Cleaning Engine and Vert Top

AzianStang · 05-11-2005, 09:23 PM

I was wondering what you convertible guys use to keep your top looking great and in good condition.

Also, my engine compartment is a little dusty, what methods/products do you guys use to clean this area?

Silver10th · 06-05-2005, 08:49 PM

A lot of people clean there engine different way but here is how I clean mine. I mix up a cup with 50/50 mix of car wash soap and water. Use a small clean paint brush (1" or 1 1/2") to brush the soap/water mix on your motor. Stay away from the parts you don't want to get wet. After your motor is soaped up turn your water hose on to a slow small controled stream of water and rinse the soap off. Again, stay away from the parts you don't want to get wet. Before the water dries and leaves spots use a aircompressor to blow your motor dry. After that just detail the parts you want and your motor is ready for the show.

nckissfan · 06-05-2005, 10:56 PM

there is a product out there by 303 for cleaning, and protecting convertible tops. I have also used a 50/50 woolite/water mixture. The 303 stuff can be found at Summit Racing. I bought mine at a local RV dealer. If there is one close to you, check them. A lot of RV owners use the 303 on their awnings.

txrdrnr · 06-16-2005, 10:49 AM

You can also use Raggtopp for cleaning and maintaining the top, just do a search online and you can find it many places.

flynfink · 06-16-2005, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txrdrnr

You can also use Raggtopp for cleaning and maintaining the top, just do a search online and you can find it many places.

second on the Raggtopp products.

digdugdaddy · 07-07-2005, 02:07 PM

I use the blue shop towels and a couple small detailing brushes on the motor. Clean off most of the dirt and dust then use Finish2001 to keep it looking shiny and purdy.

**cobrabitn** · 07-07-2005, 09:22 PM

I always loved to play Dig Dug. I have it on a video game but when it first came out I was a digdug king. Could run it over a million...

nckissfan · 07-07-2005, 10:20 PM

yeah, DigDug is a classic video game, I loved that, too.

black97snake · 07-14-2005, 12:01 AM

for engine bay...I spray everything with full strength Purple Power...and let it soak for a few mins, then spray it out with a hose, and then looks all clean and pretty. I've never had any problems with it before. Does anybody have a better method?

05-11-2005, 09:23 PM	#1
AzianStang Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 4	Cleaning Engine and Vert Top I was wondering what you convertible guys use to keep your top looking great and in good condition. Also, my engine compartment is a little dusty, what methods/products do you guys use to clean this area? __________________ 99 SVT CONVERTIBLE

06-05-2005, 08:49 PM	#2
Silver10th Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Elon N.C. Posts: 111	A lot of people clean there engine different way but here is how I clean mine. I mix up a cup with 50/50 mix of car wash soap and water. Use a small clean paint brush (1" or 1 1/2") to brush the soap/water mix on your motor. Stay away from the parts you don't want to get wet. After your motor is soaped up turn your water hose on to a slow small controled stream of water and rinse the soap off. Again, stay away from the parts you don't want to get wet. Before the water dries and leaves spots use a aircompressor to blow your motor dry. After that just detail the parts you want and your motor is ready for the show. __________________ Bottles are for babies, REAL men get blown! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/796051 www.mustangsofburlington.com

06-05-2005, 10:56 PM	#3
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	there is a product out there by 303 for cleaning, and protecting convertible tops. I have also used a 50/50 woolite/water mixture. The 303 stuff can be found at Summit Racing. I bought mine at a local RV dealer. If there is one close to you, check them. A lot of RV owners use the 303 on their awnings. __________________

06-16-2005, 10:49 AM	#4
txrdrnr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 10	You can also use Raggtopp for cleaning and maintaining the top, just do a search online and you can find it many places. __________________

07-07-2005, 09:22 PM	#7
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	I always loved to play Dig Dug. I have it on a video game but when it first came out I was a digdug king. Could run it over a million... __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

07-07-2005, 02:07 PM	#6
digdugdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Windsor, VA Posts: 3	I use the blue shop towels and a couple small detailing brushes on the motor. Clean off most of the dirt and dust then use Finish2001 to keep it looking shiny and purdy.

07-07-2005, 10:20 PM	#8
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	yeah, DigDug is a classic video game, I loved that, too. __________________

07-14-2005, 12:01 AM	#9
black97snake Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 19	for engine bay...I spray everything with full strength Purple Power...and let it soak for a few mins, then spray it out with a hose, and then looks all clean and pretty. I've never had any problems with it before. Does anybody have a better method?

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