also have a TT Roadster.
For vinyl windows the best method I've used is water first to clean off heavy dirt then IMar Strataglass cleaner ...been using it on vinyl windows for years ...has UV protectant in it .. expensive for a single bottle but worth every penny
I’ve bought a second hand soft top convertible with a really dirty top. The engine and other mechanical parts are perfect. A real raw diamond. The previous owner has never taken care of the top and it has dried in bird poop in the fabric and the back window is yellow and foggy. Now I have a solution for the back window to make it 80% better with GlasX. I’m still looking for a solution for the bird poop in the fabric. Can you show us a example on how to clean a really dirty fabric top with bird poop stains?
Nice, now I know how to properly restore my ragtop to look like new. PlastiX is a product that is know by only a handful of car enthusiasts. I haven't really encountered anyone who uses it as much as I do.
Ever tried Shout for laundry?? Works better then anything out on the market! Just rinse the top, spray the shout, park it in a cool area for about an hour or so then just rinse it off with water. No scrubbing or anything!!! Oh, and just let it air dry in the sun. Next day you will be amazed!!!!
Huge fan homie. Recently discoverd your channel & have completly been inspired to detail my somewhat beat up Honda Accord. Thanks! Will order an Ammo sticker & Ammo:Mud as well!
Go to a dodge dealership and go to the parts department. In there they have a mopar product for Jeep plastic Windows it is amazing!!! And it's 8$ and comes in a huge bottle. I use it on any clear vinyl window. It removes light scratches, and helps with UVA protection. It's in a grey bottle.... Please go check this stuff out!
AMMO NYC i clean cars for a living and this is one of the most annoying/time consuming thing yo can do to car and i mean that car dealers specially the sales dept always want a quick valet which you can't do.Great videos btw.
Hey Larry, I've been using The Absorber chamois towel for a while now. I was not aware that it left residue! Is there a video where you expand upon that? If not, could you tell me why it's a bad idea as opposed to a large microfiber towel?
Fabuloso All Purpose Sorry I'm not a douchebag that got expunged out of the "hellish" social hiarchy in highschool; forced to take my life on alone and forever such as yourself.
Mrs. Kosilla I gotta say you have an amazing son. He's an inspiration to us all and because of him I'm actually getting into detailing and want to do it professionally. Props to you for raising a great son
I've use the brand at Wal-Mart for years in orange and brown can for water protection on a 964 and works way better than 3m just don't spray on car best to do in garage with no wind it's called silicone water guard by atsko
Thanks Larry! I posted a request for some help on this...so I could clean the hood on my red Audi cab! The only other thing you could do is start selling your products in the UK!
Thanks for excellent advice! On my 35 year old cloth top I try to avoid using a water (pressure) hose. First I vacuum it very carefully to get all dust and loose dirt out. Then I sprinkle with clean warm water from a spray bottle, add special shampoo if needed, the let the top dry and finally add a special water repellant ‘soup’ with a brush. My plastic rear window has a few scratches (compliments of previous owners). How do you suggest to remove the scrathes? Also a cloth top may loose some of its color over time. Have you ever tried to use a dye to restore the color?
How often do you do a real clean on the top? Girlfriend got a new-to-her convertible this year, and I've never dealt with a convertible before. I did a full clean and UV/water treatment of the fabric top when she got it, but since then I've just been blasting it with the hose each time I wash the car. My thought was I wouldn't do another deep clean and treatment until the current treatment product wore away. My thought process seem fine?
thank you for this video . my s2000 has been sitting with a blown engine and now i just got a new engine but my soft top is very dirty now and its brand new. just gotta do this and makeit look clean again
I have a 2000 Miata with a vinyl-like material on the outside of the top (certainly not a cloth), but inside is a cloth that has a occasional mildew problem. Should I take the top off and disassemble (since it folds and creases around the frame) to clean it? And have you found that liner material usually hardy enough to treat in the same manner as exterior cloth?
I have a cloth top on my 1965 Mustang, not original of course. I unfortunately let it sit for a couple of years folded down. It now has some creases in it that don’t seem to go away with the top up. Any suggestions for getting them out?
