I'm trying to waterproof my vert top.

warddc · 04-07-2006, 11:11 AM

I first washed with Raggtop cloth top cleaner. I am using the Raggtop fabric sealant. When i spray it on as mf suggested it just kinda beads up and sits on top of the fabric like dew would sit on grass. Am i supposed to let it dry like that. i didn't like the look of the application and kinda gently wiped it around with a microfiber cloth. i looked better and dryed ok but during the last rain we had, it didn't bead like it was really waterproofed. I did three coats of the sealant but like i said i gently rubbed each one in rather than just letting dry as a mist. I am guessing that i probably just wiped most of it off. Should i be just spraying this on and letting it dry as they suggest? (i know that sounds funny but it looked like it would dry funny).

TIA,
dave.

itzphong · 04-07-2006, 04:58 PM

THe vert cover is already water proof? I think my is... are you jus adding extra protection?

OCDGarage · 04-07-2006, 06:03 PM

Yes it is supposed to look like that. It is actually paraffin wax carried by a solvent and it slowly works its way into the fibers. i know what you mean though. The first time I saw it I though I looked funny also. It helps if you set the vehicle in the sun. 3 coats is recommended. Make sure the protectant has fully soaked in before applying the next coat.

If you have any other questions about this product or any other products don't hesitate to ask.

Brett @ OCD

04-07-2006, 11:11 AM	#1
warddc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 137 My Ride: 02 325Ci Convertible View My Garage	I'm trying to waterproof my vert top. I first washed with Raggtop cloth top cleaner. I am using the Raggtop fabric sealant. When i spray it on as mf suggested it just kinda beads up and sits on top of the fabric like dew would sit on grass. Am i supposed to let it dry like that. i didn't like the look of the application and kinda gently wiped it around with a microfiber cloth. i looked better and dryed ok but during the last rain we had, it didn't bead like it was really waterproofed. I did three coats of the sealant but like i said i gently rubbed each one in rather than just letting dry as a mist. I am guessing that i probably just wiped most of it off. Should i be just spraying this on and letting it dry as they suggest? (i know that sounds funny but it looked like it would dry funny). TIA, dave.

04-07-2006, 04:58 PM	#2
itzphong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middlesex County, NJ Posts: 356 My Ride: 01 330CIC, 02 745i View My Garage	THe vert cover is already water proof? I think my is... are you jus adding extra protection? __________________ Iforged Equips 19x8.5, 19x10 -Toyo T1R 235/35/19 265/30/19 - K40 Front and Rear detector - Predator 6500K - Icelink - GruppeM Intake - Smoked front corners - JL 10W7 - JL 500/1 Want/BUY List Pioneer Z2 UUC TS3Exhaust? Fog light HID 6500K Painted Front reflectors Side clears LED taillights

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04-07-2006, 06:03 PM	#3
OCDGarage Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY Posts: 247 My Ride: Cabrio M3, Carbon View My Garage	Yes it is supposed to look like that. It is actually paraffin wax carried by a solvent and it slowly works its way into the fibers. i know what you mean though. The first time I saw it I though I looked funny also. It helps if you set the vehicle in the sun. 3 coats is recommended. Make sure the protectant has fully soaked in before applying the next coat. If you have any other questions about this product or any other products don't hesitate to ask. Brett @ OCD