Rick:
I use 303 products, a lot. I use the convertible top cleaner and the
protectant on all of my convertibles (3). However, the most glowing
recommendation and cleanest data that I have is regarding the canvas awnings
on my home. Texas sun and breezes (50+mph) can really degrade the canvas
quite quickly. The flapping of the winds is brutal, even on the tightest
awnings. BTW, I voted for aluminum awnings but my vote doesn't count as much
on the house as in the garage. Anyway, I was averaging ~5-6 years from an
awning before discovering 303 products. I am now at 11+ years and while there
are some small holes the threads aren't rotting and tearing, which of course
meant canvas across the yard. Truly impressive. On the convertible tops, I
find that the water beads nicely and with a simple rinse the top can usually
be cleaned sans soap. Only once every 4-5 washes do I use the soap on the
roof and that is an extremely dilute formulation, as in 1 capful of Car Wash
liquid (I think Meguires) to about 4 gallons of water. The cars wash
perfectly and my wax jobs last nicely too. It is a misnomer to believe that
more suds mean more cleaning power. The surfactants in the wash and a little
elbow grease produces a nice 'sheeting' action when rinsing. Not that you
asked, but I use Meguire's Tech wax on the paint which goes on very easily, so
thin you almost cannot see it, and comes off readily. Truly a fine product.
I have no financial interest in either 303 or Meguires, I just have had great
luck with them both.
Hope this helps,
Ed Fisher
Dallas, Tx
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