Question
I have a 3-year-old jeep with a factory top that is starting to show its age. I was told the top material was vinyl but it looks and feels like fabric. What is it and which 303 product should I use?
Answer:
All Jeep factory soft-tops, and the vast majority of aftermarket replacement tops, are a specialized type of VINYL. Manufacturing involves an extrusion process then topcoating followed by an embossing process. It is the embossing process that provides the desired texturing which some might consider a fabric look. (The topcoat is for extra UV protection and mildew resistance).
So, the 303 product you need to restore that "like-new" appearance and it keep it that way is 303 Aerospace Protectant, recommended for both the top material and the clear vinyl.
