Miata Mailing List: February 1994, Message #99
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   From: robert@caliban.ucsd.edu (Robert Holland)
Subject: Re:  rag top care
   Date: Mon, 7 Feb 1994 11:48:39 -0500

> I went to the auto supply store yesterday to get thoroughly bewildered.  I
> want to get a product to put on the soft top of my new 94 B for protection.  I
> asked for a water based leather treatment or vinyl top dressing that is not a
> penetrating type as suggested in the manual.  Most of the products were not
> clear to me as to contents.  The manager said that none of their products
> qualified.  HELP!  What do any of you use?  I got Mother's California cleaner
> and wax for the body.  I want to take the best care I can of my baby.  I would
> appreciate any recomendations.     Carolyn

I'm a big fan of Meguiar's car care products. I think #40 is their vinyl cleaner.
I used to use Armor All, which made the top look nice, but was too oily (left
oily streaks when it rained). Meguiar's vinyl cleaner has a lot less oil (if any)
and does a good job on the interior. Actually, I think #40 is vinyl care, and #18?
is the vinyl cleaner (removes gunk left behind). I know others on this net use
it (this is where I got the info).

I also use Meguiars #9 swirl remover (to remove tiny scratches and blemishes),
followed by #7 gloss wax, followed by high-gloss yellow wax (can't remember
the number). Use #9 sparingly, as it has a mild abrasive, and only where/when
needed. Usually you just use the last two. I seem to have digressed.

Nothings too good for my '92A, Testosterone Red.

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Robert Holland
Southwest Fisheries Science Center
robert@caliban.ucsd.edu