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    vinyl roof stains

    So, I just took my Lincoln out of storage and noticed it had brownish spots and brownish running stains on the roof (half vinyl roof). I though it was pollen, but when I tried to swat it off, I noticed it would come off. I used warm water and soap...no luck.


    ..So I used very fine steel wool with lots of soap and water to combat a small blemish spot...BAM!! Came right off!!! I know this is probably a no-no but it works. It also worked to get other scuffs and blemishes out too!!


    Do I know what that was.....NO!

    Do I know how it got there....NO!

    But it came out!

    I also need to buy this Aerospace 303 that everyone is talking about.. I hope they still make it
    "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

    -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
    -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
    -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
    -2011 Subaru Outback
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    #2
    Steel wool on a vinyl roof?? OUCH!! 303 is still available - got it from Amazon. Bobby


    "Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob

    "NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)

    "Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"

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      #3
      Well, I did it. I believe it was 0000 type steel wool. NOTHING ELSE WOULD TAKE IT OFF!!

      Yeah I see it, I will buy a bottle. I am assuming this doesn't have silicone so it wont keep moisture inside the vinyl. It's made for our vinyl roofs, right?
      "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

      -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
      -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
      -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
      -2011 Subaru Outback

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        #4
        Not sure if they specifically mention vinyl roofs but I and Dave have used it (among others) with good results. Bobby


        "Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob

        "NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)

        "Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"

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          #5
          I am assuming this 303 cleans the vinyl and protects it (meaning I din't need another product to preserve it)

          Also the soap, water, steel wool works great for getting into the crevices !!!
          "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

          -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
          -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
          -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
          -2011 Subaru Outback

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            #6
            Yeah, I just cleaned my roof and then used the 303. Let it dry and BUFF it out, with a rag. One time, I put it on and never buffed it. The next rain and it ran!!


            "Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob

            "NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)

            "Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"

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              #7
              How did you clean your roof? I thought Aerospace 303 does that? So you apply this stuff, let it dry, then buff it out.
              "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

              -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
              -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
              -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
              -2011 Subaru Outback

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                #8
                Sounds like you have already cleaned it. Any good vinyl cleaner should work after what you have done. The rest is what I have stated.


                "Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob

                "NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)

                "Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"

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                  #9
                  I just bought it 32oz for 17 and some change plus tax.

                  Everyone recommends it, seems to be better then armor all/turtle wax/eagle, etc
                  "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

                  -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
                  -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
                  -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
                  -2011 Subaru Outback

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                    #10
                    303 has a cleaner and a protectant (2 different products). I have and use both on my Lincoln. The top was already in need of replacement when I got the car, but no new holes have shown up since.

                    Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
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                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.

                    Originally posted by dmccaig
                    Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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                      #11
                      So you're teling me a i just got the protectant, right?

                      I guess since I already cleaned my roof (well, scrubbed) I am in good shape to just use the protectant
                      "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

                      -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
                      -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
                      -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
                      -2011 Subaru Outback

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                        #12
                        You will have to decide that - if it is clean, go ahead and use the 303. Can't tell from here....can always go over it with a good vinyl cleaner if you are not sure.


                        "Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob

                        "NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)

                        "Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"

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                          #13
                          Well, I took it out of storage again and what do you know, those same brown stains on the vinyl top. What gives???

                          What is a good cleaners to get these stains out. I want to avoid using steel wool so should I ssuse dish soap, hot water and a brush???
                          "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

                          -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
                          -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
                          -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
                          -2011 Subaru Outback

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                            #14
                            If all fails try a little white wall bleach.. Your top is white if I remember?


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                              #15
                              thats right, white wall bleach, i believe its called wesleys, right?
                              "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

                              -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
                              -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
                              -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
                              -2011 Subaru Outback

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