soft top care

altus · Post by **altus** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:58 pm

Good day all
Just got my 1st ever jeep yesterday, 1997 wranglerâ€¦and I love it!
Only thing I want to know is how do I care for the soft top? How do I wash it and what do I put on for protection?
Thanks!

TJ · Post by TJ » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:52 pm

Welcome and congrats on your selection. There are a few Jeepers here, you'll be fine.

I don't have a soft top, but here is something I found on the net:

http://thefuntimesguide.com/2006/11/abo ... t_tops.php

How about you posting a few pics of the Jeep.

altus · Post by **altus** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:02 pm

I will do, I have been there but dont see any thing you get in new zealand, I think 303 Protectant are the same you use on boats?dont know..lol
http://thefuntimesguide.com/2006/04/protect_windows.php

TJ · Post by TJ » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:22 pm

Newer soft tops on Jeeps are made of sailcloth, check with upholestry or marine shops on what they recommend.

XJ has a TJ with soft top, may be he'll read this and recommend something.

xj · Post by xj » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:42 pm

I got the scotchguard water repellent with mildew retardent, sprayed it on after washing it with warm soapy water and waiting for it to dry. Works ok, but then my top is pretty shot anyway.

What i'd like to know is how to stop the fabric above the doors tearing, and likewise the fabric immediately behind the front cowl. When its stowed both these areas are a stress point in the design, and ultimately they tear.