Soft top cleaning and care
#1
Junior Member
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Soft top cleaning and care
I bought my 2006 CLK350 last December and only recently cleaned the soft top. Before I cleaned the top I consulted my owners manual and it recommends only using MB Shampoo to clean all exterior finishes and to use a mild soap (the MB shampoo) to clean the soft top and to never use oil based cleaners since they can harm the fabric. I got a well known cleaning kit but changed my mind and am using the MB Shampoo only with a soft brush. I will follow the owners manual recommendation and also not apply waterproofing spray. Any comments?
#2
MBworld Guru
The Haartz fabric they use is very durable. I used a fabric cleaner (Griot's interior cleaner) and a soft bristle brush. I ended up using Rustoleum NeverWet for outdoor canvas and that did a great job of beading water and keep other contaminates from adhering to the fabric.
#4
This is what I have always used to protect after using just regular car soap to wash the whole car:
https://www.chemicalguys.com/convert...rotectant.html
It really seems to protect the top and does a great job with water beading.
Personally, in my experience the soft top on my CLK is very tough. Never had any issues with it staining etc.
https://www.chemicalguys.com/convert...rotectant.html
It really seems to protect the top and does a great job with water beading.
Personally, in my experience the soft top on my CLK is very tough. Never had any issues with it staining etc.
#5
Junior Member
15 years old soft top, spotless. Tried fancy products from both MB, Porsche and other. Effective and expensive. Finally using baby shampoo diluted in warm water, a clean car-wash brush, a good shoe-cleaning brush once in a while. Works same for a fraction of the cost. This fabric is very resistant. Think about applying some UV/water-repellent on the canvas once in a while. It really helps keeping the top clean.
See close up pics here: https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-seam-fix.html
See close up pics here: https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-seam-fix.html
#6
Junior Member
I use RaggTopp cleaner/protectant once a year which seems to work very well - I’ve used it for years. Normally applied before the rainy season. Also, recently, I started using Nextzett on all the rubber seals... both available at Amazon 👍