Jimmy Vegas
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- Mar 9, 2016
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Finally got to test out my Ragg Tapp Vinyl Top Cleaning Kit, as well as my brandy new Ragg Tapp Convertible Brush, complaints of Autogeek (Thanks guys!).
Let me premise this by defending the cleaner right off the bat. My beloved Chevelle sat for many years in the garage without proper care, so the top is quite dirty and is scheduled to be replaced. (Drivetrain, engine, brakes, then paint, top, and interior.) So the this was no slight task for any cleaner.
To begin, let me say how much I like the brush. It’s quite large, yet comfortable in my hand. The bristles are long and soft and work well.
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BeforeAccording to the direction on the bottle, I rinsed the top to remove loose dirt, then sprayed the top liberally. I let the Ragg Tapp cleaner dwell for around 12 minutes (10-20 per directions) and then began brushing.
I did notice the top getting slightly cleaner while working with it, and rinsing revealed that it had removed some of the embedded dirt.
For fun, I decided to try a section with Amazing Roll Off, as a few people had told me that it was good for convertible tops.
The section closest to the windshield (on the left) was done with Ragg Tapp, the section to the right was done with Roll Off, but still using the Ragg Tapp brush. (I really like that brush!)
However, as I am sold on the brush, so am I sold on the Ragg Tapp Vinyl Protectant. I did notice my top drinking that up and like the sheen it left behind. I’ll definitely be treating my new top with that!
Let me premise this by defending the cleaner right off the bat. My beloved Chevelle sat for many years in the garage without proper care, so the top is quite dirty and is scheduled to be replaced. (Drivetrain, engine, brakes, then paint, top, and interior.) So the this was no slight task for any cleaner.
To begin, let me say how much I like the brush. It’s quite large, yet comfortable in my hand. The bristles are long and soft and work well.
View attachment 52615
Before
I did notice the top getting slightly cleaner while working with it, and rinsing revealed that it had removed some of the embedded dirt.
For fun, I decided to try a section with Amazing Roll Off, as a few people had told me that it was good for convertible tops.
The section closest to the windshield (on the left) was done with Ragg Tapp, the section to the right was done with Roll Off, but still using the Ragg Tapp brush. (I really like that brush!)
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After, better, but too much to ask of these cleaners.
The Roll Off did foam up a little better, and it seemed that more dirt was coming off while scrubbing. After rinsing, I’d call it a draw. Like I said, that top is so rough that it will take multiple attempts to get it close to clean. I’ll hit it again soon, and update when I do. Right now, I'm calling this inconclusive.After, better, but too much to ask of these cleaners.
However, as I am sold on the brush, so am I sold on the Ragg Tapp Vinyl Protectant. I did notice my top drinking that up and like the sheen it left behind. I’ll definitely be treating my new top with that!
