RaggTopp Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner/Protectant Kit

I recently acquired a 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet. Overall, the car has been maintained extremely well. However, the rag top, which is fabric, looked a bit tired. It wasn't terrible, but the black appeared more gray-black and the color appeared darker by the folds and support bars. So, after reading reviews of convertible top cleaners, both on Amazon and in various car and consumer blogs, I decided to give Raggtopp a try. I have to admit to some apprehension, as the roof was not that bad and I didn't want to make things worse. I read the instructions, decided it look straight-forward, and on a went. First thing I did was go to a DIY car wash (I live in a condo, where the nearest hook-up to the car was about 500 feet away). This turned out to be very fortuitous. I used water only, at first on normal strength, but then at power wash strength. I was shocked. At first, I thought the machine was also dispensing soap. It was only after I aimed the water to another part of the car that I realized the soap was coming out of the roof. And it kept coming. That roof held enough soap from prior - maybe years - of washes to was a couple of cars. I think this is important information. A number of reviews complained of the roof looking more, rather than less, gray than before the application of RaggTopp. That was what happened with my roof until I got all the old soap out of it. Also, if your roof appears more faded around the places it folds and/or the supports are, this could be a good indication the roof is loaded with soap. That's because liquid tends to pool in those areas and, if all the soap hadn't been washed out, it would accumulate there, even if the roof seemed dry when you opened it. I very strongly recommend washing the roof with a power washer or taking it to a DIY wash with a high power washer. A hose wash isn't going to get all that old soap out (which is how it accumulated to begin with - either that or at automated car washes). Next, I applied the cleaner per the directions. I used about 2/3 of the bottle. I then brushed the roof with the provided brush, in accordance with the instructions in my car's owner's manual, which stated to always brush from the back to the front (and not back and forth as one may be inclined to do). Unlike a number of reviewers mentioned, my brush did not loose bristles. Whether or not that is due to the back-to-front movement or not, I don't know. With the exception of a few yellow specks here and there, the cleaner seemed to remove the dirt. I used my finger nail to dislodge those specks. Again, my roof did not seem to be especially dirty to begin with, other than looking somewhat gray. I then thoroughly rinsed off the cleaner, again using the power washer. As I was doing this, I could see the roof already looked much blacker. I kept rinsing until there was no signs of the cleaner in the water or on the car. I washed down the rest of the car and then went back to give the roof a second, but fairly light, re-cleaning. Fortunately, it was a sunny, dry San Diego day. So, by the time I got back home - a 20 minute trip, including highway speeds - the roof felt dry. Just in case, I waited until after my trip to the dog park, where I stayed about an hour with my dogs. Again, the car was parked in the sun. I wouldn't recommend driving any distance, or going where there would likely be dust, sand or other debris in the air. But, the park was only 2 miles away and the air was very calm. Upon closer inspection when I got home, I discovered the roof was very slightly damp on top of the support bars. Because there wasn't a clear path to the sun at home, I parked in the garage but left the door open to allow air circulation, while keeping the car out of the open and potentially dirt-infused air. After about 3 hours, I checked to roof and found it completely dry. Now came the part I was really worried about - applying the protectant. What worried me was (1) over spray and (2) being able to remove it if it looked bad. There was a slight breeze now, so I faced a dilemma: apply it outside and risk over spray and unevenness, apply it in the garage, where it is darker (yes, with the door open), or wait until another time, risking the roof getting dirty and having to repeat the cleaning. I decided to test the breeze. The breeze turned out not to be a problem. But, what was, was avoiding spraying on the other parts of the car, such as the windshield frame, the windows, and the small space between the bottom of the rear window and the rear deck lid. No worries. I could easily control the path of the stray and where the inevitable over spray did occur, I wiped it off immediately without a problem. As I sprayed, it appeared to leave a white mist on the roof. That caused by heart to skip a beat. But, it very quickly disappeared. The roof looked very much better. However, given the amount of old soap that spewed out of it at the car wash, it was apparent protection was very much required. A few hours later, I applied a second coat. I will have to wait for some rain or another DIY washing and the passage of some time to address how well the protectant works. While not overbearing, the protectant has a slight polyurethane smell. Did it return my fabric roof to showroom condition? No. But it sure made the 7 year old roof look much, much better. The picture is an "after" picture. I forgot to take a "before." A caveat: If your roof has uneven fading of the coloring, as opposed dirt and grime, this, nor any other, cleaner is not going to fix it. You will need dye for that. Sorry for the long-winded review, but I wanted to cover all the bases and address some of the issues described in other reviews. And, no, I am not affiliated with either the manufacturer or the seller. Nor was I compensated in any way for the review.

