I finished watching this 13 minute video. I don't even have a convertible.

The Linus tech tips of the car industry😱😂😂

Thank you for actually working on something that is dirty for your demo. All these other guys do videos on new and perfect clean cars. You always have some of the best videos.

I always like a short shot of the finished car :)

For the benefit of anyone who reads the comments and wanted info on convertible back window repair. As Larry's vid here was more about cleaning the Haartz cloth top, I'd like to offer my experience with repairing a badly scuffed and scratched plastic window. To avoid overheating or stretching the plastic, I had a friend hold a heavy textbook directly against the opposite side, with a dampened medium-thick microfiber cloth in between. This way, the plastic behind my direct working area was evenly supported, cooled, and not scratched further. I then used my Rupes mini polisher and many of the same steps/products used for headlight repair (wet sand, buff, polish.) The results were actually quite satisfying and completed quickly. In about 90 minutes a top I was ready to throw away looked 98% perfect and has continued to look as good 3 years on. Let's face it, most of the time the top is down anyway - or what's the point of a convertible?

10:23 window part

Thanks so much for doing this video. Those of us with roadsters really appreciate it! I totally used these tips about a week after this posted. Keep up the good work and the interesting series Larry. I have learned a LOT from you, so thank you!

Really love your work Larry. It's interesting going back and forth between you and another large detailing company on youtube. Most of their videos seem like advertisements, while yours are simply informative. "Apply a hydrophobic substance, I'm using this, but you can use whatever, just apply a few times a year depending on your circumstance." I've been watching your videos since your Season 1 debut on Drive Clean, and have used a lot of your techniques to keep my new 2015 Scion FR-S brand new and shiny, so thank you for all your help.

them sunglasses tho

Great video and very informative! Just a note that using any cleaning liquid containing petrol distillates or something as innocuous as dish washing liquid also contribute to the yellowing of the rear window because they extract the polymers out of the plastic making it brittle. Avoid them at all costs. Rather use the correct products all over the car. I use Autosol Plastic polish to restore the rear window on mine to good as new every year or so. If you happen to own one of these lovely cars, be careful about running the rear demister (a heated fan in this model) too long. This leads to the window "burning" and eventually developing holes!

just got a convertible....1989 corvette with a convertible top!. My first convertible, ever. I'm driving since 1965 !!! I wanted one more 'Vette' before I died. Thanks for this info on the conv. top. I had t-tops before and your info will be used, Thanks

"don't touch it if you don't need to" and he says that as he's leaning on it lmao.

Sometimes I think youtube was created so that great info like this could be shared. Thanks a million for your great tips.

Auto interior shops here replace the back vinyl windows pretty cheap. Its nice to have a new clear window.

Good video. My 2 cents now. After soaking and gently brushing as you correctly show, I use a carpet-cleaning vacuum cleaner, which sucks liquid out of the fabric. Of course, gently stroking the soft top with it. That REMOVES the dirty mix of water and grime OUT OF the fabric. Just look at the liquid you've extracted, it tells of lot.

303 Fabric Guard is absolutely the best. That Raggtop stuff is acceptable, but considerably more expensive, although it does have anti molding agents. The 303 Fabric Guard lasts significantly longer though.

Did anyone else notice the trunk flexing when he had his elbow on it?

On the window, going up and down is the only way it should be done. If you go from side to side headlamp glare from car behind you can spread across the window imparing your view. If up and down, then glare will go that way and leave the amjority of your window glare free and easier to see out of. Same applies to wind screen as well. Always up and down.

This video has single handedly gotten me into car detailing. One thing leads to another. Thanks for the awesome video. And the shag cleaner. 😉

Omg I have a vynl top and I always use the cloth cleaning method. Haha. Thanks larry!! Now I know I can clean it in 5 seconds (: yea vyln tops are easy but the water runs every where.

In regards to the back seam of the window, that is not mold. It's a kind of plant that grows in wet conditions. We see it a lot in boat canvas, and one way to loosen it is steam. If you do that, you don't have to use the stiff bristled brush as much. I agree with spraying it with the cleaner and agitating it, but before rinsing, hit it with a steamer, and it will come right out. If you don't get all of it out, it will grow back.

Nice job Larry. It would've been nice to see the car after being fully detailed. Keep up the great work!

Larry is correct once again, Plexus is the right choice for the window. It cleans and polish while leaving the window flexible. West Marine stocks it but its not cheap at $34 can.

i wish you were my neighbor. i could get you to detail my car. i just bought a 98 sebring convertible that has a great top with a glass window. the car still looks great. it's the color of the car in this video and has gold colored inserts in the wheels. those two colors with the black top make it stand out. it looks expensive. love it. it needs to be detailed all over but it's been taken really good care of and garage kept. inside has no mildew smell at all. i got lucky finding this car. 121000 miles, runs fantastic, with all service records. i don't drive that much anymore and i doubt if i drive three thousand miles a year. it should last me a while. i generally keep a car till it's dead and of no use at all. usually 15 years and the cars are used. some needed an engine when i got them for free. my cars lasted when i could work on them to put them on the road again. one was so good someone stole it and stripped it. i put it back together and sold it. it was a 55 chevy with extensive work and all the goodies including fiberglass front fenders and a custom paint job. it was heart breaking. i can't do it anymore. thank god for young people like you. the owner of this sebring was obsessed about servicing the car. i'm so glad. i got it for $ 1300. he wanted 18. it needed a motor mount to pass inspection. the convertible top needs to be conditioned so it will look more black. besides scotchguard, is there anything to make the black top look black again. i know armor all probably shouldn't be used or should it ? thanks

Thanks for the video. Bought my son a 04 Mustang convertible and this has very helpful. Gotta love a guy that really loves his work.

