Cleaning Jeep Soft (or Hard) Top Windows

Clear Jeep soft or hard top rear windows
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Chapters
Intro 00:00
Products 00:44
Prep 02:04
Light polishing (Plexus) 02:49
Maintenance washing 04:53
Results 06:00
OutroSlideShow 06:11
Microfiber-
Kirkland Signature Ultra Plush Microfiber Towels (great budget microfiber)- amzn.to/3zrLxY2
Exterior maintenance-
Griot’s Ceramic Wash & Coat- amzn.to/45NmVoI
Griot’s Microfiber wash pad- amzn.to/4cIZejQ
Grit guard for 5 gallon bucket- amzn.to/3W5ZbZT
Griots spray ceramic glass cleaner (exterior glass only)- amzn.to/4eNqZcB
Interior & exterior polish-
Plexus- if you have a source or alternative please leave it in the comments
Stoner Invisible Glass- (interior or exterior glass)- amzn.to/3RSi4ga
Deep clean-
Meguiar’s PlastX- amzn.to/4brCCDe
Drying-
Griot’s 16”x16” drying towels (super absorbent) 2 will do entire Jeep- amzn.to/3VHBVQq
EGO blower- amzn.to/3LsHBt3
Stubby nozzle for EGO- amzn.to/4cq0uZ9
Wool trunk blanket- amzn.to/4cs989Q
Video gear used today-
Mobile phone stabilizing gimble- DJI OSMO Mobile 6- amzn.to/4a8lthb
Mic - DJI Mic 2- amzn.to/4bpaoKp
Manfrotto tripod & ball head- amzn.to/3WDtojA
iPhone 13
There are systems for top and window maintenance for example BesTop. I have not tried their system, just tried some things I had and added a few other products.
I use Plexus after a good wash, only problem is I don’t think it is made anymore & I am on my last can. What do you use as a plastic polish for the windows that takes out light scratches? Let me know in the comments. Never use paper towels because they will scratch the plastic. Only use a fresh microfiber cloth. I do this once or twice a season. For the rest of the washes I use Griots Ceramic wash & coat on the windows with a clean microfiber mitt, just don’t let it dry and pre-rinse the windows before the soap. Windows stay looking clearer longer. For the inside of the windows I have only used Plexus. I’ve done it this way for a year with no sign of damage from the Griots. Lots of folks mention Meguiar’s Plastx for deep cleaning, but the deeper the cleaning the higher risk of scratches and swirls. So far I’ve been fine without using PlastX. The more hands off the better for drying. Don’t dry in the sun. Blot with fresh high absorbency drying towel or better yet use a power blower. For the top fabric I spray on Griot’s convertible top cleaner a work in with a stiff brush and rinse off. For normal washes I usually just rinse the top off & ceramic soap the windows.
Do not use paper towel. No alcohol. No ammonia. No dry wiping.
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[@redbeastadventures]

Looking clean. Need to find some mud now. 🤣

[@SecretSquirrelOffroad]

Definitely. The ceramic stuff definitely makes it easier to clean. Saves time for sure & people can call it a mall crawler. I know it’s coming… I’ve been hit with the you don’t wheel if you don’t like to trash your stuff logic. To each their own.

[@redbeastadventures]

@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Nothing wrong with keeping your rig looking good. I don’t terrorize it on purpose (well maybe 🤷‍♂), but the Beast is like a bull in the china shop going down the trails. 😬Definitely getting plenty of pinstripes and other scrapes but having fun wheeling.