I have a 1990 Mustang 5.0 with a white vinyl convertible top. Top is structurally sound but needs to be cleaned. What products do you recommend that I can use to safely clean the top without marking the cars exterior finish ? Thanks
I have just discovered your channel and have been watching a ton of your videos, thank you so much. I have tons of issues with both my car & wifes car. Trying to learn to detail properly. I have white convertible top & wife has massive dirt/child mess in her car that I want to fix. Also dirt grounded in my paint from car cover that i am trying to fix. Getting some of that shag product you have to try it. Again, thanks so much.
I finished watching this 13 minute video. I don't even have a convertible.
Lol
Me neither
I have one, but I never clean the top lol
moy pablo I don’t even own a car
I have one and need to clean it. Watched the whole video, but probably won't clean it
Thank you for actually working on something that is dirty for your demo. All these other guys do videos on new and perfect clean cars. You always have some of the best videos.
For the benefit of anyone who reads the comments and wanted info on convertible back window repair. As Larry's vid here was more about cleaning the Haartz cloth top, I'd like to offer my experience with repairing a badly scuffed and scratched plastic window. To avoid overheating or stretching the plastic, I had a friend hold a heavy textbook directly against the opposite side, with a dampened medium-thick microfiber cloth in between. This way, the plastic behind my direct working area was evenly supported, cooled, and not scratched further. I then used my Rupes mini polisher and many of the same steps/products used for headlight repair (wet sand, buff, polish.) The results were actually quite satisfying and completed quickly. In about 90 minutes a top I was ready to throw away looked 98% perfect and has continued to look as good 3 years on. Let's face it, most of the time the top is down anyway - or what's the point of a convertible?
recently purchased an e36 convertible and struggle with the yellowing/foggy rear window. If your solution works for me, you’re a life saver!
I always like a short shot of the finished car :)
Watch the Before And After on ChrisFix' mustang super clean vid. It's amazing that paint lasted
The Linus tech tips of the car industry😱😂😂
I was legit about to type this and its the first comment I see hahahaha
wtf i was just thinking he looks like linus
Exactly!
He even has the same way of speaking
Xd
10:23 window part
left ellbow part
@@mojo9583 😂😂😂 he bent the 💩 out of that trunk.
Really love your work Larry. It's interesting going back and forth between you and another large detailing company on youtube. Most of their videos seem like advertisements, while yours are simply informative. "Apply a hydrophobic substance, I'm using this, but you can use whatever, just apply a few times a year depending on your circumstance." I've been watching your videos since your Season 1 debut on Drive Clean, and have used a lot of your techniques to keep my new 2015 Scion FR-S brand new and shiny, so thank you for all your help.
Yeah, watching eg. Chemical Guys videos just gets me annoyed.
You got it bud. (Remember, I'm a professional Detailer. It's my job for 15+ years... Selling my products is simply a plus. I want to make the best formulas for my detailing jobs. I'm always willing to pull a product off the website if I think it needs more work, which wouldn't be done if I was simply interested in selling stuff. Thx for acknowledging that. Means a lot to me. I never want to be only concerned about how much product is sold. Then you lose your authenticity. 😃)
AMMO NYC I have SOOO much respect for you just for that alone.
Ugghum Chemical Guys uguum sorry got a bad cough
Loup Garou This is a big reason I can't watch more than 1 -2 videos of these other people, less knowledgable and constantly selling.
Thanks so much for doing this video. Those of us with roadsters really appreciate it! I totally used these tips about a week after this posted. Keep up the good work and the interesting series Larry. I have learned a LOT from you, so thank you!
Great video and very informative! Just a note that using any cleaning liquid containing petrol distillates or something as innocuous as dish washing liquid also contribute to the yellowing of the rear window because they extract the polymers out of the plastic making it brittle. Avoid them at all costs. Rather use the correct products all over the car. I use Autosol Plastic polish to restore the rear window on mine to good as new every year or so.
If you happen to own one of these lovely cars, be careful about running the rear demister (a heated fan in this model) too long. This leads to the window "burning" and eventually developing holes!
just got a convertible....1989 corvette with a convertible top!. My first convertible, ever. I'm driving since 1965 !!! I wanted one more 'Vette' before I died. Thanks for this info on the conv. top. I had t-tops before and your info will be used, Thanks
That's a cool car. Have fun owning it. :] Safe driving!