Huge fan homie. Recently discoverd your channel & have completly been inspired to detail my somewhat beat up Honda Accord. Thanks! Will order an Ammo sticker & Ammo:Mud as well!

I love the positive attitude from the get go, not complicated as you think made me watch the vlogg till the end 👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

Forget the car The real gift is having this guy actually clean your car up like that

I've had great success with the rupes 3 in polisher, orange cut pad and sonax perfect finish. polish both the inside and outside of the plastic window and wipe with IPA. Seal with a good sealant and keep it in good shape!

This may be an old video but wow I have so much to learn! You’re awesome Larry!

Any one else get chills from the brushing sound?

Wow, I can't believe I missed this video back in 2015. The window-question has been knawing at me for quite a while!

Awesome video, Larry! Excited to maybe see a reaction video or photo of the young lad receiving his first car. My first ride was a 1991 Mazda Familiar :)

Would be cool if you put up a video of the finished car all polished and ready for the kid

...At last,,,there's some one that actually knows ..what he's doing...Well done. A professional..5 stars

Glad this video popped up.

I tune in to youtube every day hoping you have uploaded a new video!! What i like about you and your videos the most is how much information you share. Yes i agree you have a great vessel in youtube to sell your products but unlike other companies you dont just push it down peoples throats. I have a tonne of respect for you saying things like "im removing this product because i feel its not as good as...." Your vids have helped me constantly so i just wanna say thank you. Keep up the good work larry.

Really, Really good video. I love to watch AMMO videos, with calm and patience to explain and I can understand very well.

Great video. I recently went through this process with me 2000 MB SL500. I used RaggTopp cleaner for the canvas/cloth top after a heavy rinse. For the plastic window, I cleaned it with some glass cleaner, then used a Chemical Guys polish (inside and out). Made it a lot better. Then I found Plexus and applied it inside and out, and that really cleared it up. I believe Plexus "feeds" the plastic/vinyl and 'moisturizes' it, resulting in cleaner/clearer looking material. I was quite pleased.

Thanks, Larry! I have been waiting for this a long time. My first car was/is a 2005 model Audi TT Coupé 3.2q and I still got it. At the moment I also have a TT Roadster.

what was your first car? Larry Kosilla this audi is a pretty fancy ride if you ask me...

Your elbow was flexing that trunk lid for the last few minutes of the video. Could not unsee.

Thanks for showing us what to use on plastic rear windows!

at the part where you talk about the vinyl window in the back you can see how your elbow flexes and dents the trunk a few times. A paint specialist like you.

I'm about to clean (when the weather improves!) the ragtop to our Vauxhall Astra. It has never had a proper clean as you describe in 16 years. I have actually bought an Autoglym cloth roof cleaning and treatment pack. I would have just used a jet wash to remove the dirt, but will use your system.

Ever tried Shout for laundry?? Works better then anything out on the market! Just rinse the top, spray the shout, park it in a cool area for about an hour or so then just rinse it off with water. No scrubbing or anything!!! Oh, and just let it air dry in the sun. Next day you will be amazed!!!!

that plastx does a lot of wonders! i use the damn thing too for many years and it still surprises me how much it can do..

can you do a video about cleaning a old headliner of a old car becouse i can't get the headliner from my mercedes w115 from 1975 clean

AMMO NYC i clean cars for a living and this is one of the most annoying/time consuming thing yo can do to car and i mean that car dealers specially the sales dept always want a quick valet which you can't do.Great videos btw.

AMMO NYC would be great to see the entire cleaning process for a car in this condition. More 'after' shots at the end in video form rather than quick images throughout would be great too :)

Do you have a before and after picture of the car?

thank you for this video . my s2000 has been sitting with a blown engine and now i just got a new engine but my soft top is very dirty now and its brand new. just gotta do this and makeit look clean again

1 year later the kids got the car completely trashed because it was free........not trying to be a debie downer but 9/10 that's what happens. Great work as always Larry

Nice, now I know how to properly restore my ragtop to look like new. PlastiX is a product that is know by only a handful of car enthusiasts. I haven't really encountered anyone who uses it as much as I do.

good job again!

