Jeep Soft Top Maintenance And Cleaning
You ought to maintain your Soft Top upkeep on a regular basis, different times of the year may require more upkeep than others, as well as the age of your Soft Top. As a general rule you ought to be applying protectants every 30 to 90 days depending on the factors already mentioned. There is two areas you ought to be concentrating on when it comes to your Jeep Soft Top. The two areas are
1)The fabric,
2)The Windows &
3)The Zippers. The first two are obvious but sometimes the zippers get ignored until it is late. You require to purchase a oil to keep the zippers in full working order. The two products you are going to require are Cleaner, Protectant, Polisher & Oil.
You love your Jeep but you must love your Soft Top ! The elements are harsh on your Soft Top rain, mildew, UV rays, heat, bird droppings, tar, tree sap & plenty of other things. They Jeep owners love the outside, they love the sun but the sun is not lovely to our Soft Tops. The UV rays of the sun cause the fabric to fade, threads to fail, & our vinyl windows to yellow, crack & fade. For these reasons they must spend a little time & hard work on our Soft Tops. If you care for your Soft Top it will last for plenty of years to come, if you made an investment on a Jeep Bikini Top as your alternate top for the summer months don’t neglect it. Your Jeep Bikini Top needs care & maintenance & what is surprising is that a couple of minute spent on your Jeep Bikini Top will extend the life & improve the look.
Garaging When ever possible
This next topic may seem like a no-brainer but because of the free-wheeling mindset of the Jeep owner some times it goes on unmentioned. Two of the best ways to protect your Jeep Soft Top is to garage your Jeep. By garaging your Jeep you are reducing the exposure to the elements. This does not mean that you can skip the Soft Top maintenance but it does mean that you are buying time. Keep it in mind whenever possible even if you don’t have a home garage you can garage your Jeep at the mall, the doctors office or work. When you are out take a few minutes to look around before you park & see if the facility offers garage parking. Take advantage of the chance & garage your Soft Top.
Applying Protectants
Soft Tops look like they are made of canvas but in reality they are made of PVC made to be flexible by adding “Plasticizers”. Acrylic, polyester, cotton blends & other synthetics are woven to form your Soft Top. These fabrics are treated with water repellant chemicals since they are thought about breathable fabrics. As with any Soft Top with time you may encounter a break down of the fabric & experience leaks. Applying protectants on a regular basis will extend the life of the top & prevent an early onset of leaks. The protectants are going to assist the functionality as well as the look of the Soft Tops by safeguarding your Jeep Soft Top from rain, UV rays, mildew & heat.
Cleaning
The most important point is to purchase the right products, secondly you ought to take some time to read the instructions & follow them closely. Some of the trusted brands to think about are Bestop, Raggtop & Mopar. These brands offer the products you require, Cleaner, Protectant, Polisher & Oil. When purchasing your Soft Top maintenance products these are brands that have been around a long time, & they know through testing how to keep you Jeep Soft Top in great shape.
Products
Bestop is a long standing brand that makes Jeep Soft Tops, Bikini Tops, Safari Tops
Windjammer & Duster Combos. Since they make Soft Tops they understand the
necessary upkeep. They offer a Cleaner & Protectant Combo Pack that includes everything you require for your Jeep Soft Top, a Cleaner, Protectant & Polisher for your windows. You will still require to purchase the Zipper Cleaner/Lubricant. RaggTop offers a two Pack with Cleaner & Protectant but you will still require to purchase the Window Polisher & the Zipper Cleaner/Lubricant.
Mopar has the best Zipper Cleaner & Oil product for your Jeep Soft Top.
The Cleaner/Lubricant works on all types of zippers, plastic & metal. The bottle has a special brush that lets you remove dirt & deposits lodged in the zipper
channel & applies the oil as well. Don’t Forget Your Zippers!!!
because your Jeep Soft Top looks like canvas it doesn’t mean it is, Right?They discussed this historicallyin the past so don’t tidy your Soft Top with regular household
products. Never use Bleach, Detergents, Ammonia or Alcohol based products. These product will deteriorate your top & reduce the quality & life of you Soft Top.
Steps
Make sure the shampoo/cleaner you use does not contain oils. Oil
will act as a dust magnet. As long as you stick to the trusted products
your Jeep Soft Top will be protected.
Use a Soft bristle brush to get grime & dirt loose from the surface.
Make sure you rinse thoroughly all residues away to insure will the life of SoftTop.
Wash your Soft Top at least two times a month or when you notice dust or dirt collecting.
When cleaning the windows, tidy them left to right or right to left so that you don’t scratch the surface. Make sure you rinse the windows thoroughly.
Apply Soft Top Protectant, do this in the shade so that the Protectant doesn’t dry out allowing you the time you require to spread it around.Apply it in a circular or crisscross motion.
When applying the cleaner to the Windows make sure you use a soft terry cloth or a cotton rag & apply the cleaner inside & out.
You made an investment on your Jeep Soft Top, Bikini Top, Safari Top or Windjammer Duster Combo, now protect it. Make sure you get the industry trusted products from Bestop, RaggTop & Mopar, follow the instructions & keep a maintenance schedule.
About the Author
Lourdes Amil is a Marketing Specialist for Morris 4×4 Center and Jeep Enthusiast. Morris 4×4 Center is the Foremost Online Retailer of Jeep Parts and Accessories.
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