Vinyl top shine up

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by 19Grabber72, Jul 28, 2010.

  1. 19Grabber72

    19Grabber72 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2008
    Messages:
    453
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    92
    Location:
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2 Door Sport Sedan Grabber
    Hey all,
    What are you using to brighten and keep up your black vinyl roof? I am looking to see what is best to use to not only make like new but to keep the roof from cracking etc.
    Thanks all !
     
  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2007
    Messages:
    6,759
    Likes Received:
    272
    Trophy Points:
    273
    Location:
    Buffalo N.Y.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor
    Saddle soap or Murphys oil soap. Both are good cleaners and wont dry out the Vinyl.
     
  3. COMETIZED

    COMETIZED Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2008
    Messages:
    1,671
    Likes Received:
    542
    Trophy Points:
    288
    Location:
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    70 Mav. 74 Comet
    Vinyl Tops

    I've apply a good saddle soap and then buff lightly . Looks great and has for the last ten years. I've never colored it. It was always blue. I wouldn't apply any of that vinyl spray paint unless the color is absoloutely "gone".
    Just My opinion. :) Cometized

     
  4. Streetdeacon

    Streetdeacon Streetdeacon

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    1,172
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    120
    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    Vehicle:
    1977 Maverick 2dr.
    My vinyl top was a dark green and was starting to fade and streak and check so I got a product made by SEM. It is a vinyl paint. I scrubed the top and dryied it, masked off the whole car and gave it two coats of the paint. It cost about 15 dollars per can but turned out real well. Now it is satin black.
     
  5. 19Grabber72

    19Grabber72 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2008
    Messages:
    453
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    92
    Location:
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2 Door Sport Sedan Grabber
    Thanks everyone! If anyone else has a product they have used please advise.
    The guy before me had the car in the garage all its life so no real wear etc so I am lucky there. However he was set on using Armor All on the thing. His wife said he would go out in the garage and spray and rub in the stuff all the time; regardless of whether or not he drove it. I can say it still has a nice finished look but am afraid that Armor All will make it crack out on me. I have always used mink oil and saddle soap myself. Anyway, let me know if there is something better out there.
    Thanks in advance.
     
  6. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2007
    Messages:
    6,759
    Likes Received:
    272
    Trophy Points:
    273
    Location:
    Buffalo N.Y.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor
    If it has armor all on it...Dont bother ever trying to paint it (I know your not) just saying. You will end up tearing the top off before you get it to look good. That stuff is the painters nightmare...
     

Share This Page