Don’t listen to em, have all the fun you won’t live before you die ;)
🤓 Congrats
🤓 T Tops, you mean like on an 80s Camaro that had those two overhead glass panels? Sweet Memories 🚗😍
i wish you were my neighbor. i could get you to detail my car. i just bought a 98 sebring convertible that has a great top with a glass window. the car still looks great. it's the color of the car in this video and has gold colored inserts in the wheels. those two colors with the black top make it stand out. it looks expensive. love it. it needs to be detailed all over but it's been taken really good care of and garage kept. inside has no mildew smell at all. i got lucky finding this car. 121000 miles, runs fantastic, with all service records. i don't drive that much anymore and i doubt if i drive three thousand miles a year. it should last me a while. i generally keep a car till it's dead and of no use at all. usually 15 years and the cars are used. some needed an engine when i got them for free. my cars lasted when i could work on them to put them on the road again. one was so good someone stole it and stripped it. i put it back together and sold it. it was a 55 chevy with extensive work and all the goodies including fiberglass front fenders and a custom paint job. it was heart breaking. i can't do it anymore. thank god for young people like you. the owner of this sebring was obsessed about servicing the car. i'm so glad. i got it for $ 1300. he wanted 18. it needed a motor mount to pass inspection. the convertible top needs to be conditioned so it will look more black. besides scotchguard, is there anything to make the black top look black again. i know armor all probably shouldn't be used or should it ? thanks
Nice job Larry. It would've been nice to see the car after being fully detailed. Keep up the great work!
Good video. My 2 cents now. After soaking and gently brushing as you correctly show, I use a carpet-cleaning vacuum cleaner, which sucks liquid out of the fabric. Of course, gently stroking the soft top with it. That REMOVES the dirty mix of water and grime OUT OF the fabric. Just look at the liquid you've extracted, it tells of lot.
That’s interesting 🤔 never though of that. Do you use laundry detergent?
Sometimes I think youtube was created so that great info like this could be shared. Thanks a million for your great tips.
In regards to the back seam of the window, that is not mold. It's a kind of plant that grows in wet conditions. We see it a lot in boat canvas, and one way to loosen it is steam. If you do that, you don't have to use the stiff bristled brush as much. I agree with spraying it with the cleaner and agitating it, but before rinsing, hit it with a steamer, and it will come right out. If you don't get all of it out, it will grow back.
303 Fabric Guard is absolutely the best. That Raggtop stuff is acceptable, but considerably more expensive, although it does have anti molding agents. The 303 Fabric Guard lasts significantly longer though.
Glad this video popped up.
Forget the car The real gift is having this guy actually clean your car up like that
On the window, going up and down is the only way it should be done. If you go from side to side headlamp glare from car behind you can spread across the window imparing your view. If up and down, then glare will go that way and leave the amjority of your window glare free and easier to see out of. Same applies to wind screen as well. Always up and down.
I love the positive attitude from the get go, not complicated as you think made me watch the vlogg till the end 👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
This video has single handedly gotten me into car detailing. One thing leads to another. Thanks for the awesome video. And the shag cleaner. 😉
Thanks for the video. Bought my son a 04 Mustang convertible and this has very helpful. Gotta love a guy that really loves his work.
Auto interior shops here replace the back vinyl windows pretty cheap. Its nice to have a new clear window.
Larry is correct once again, Plexus is the right choice for the window. It cleans and polish while leaving the window flexible. West Marine stocks it but its not cheap at $34 can.
them sunglasses tho
Rivalino so I'm not the only one that noticed them. lol
yeah! what are they?
Marcin Tuliszkiewicz Dillon optics!
Any one else get chills from the brushing sound?
fendergab If you do, it means you might be someone with ASMR. There's actually lot of youtube videos out there where people make brushing, clicking, and rustling sounds specifically to trigger ASMR.
+areitu fuck..
Chills down the spine!! 😂
...At last,,,there's some one that actually knows
..what he's doing...Well done.
A professional..5 stars
I've had great success with the rupes 3 in polisher, orange cut pad and sonax perfect finish. polish both the inside and outside of the plastic window and wipe with IPA. Seal with a good sealant and keep it in good shape!
This may be an old video but wow I have so much to learn! You’re awesome Larry!
