Rust-Oleum NeverWet on convertible top???

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drukkosz

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Hi,

I saw how that product works in my local Home Depot and have to say I am impressed with it. And was wondering if somebody applied it on the convertible top??
thanks
 
Hi...and: :welcome:...to AGO!

Sounds like this product would be an excellent "first review" opportunity for a newer AGO forum member.

{Hint: A side-by-side (50/50) comparison with RAGG TOPP, on an eligible "guinea pig" convertible top.}

:)

Bob
 
Come on Bob.... don't encourage the guy!

You need to do a little more research on the product and resiliency to chemicals that may be used in the process of detailing the car (can be removed with ordinary laundry detergent). Also, read the fabric application info. It states clearly that it leaves a chalky, white haze on the fabric.
 
There was huge interest in this product when it appeared on you-tube videos although most of the interest on detailing forums was immediately dismissed by a glance through the product details. With fabrics, it definitely should work and it would be interesting to know how is actually behaves. There have been a lot of comments relating to the finish one achieves with the product (almost that it dries 'milky' so you can see it) but I don't think anyone has actually tried it on a soft top and confirmed or denied the above. If doing so, make sure you do a little test corner, somewhere inconspicuous, just in case you don't like the result and it turned out to be a pain to remove.
 
Thank you :)
Yea looks like I will have to give it a try somewhere on the corner and see how it looks when dried.
 
Dr_Pain said:
Come on Bob.... don't encourage the guy!
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Sorry...I didn't mean to appear flippant.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEVERWET BASE COAT
Revision Date: 6/20/2013
Identification Number: 275182
Product Use/Class: Hydrophobic Base Coat

3. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Chemical Name..............CAS#..............Weight %
-Liquefied Petroleum Gas.......68476-86-8.......30.0
-Aliphatic Hydrocarbon...........64742-89-8.......20.0
-n-Butyl Acetate.....................123-86-4........15.0
-Methyl Isobutyl Ketone..........108-10-1.........15.0
-Methyl Acetate.......................79-20-9.........15.0
-Ethyl Acetate........................141-78-6.........10.0
-Polypropylene......................9003-07-0..........5.0
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEVERWET TOP COAT
Revision Date: 6/20/2013
Identification Number: 275183
Product Use/Class: Hydrophobic Top Coat

3. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Chemical Name.......................CAS#.............Weight %
-Acetone...............................67-64-1..............75.0
-Liquefied Petroleum Gas.......68476-86-8..........30.0
-Silicones and Siloxanes,
Dimethyl-,
Reaction Product with Silica....67762-90-7.........5.0
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

That's why...IMHO...a: "Test-spot"<<<(M.P.) on a: "guinea pig rag-top" would be advisable.


:)

Bob
 
That stuff definitely alters the appearance of whatever it's sprayed on so I would not advise using it on a fabric top. Stick with something like 303 fabric guard or duragloss convertible top protectant.
Also never wet is NOT permanent so why risk it?
 
Do yourself a favor and not "try" this, it may backfire on you in the worst way.
 
I work for the company that makes 303. Never wet is a great product, and for what I have read is ideal for hard surfaces. It is my understanding watching the reviews it is a frosted color, not clear so it will change the appearance of what you spray it on. Second I do not believe that it is recommended for fabric that is going to be flexed.

I would suggest you do a test on some fabric your not concerned about and give it a try. If not stick with 303 or even Ragg Top which are both proven to work
 
do not use it, the stuff is pure junk...i cleaned dried and treated a pair of work boots with it gave more than 1 week of cure time inside, (after it stopped stinking up the garage) and the first day i wore them it rained and it worked amazing, day 2 and it didnt repel water at all, still discolored the boots badly...save your money and skip the junk...scotchguard would probably hold up better than never wet.
 
Interesting feedback. I presume that someone thought it was a viable product because they put money in and brought it to market. From what cplchris says, it doesn't do much on fabric (or, more to the point, it isn't durable) and I understand that it isn't really meant for hard surfaces because it won't stick properly. So what is it meant for?

Just shows you the power of marketing... there were hundreds of people on various auto forums who were inclined to tell everyone about the product but it turns out that no one (at least no one I am aware of) has actually found a good use for it!
 
PiPUK said:
Interesting feedback. I presume that someone thought it was a viable product because they put money in and brought it to market. From what cplchris says, it doesn't do much on fabric (or, more to the point, it isn't durable) and I understand that it isn't really meant for hard surfaces because it won't stick properly. So what is it meant for?

Just shows you the power of marketing... there were hundreds of people on various auto forums who were inclined to tell everyone about the product but it turns out that no one (at least no one I am aware of) has actually found a good use for it!
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PT Barney did say that "a sucker is born every day!". In the US that is a LOT of suckers with buying power. Group enough of them and you can make a couple of millions and fade away on your island drinking margaritas. :nomore:
 
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