Cleaning convertible top boot

[JerryK]

Hello all,

Relatively new member here, Jerry in New Jersey. I have a 2005 bronze anniversary edition. The top tonneau (boot?) cover has some stains on it and I’m wondering What to use to clean it? Thanks In advance for your thoughts!

Jerry

[BillyL]

Careful not to use anything too harsh. I would suggest the 303 brand cleaner usually found at AutoZone and a soft brush. I also use a hand held steam cleaner that really works great for cleaning on the boot and canvas top with just soapy water.

[007Cruiser]

Hi, Jerry, I’m over in Lawrenceville! You should also be able to find 303 in one of the local marine supply shops.

[steelblue5505]

After cleaning & after it is well dry I suggest you spray it with Scotch Guard. I have done this every Spring on my 05 for the past 15 summers.
Sure makes keeping the boot clean easier & seems to have reduced sun fade.

[BacktotheFuturePete]

Same product you use to clean the top.

[JerryK]

Thanks for the replies and the advice everyone.
jerry

[Frank Dreano]

You shouldn't need Scotch Guard if you use the proper Aerospace 303 product...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My '02 top had apparently never been treated so two doses of the above product and water runs off it like it were made of glass. A cleaner/stain remover spray followed by a preservative treatment in the kit shown.