Really, Really good video. I love to watch AMMO videos, with calm and patience to explain and I can understand very well.
Did anyone else notice the trunk flexing when he had his elbow on it?
That shit was bothering me so much
That would be the reflection of the tree blowing in the wind.
audi quallity
That`s called ,,german engineering"
@@behindizockt2809 most cars do this lol. My old 2000s mustang and my 16 sentra also does this if you push into hard enough.
I tune in to youtube every day hoping you have uploaded a new video!! What i like about you and your videos the most is how much information you share. Yes i agree you have a great vessel in youtube to sell your products but unlike other companies you dont just push it down peoples throats. I have a tonne of respect for you saying things like "im removing this product because i feel its not as good as...." Your vids have helped me constantly so i just wanna say thank you. Keep up the good work larry.
+mattystewart8 Why don't you subscribe then you will be notified when he puts up a new video. That way you don't have to waste any time logging in every day.
"don't touch it if you don't need to" and he says that as he's leaning on it lmao.
LOL
From what I understand he's talking about normal use. Not when cleaning. Like your paint, doesnt matter much if you touch it 5 min pre washing it but after washing is no no.
Real Talk lol
I think What he actually means by "don't touch it" is do not use products that may take off the original hydrophobic (for exemple) coating of the car.
Haha, thought the same thing. "Don't touch it, except with your forearm, wrist, armpit, and rib cage -- all at once."
Treat it like paint touch it as minimal as possible *leaning on convertible top while saying it*
Great video. I recently went through this process with me 2000 MB SL500. I used RaggTopp cleaner for the canvas/cloth top after a heavy rinse. For the plastic window, I cleaned it with some glass cleaner, then used a Chemical Guys polish (inside and out). Made it a lot better. Then I found Plexus and applied it inside and out, and that really cleared it up. I believe Plexus "feeds" the plastic/vinyl and 'moisturizes' it, resulting in cleaner/clearer looking material. I was quite pleased.
Nah. I prefer the stock look with the AMG package. Gorgeous, yet elegant wheels.
115,000kms.
Wow, I can't believe I missed this video back in 2015. The window-question has been knawing at me for quite a while!
Awesome video, Larry! Excited to maybe see a reaction video or photo of the young lad receiving his first car. My first ride was a 1991 Mazda Familiar :)
Thanks for showing us what to use on plastic rear windows!
at the part where you talk about the vinyl window in the back you can see how your elbow flexes and dents the trunk a few times. A paint specialist like you.
Would awsome to see your final result on the cars you work on your videos. Keep up the good work!
AMMO NYC would be great to see the entire cleaning process for a car in this condition. More 'after' shots at the end in video form rather than quick images throughout would be great too :)
Omg I have a vynl top and I always use the cloth cleaning method. Haha. Thanks larry!! Now I know I can clean it in 5 seconds (: yea vyln tops are easy but the water runs every where.
what was your first car? Larry Kosilla
this audi is a pretty fancy ride if you ask me...
Steve Van Der Vorst I had a buick skylark from my grandfather. I was very excited about that car. FREEDOM
AMMO NYC
Cool
I had a renault megane coupe.
Now i'm at car number 8 and 9
My most precious car is my grandfather's vw polo
It's worth 25k less then my daily but i love it to death. Never ever selling it
AMMO NYC My first car was also a Buick Skylark, 70 convertible with a 350. It was pretty beat up though got it for about $500. Some nasty rust but fixed it up as best as I could on a 17 year olds budget (around 1995) and sold it for $2500 a couple years later. Used that money and bought an 84 Rabbit GTI and been a VW guy ever since.
AMMO NYC My first car as a 1971 Chevy Nova Hatchback, White and Rust color, paid 350 bucks for it, 200 for the body and 150 for the engine. then a '77 chevy impala I think, '86 Cavalier, then a '95 Chevy Beretta Z24, '06 Mazda 03, and now a '14 Lancer Ralliart. :)
Steve Van Der Vorst
It's a 96' Audi...19years old...it's older then the kid...lol
Dang, I wish they would've surprised him with the car and then sent the car AND him to you so that he could learn about his car and about taking care of it. He'd have a greater appreciation for his ride then.
Thoughts?
