Discoloration of white convertible top
My white feature car has a yellow/brown stain on the top. It is in the area of the rear pillar. With the top down, it is in the area of the rear wheel well.
At a show, I talked to the original owner of a '92 feature car with the same problem. He said the stains had been there since new and had never progressed. His stains were on both sides
Anyone else with the same problem? What's causing the problem? Anyway to get the stain off?
At a show, I talked to the original owner of a '92 feature car with the same problem. He said the stains had been there since new and had never progressed. His stains were on both sides
Anyone else with the same problem? What's causing the problem? Anyway to get the stain off?
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Aside from cleaning it with a soft bristle brush and Dawn, the best thing I've found for removing stains and bringing back the white is a product by Mr. Clean, called Magic Eraser. It uses no chemicals, just dampen the sponge and rub the stain. I haven't found anything it won't remove yet. (Don't ask me how it works, it just does. :?: ) I actually use the erasers on any part of the car, you know how hard it is to keep an all white vehicle clean. Works especially well on the white leather, you can see the dirt lifting out of the grain.
I'm not sure if it will help in your situation, but it is worth a try. The Magic Erasers aren't expensive, and I'm sure you can find them at your local WallyMart.
Sue
When the top is folded there must be something it rubs against.
I think my top is original so I have other areas of discoloration, too. Especially on the top side along the frame members.
I use Raggtopp cleaner and protectant. They work pretty well but still require a lot of elbow grease. I will try the Magic Eraser.
Well it's 80 degrees and sunny here in San Antonio. Hmmm....I think I'll take the Stang out for a short drive.
Don't know if you have little ones in your household, but if you do the Erasers are great for removing crayon marks on walls. (I've even gotten permanent marker off surfaces with it.) No, I don't work for Mr. Clean...lol
I wish the weather was that nice here, even though my car is now being held hostage at the transmission shop... [X-(] Maybe I'll get her back in time for some spring cruising...
Sue [B-)]
I hope you realize how lucky you are. With all the sand and salt on the road here, I don't dare take it out. I peeked under the cover today and am really getting antsy to take it for a drive. I guess the upside is that it helps keep the mileage down.
I tried it and it really got the dirt out. Those panels now look brand new!!! The only problem is that now the rest of my interior looks dingy and I have to keep going on the rest. Luckily they are really easy to use and don't require any scrubbing.
Thanks again for the recommendation.