"Occasionally you want the stiff stuff" -Larry Kosilla, 2015

I love watching this guy do detail work, he does the clean work on his channel, and I do the dirty work on mine lol :)

Good video thanks

thanks Larry for another tool to put in our box. let us see how the body looked after polishing

I’ve bought a second hand soft top convertible with a really dirty top. The engine and other mechanical parts are perfect. A real raw diamond. The previous owner has never taken care of the top and it has dried in bird poop in the fabric and the back window is yellow and foggy. Now I have a solution for the back window to make it 80% better with GlasX. I’m still looking for a solution for the bird poop in the fabric. Can you show us a example on how to clean a really dirty fabric top with bird poop stains?

Hey Larry, I've been using The Absorber chamois towel for a while now. I was not aware that it left residue! Is there a video where you expand upon that? If not, could you tell me why it's a bad idea as opposed to a large microfiber towel?

For vinyl windows the best method I've used is water first to clean off heavy dirt then IMar Strataglass cleaner ...been using it on vinyl windows for years ...has UV protectant in it .. expensive for a single bottle but worth every penny

My top was in terrible condition, and this video really helped. Thanks:)

Would awsome to see your final result on the cars you work on your videos. Keep up the good work!

I've use the brand at Wal-Mart for years in orange and brown can for water protection on a 964 and works way better than 3m just don't spray on car best to do in garage with no wind it's called silicone water guard by atsko

Go to a dodge dealership and go to the parts department. In there they have a mopar product for Jeep plastic Windows it is amazing!!! And it's 8$ and comes in a huge bottle. I use it on any clear vinyl window. It removes light scratches, and helps with UVA protection. It's in a grey bottle.... Please go check this stuff out!

I don't even have a convertible, nor i'm going to buy one. Anyway... I love watching your work.

Would the Magic Eraser work on the vinyl window?

Nice vid, but would've liked to see the polishing and protecting part too (and final result!)

Great video. Very informative

Thank you Larry, Soft-top maintenance was something i was curious about, I liked the hints on using the brush on the seams... keep the videos rolling!

Ahhh....very insightful. I need to clean the jeep soft top glass/plexiglass. I found this helpful - good instruction. Thanks

Great video

Daz detergent and a nail brush does the job brilliant cheap as chips too

Thanks Larry! I posted a request for some help on this...so I could clean the hood on my red Audi cab! The only other thing you could do is start selling your products in the UK!

this is so satisfying to watch

Can we get an updated version with a new video please?

Really helped with my ‘89 Toyota Celica

10:26 Poor bootlid... Yes, this video popped up for me now.

Dang, I wish they would've surprised him with the car and then sent the car AND him to you so that he could learn about his car and about taking care of it. He'd have a greater appreciation for his ride then. Thoughts?

Nice Audi 80 B4 Cabrio. I would realy like watching you cleaning an S2/RS2 or S4/S6 C4 in the future!

Thanks Larry! I will definitely use this method to clean my Miata's soft top.

Great vid, just got the wife a Mini convertible and the roof needs a clean!

Very nice video Larry! This will come in handy when i clean up my 94 240sx convertable for summer here soon. Thanks!

The frosted sun glasses have my interest

Just ordered some plastx. I cant wait to fix my stained window!

The rug doctor or similar brand of upholstery cleaners that you buy for $100-150 make cleaning convertible tops and car interiors so fast and easy.

You're the man Larry it would be awesome for you to detail my car

Use Pledge Multi Surface Cleaner for windows. Works well on my CJ-7 Jeep soft top windows.

I have just discovered your channel and have been watching a ton of your videos, thank you so much. I have tons of issues with both my car & wifes car. Trying to learn to detail properly. I have white convertible top & wife has massive dirt/child mess in her car that I want to fix. Also dirt grounded in my paint from car cover that i am trying to fix. Getting some of that shag product you have to try it. Again, thanks so much.

Awesome video can't wait to clean my Saab this summer:)

I wish you could refer someone in Baton Rouge to clean a like new silver 18 year old SL500 rag top. Seal it and wrap it while it goes back down for hibernation.

Superb result! One question. On the roof, do you have to use an original leather chamois, or can you use a synthetic chamois? Thanks!

Greate Job dude. i have to tell you a another way to clean your backwindow. We in Germany use : cream cleanser. Its verry good to clean that Plastikwindow. Greetz from germany.

Stiff brush but following the lines of the fabric works best for me

Excellent and very thorough video! covering everything as only an expert does! Thanks

Pretty cool, i always thought cloth cabrio's were a pain to clean. :) and hey Larry, i want to ask, recently i seen some "waterless" washing products for car exteriors, and that got me thinking, what is your opinion and it would be cool to see a tutorial, specially for those in LA region, with the drouth going on.

this is great i always want a cabrio but roof restoration is preety expensive in my country now im ready to get one :D

Thanks for excellent advice! On my 35 year old cloth top I try to avoid using a water (pressure) hose. First I vacuum it very carefully to get all dust and loose dirt out. Then I sprinkle with clean warm water from a spray bottle, add special shampoo if needed, the let the top dry and finally add a special water repellant ‘soup’ with a brush. My plastic rear window has a few scratches (compliments of previous owners). How do you suggest to remove the scrathes? Also a cloth top may loose some of its color over time. Have you ever tried to use a dye to restore the color?

Great to do final step of redye, carbon black.