Convertible Top Fuzzies

Coach Mike · 12-22-2017, 07:20 AM

Did some searching, but not much found. I plan to do the sealer/protectant soon, but wondering what if anything can be done to reduce the environmental "fuzzies" that stick to the top? It's not even cottonwood season anymore, and I still find that they build up in a hurry. I use a shop vac to get them off now. Works pretty well, but would like to see if anyone has any tricks out there?

Thanks,

Mike

GA Camaro 2SS · 12-22-2017, 04:23 PM

Try lint rollers. Shop vac tends to cause abrasions. Lint rollers have kept mine looking like New since September. Looks showroom perfect. And I drive it a good bit. 5000 miles so far. I keep one in the trunk. Enjoy the car !!!

ndnashlenz · 12-22-2017, 05:10 PM

Try blowing it with a leaf blower or use the lint roller as mentioned above.

Gen6 softtop · 12-22-2017, 05:35 PM

I use an air hose and blow accross the top. Works like a charm.

GA Camaro 2SS · 12-22-2017, 07:45 PM

Blower and air hose are good. I hit it with one of those when available before rolling. Then hit it with the roller to remove everything else. The roller gets it all. Dust dirt and lint. I was worried about adhesive transfer but so far no problems. I know some people will scrub it with a brush. I haven't had to do this yet. Worry about it causing nubbies. Mine is kept covered so don't think I'll have to worry about scrubbing it for a while. This is my first vert and so far so good. Loving it.

Chutzpah · 12-24-2017, 12:03 PM

I use a quality horse hair brush and sweep in one direction....

Cchief · 12-24-2017, 12:35 PM

Been using lint rollers on my verts for years!

Gunkk · 12-26-2017, 08:13 AM

Walmart lint roller. $2.50.

Also handy for removing dog hair from kids before they get in the car!

camaromike77 · 12-26-2017, 09:40 AM

My Detailer applied Duragloss 341 Convertible Fabric Restorer to the top, which really cut down on those "fuzzies". Like others have mentioned, I also use a Lint Roller. I use the 3M one, and just one of them will last me for years!

RagTopPop · 12-26-2017, 01:25 PM

lint roller

Coach Mike · 12-29-2017, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaromike77

My Detailer applied Duragloss 341 Convertible Fabric Restorer to the top, which really cut down on those "fuzzies".

This is more what I was looking for. Thanks for all the input on other ways to get it clean, but my question was if there's any way to cut down on them sticking so much in the first place.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year!

1hprush · 01-01-2018, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Mike

This is more what I was looking for. Thanks for all the input on other ways to get it clean, but my question was if there's any way to cut down on them sticking so much in the first place.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year!

I use the satin stretch car cover that has black inside lining, I still get some lint on the top, but it's not nearly as noticeable, I too occasionally use a lint brush.

12-22-2017, 07:20 AM	#1
Coach Mike Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible, 1978 Formula Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Johnsburg, IL Posts: 45	Convertible Top Fuzzies Did some searching, but not much found. I plan to do the sealer/protectant soon, but wondering what if anything can be done to reduce the environmental "fuzzies" that stick to the top? It's not even cottonwood season anymore, and I still find that they build up in a hurry. I use a shop vac to get them off now. Works pretty well, but would like to see if anyone has any tricks out there? Thanks, Mike

12-22-2017, 05:10 PM	#3
ndnashlenz Drives: 2019 1SS Crush, 2017 Corolla White Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mesquite, Texas Posts: 165	Try blowing it with a leaf blower or use the lint roller as mentioned above. __________________ Through Christ

12-24-2017, 12:35 PM	#7
Cchief Drives: 2017 Fifty 2SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 179	Been using lint rollers on my verts for years! __________________ 2017 2SS 50th anniv. vert. 2017 Jeep Laredo Altitude 2018 MB GLE350

12-26-2017, 09:40 AM	#9
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	My Detailer applied Duragloss 341 Convertible Fabric Restorer to the top, which really cut down on those "fuzzies". Like others have mentioned, I also use a Lint Roller. I use the 3M one, and just one of them will last me for years! __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

12-22-2017, 04:23 PM	#2
GA Camaro 2SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 210	Try lint rollers. Shop vac tends to cause abrasions. Lint rollers have kept mine looking like New since September. Looks showroom perfect. And I drive it a good bit. 5000 miles so far. I keep one in the trunk. Enjoy the car !!!

12-22-2017, 05:35 PM	#4
Gen6 softtop Drives: Hyper blue 1ss convertible 6 sp Join Date: May 2017 Location: Munger mi Posts: 205	I use an air hose and blow accross the top. Works like a charm.

12-22-2017, 07:45 PM	#5
GA Camaro 2SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 210	Blower and air hose are good. I hit it with one of those when available before rolling. Then hit it with the roller to remove everything else. The roller gets it all. Dust dirt and lint. I was worried about adhesive transfer but so far no problems. I know some people will scrub it with a brush. I haven't had to do this yet. Worry about it causing nubbies. Mine is kept covered so don't think I'll have to worry about scrubbing it for a while. This is my first vert and so far so good. Loving it.

12-24-2017, 12:03 PM	#6
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,924	I use a quality horse hair brush and sweep in one direction....

12-26-2017, 08:13 AM	#8
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	Walmart lint roller. $2.50. Also handy for removing dog hair from kids before they get in the car!

12-26-2017, 01:25 PM	#10
RagTopPop Drives: 2016 Camaro SS 2SS LT1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 23	lint roller

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