I'd love to watch that! Maybe another "first car" project for a young lady or man will become available!
I mean if that kid cares that much he can just ask. Bundling a car maintenance lecture into the gift when the kid probably just wants to drive all over is kinda shitty if you ask me.
@@sheltonburnadeski5946 My experience is that getting my hands on the thing and learning about it makes me appreciate it more (and take better care of it)
I'm about to clean (when the weather improves!) the ragtop to our Vauxhall Astra. It has never had a proper clean as you describe in 16 years. I have actually bought an Autoglym cloth roof cleaning and treatment pack. I would have just used a jet wash to remove the dirt, but will use your system.
1 year later the kids got the car completely trashed because it was free........not trying to be a debie downer but 9/10 that's what happens.
Great work as always Larry
Thanks, Larry! I have been waiting for this a long time. My first car was/is a 2005 model Audi TT Coupé 3.2q and I still got it. At the moment I also have a TT Roadster.
Your elbow was flexing that trunk lid for the last few minutes of the video. Could not unsee.
Thank you Larry, Soft-top maintenance was something i was curious about, I liked the hints on using the brush on the seams... keep the videos rolling!
For vinyl windows the best method I've used is water first to clean off heavy dirt then IMar Strataglass cleaner ...been using it on vinyl windows for years ...has UV protectant in it .. expensive for a single bottle but worth every penny
Would be cool if you put up a video of the finished car all polished and ready for the kid
I’ve bought a second hand soft top convertible with a really dirty top. The engine and other mechanical parts are perfect. A real raw diamond. The previous owner has never taken care of the top and it has dried in bird poop in the fabric and the back window is yellow and foggy. Now I have a solution for the back window to make it 80% better with GlasX. I’m still looking for a solution for the bird poop in the fabric. Can you show us a example on how to clean a really dirty fabric top with bird poop stains?
that plastx does a lot of wonders! i use the damn thing too for many years and it still surprises me how much it can do..
Nice, now I know how to properly restore my ragtop to look like new. PlastiX is a product that is know by only a handful of car enthusiasts. I haven't really encountered anyone who uses it as much as I do.
Ever tried Shout for laundry?? Works better then anything out on the market! Just rinse the top, spray the shout, park it in a cool area for about an hour or so then just rinse it off with water. No scrubbing or anything!!! Oh, and just let it air dry in the sun. Next day you will be amazed!!!!
this is so satisfying to watch
Huge fan homie. Recently discoverd your channel & have completly been inspired to detail my somewhat beat up Honda Accord. Thanks! Will order an Ammo sticker & Ammo:Mud as well!
Rajive Ganesh You got it!
AMMO NYC do we get a before and after full clean??
Go to a dodge dealership and go to the parts department. In there they have a mopar product for Jeep plastic Windows it is amazing!!! And it's 8$ and comes in a huge bottle. I use it on any clear vinyl window. It removes light scratches, and helps with UVA protection. It's in a grey bottle.... Please go check this stuff out!
AMMO NYC i clean cars for a living and this is one of the most annoying/time consuming thing yo can do to car and i mean that car dealers specially the sales dept always want a quick valet which you can't do.Great videos btw.
Hey Larry, I've been using The Absorber chamois towel for a while now. I was not aware that it left residue! Is there a video where you expand upon that? If not, could you tell me why it's a bad idea as opposed to a large microfiber towel?
thanks Larry for another tool to put in our box. let us see how the body looked after polishing
Can we get an updated version with a new video please?
Do you have a before and after picture of the car?
Alberto Mercado I have one of your mom
Fabuloso All Purpose sthu
Bruce Wilson poor snowflake
Fabuloso All Purpose Sorry I'm not a douchebag that got expunged out of the "hellish" social hiarchy in highschool; forced to take my life on alone and forever such as yourself.
My top was in terrible condition, and this video really helped. Thanks:)
Very nice video Larry! This will come in handy when i clean up my 94 240sx convertable for summer here soon. Thanks!
Ahhh....very insightful. I need to clean the jeep soft top glass/plexiglass. I found this helpful - good instruction. Thanks
I don't even have a convertible, nor i'm going to buy one. Anyway... I love watching your work.
Daz detergent and a nail brush does the job brilliant cheap as chips too
good job again!