I purchased this product about a week ago after doing some extensive research on convertable top cleaners. Needless to say this one was stood out. I was skeptical at first but eventually pulled the trigger and purchased it. I washed the top down today 5/31/18 and my top is looking it's best in the 4 years I've been cleaning my top. I won't be able to apply the Fabric Protectant today for various reasons. As soon as I'm able to apply it I'll be back with another review of RaggTopp Fabric Convertable Cleaner & Protectant.

Don't buy this product from Perfect Auto Image.The brush and towel are not from RAGGTOPP.The brush falls apart and the towel is not microfiber as advertised.I contacted the manufacturer and they stated that the supplied brush and towel are not theirs but they still are sending replacements.RAGGTOPP is a reputable company and I recommend buying directly from RAGGTOPP to not get scammed.

The cleaner seems to of worked very well. The protectorant not at all.I have a 2008 mustang convertible.I followed the directions and any tips I read here - I fully rinsed the top, scrubbed it and then rinsed it until no more soap or other residue was visible and the water rinsed clear.I then let it completely dry. (It was 95 degrees out and sunny - I waited about 5 hours.) I then taped off and protected the windows and surrounding paint, then sprayed the protectorant in sweeping motion across the top. I waited about 15Min, until it was dry to the touch, and did another coat - repeating untilThe can was used up.It hasn’t rained and I didn’t use the car since I did the treatment. I wanted it to fully set. It rained yesterday, 3 days after the treatment - it’s looks nice and clean but there is no beading of water at all. Zero.My understanding is that this is supposed to do that? And what I was looking for to help protect the top.I wouldn’t but it again. I would get the cleaner, like I said that seems to have worked well. Side note: my top is in really good condition and so please take that into consideration as gas the cleaner goes. It was a basic, no frills wash. I didn’t have stains or the like.

It is ok, not sure if more horse hair was left on the top or in the brush after cleaning. The cleaner seems like it had to be sprayed on heavy to get it to do a good job. The sealer had enough in the can to do 3 coats on a small top an Audi A4. It hasn't rained since I applied the sealer so hopefully it works as advertised.It has now been 2 weeks since applied and it has rained and the beading is spotty at best. Not impressed with this product and will not purchase again.

Well, I got the package and went to work. Wet down the top, applied the cleaner and used the brush that was provided to scrub the surface - as per the instructions. Lots and lots of bristles came out of the brush and were all over the fabric convertible top (Boxster). Nope, I wasn't being aggressive with the brush. I then spent 15 minutes trying to get the bristles of the top - using the hose and then picking them off one by one. Really?? For the price charged you think they could provide a better quality brush. I am waiting for the top to thoroughly dry (as per instructions) and then I will use the sealant. I knocked off two stars because the brush is a no brainer

Tried using 303 convertible top cleaner two times last year with no results as seen in picture. Applied Ragg Toll cleaner today and there is no comparison. After it dried I applied the protectant and wow did it shine up even more(didn't provide pic it didn't show up well). After doing research I also believe the horse hair brush is a definite must to get the dirt out compared to using a standard brush or rag. Well worth the money for a 21 year old car!