Thank you nice lady! (I mean mom!)
+AMMO NYC lol
Mrs. Kosilla I gotta say you have an amazing son. He's an inspiration to us all and because of him I'm actually getting into detailing and want to do it professionally. Props to you for raising a great son
Thats where he gets in looks
I've use the brand at Wal-Mart for years in orange and brown can for water protection on a 964 and works way better than 3m just don't spray on car best to do in garage with no wind it's called silicone water guard by atsko
Great video. Very informative
Can you apply the plastic polish with a DA?
Thanks Larry! I posted a request for some help on this...so I could clean the hood on my red Audi cab! The only other thing you could do is start selling your products in the UK!
The frosted sun glasses have my interest
Thanks for excellent advice! On my 35 year old cloth top I try to avoid using a water (pressure) hose. First I vacuum it very carefully to get all dust and loose dirt out. Then I sprinkle with clean warm water from a spray bottle, add special shampoo if needed, the let the top dry and finally add a special water repellant ‘soup’ with a brush. My plastic rear window has a few scratches (compliments of previous owners). How do you suggest to remove the scrathes? Also a cloth top may loose some of its color over time. Have you ever tried to use a dye to restore the color?
Really helped with my ‘89 Toyota Celica
How often do you do a real clean on the top? Girlfriend got a new-to-her convertible this year, and I've never dealt with a convertible before. I did a full clean and UV/water treatment of the fabric top when she got it, but since then I've just been blasting it with the hose each time I wash the car. My thought was I wouldn't do another deep clean and treatment until the current treatment product wore away. My thought process seem fine?
thank you for this video . my s2000 has been sitting with a blown engine and now i just got a new engine but my soft top is very dirty now and its brand new. just gotta do this and makeit look clean again
+squinty igarashi yes sir
Excellent and very thorough video! covering everything as only an expert does! Thanks
You're the man Larry it would be awesome for you to detail my car
Great video Larry as usual!
Nice Audi 80 B4 Cabrio. I would realy like watching you cleaning an S2/RS2 or S4/S6 C4 in the future!
Nice vid, but would've liked to see the polishing and protecting part too (and final result!)
Awesome video can't wait to clean my Saab this summer:)
The rug doctor or similar brand of upholstery cleaners that you buy for $100-150 make cleaning convertible tops and car interiors so fast and easy.
Would the Magic Eraser work on the vinyl window?
I have a 2000 Miata with a vinyl-like material on the outside of the top (certainly not a cloth), but inside is a cloth that has a occasional mildew problem. Should I take the top off and disassemble (since it folds and creases around the frame) to clean it? And have you found that liner material usually hardy enough to treat in the same manner as exterior cloth?
Superb result!
One question.
On the roof, do you have to use an original leather chamois, or can you use a synthetic chamois? Thanks!
Will there be an update video of how the car turned out? That would be awesome!
Will any fabric cleaner work? Also, any waterproofing in a can work??
I have a cloth top on my 1965 Mustang, not original of course. I unfortunately let it sit for a couple of years folded down. It now has some creases in it that don’t seem to go away with the top up. Any suggestions for getting them out?
Thanks Larry! I will definitely use this method to clean my Miata's soft top.
I love watching this guy do detail work, he does the clean work on his channel, and I do the dirty work on mine lol :)
I have a 1990 Mustang 5.0 with a white vinyl convertible top.
Top is structurally sound but needs to be cleaned.
What products do you recommend that I can use to safely clean the top without marking the cars exterior finish ?
Thanks
Great vid, just got the wife a Mini convertible and the roof needs a clean!
Mary Tyler Moore
it would be a better idea to start washing the convertible top from the top to the bottom right ??
I have just discovered your channel and have been watching a ton of your videos, thank you so much. I have tons of issues with both my car & wifes car. Trying to learn to detail properly. I have white convertible top & wife has massive dirt/child mess in her car that I want to fix. Also dirt grounded in my paint from car cover that i am trying to fix. Getting some of that shag product you have to try it. Again, thanks so much.
What about using a spot clean vacc to suck the water out? Or would that be too rough?
Great tips. I own quite a few convertibles and this is great advice.
Just ordered some plastx. I cant wait to fix my stained window!