What did you do to your TJ today?

[blamc70]

Leave the sides and back as well as the Jeep with the top laying in the sun for at least 4-5 hours before you put them in. It makes it so much easier.

Absolutely! It definitely makes a big difference.

 

[nitrofalcon]

I use a soft brush made for soft tops. Search Amazon and you’ll find a bunch.

Thanks Will do. What cleaner do you use?

 

[John Cooper]

I have connections, if you ever want me to put in a good word for you.
p.s. The goat was his.

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There are days I worry about you... .

 

[nitrofalcon]

BEFORE

This was washed and waxed on Monday and these still are there.

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Try a mild rubbing compound.

 

[nitrofalcon]

I have no idea what I used. I just go to Advanced Auto and grab whatever bottle I see on the shelf. I use the same stuff in my Subaru Outback that is white and there aren't any stains on it.

That may be the problem if you're using generic or store brand. The PO had cheap cleaner in the reservoir and it did nothing. It was basically colored water. Next time try a good national brand.

 

[matkal]

That may be the problem if you're using generic or store brand. The PO had cheap cleaner in the reservoir and it did nothing. It was basically colored water. Next time try a good national brand.

All I use is RainX

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

BEFORE

This was washed and waxed on Monday and these still are there.

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I want to give you a thumb up for showing us that but I want to give a thumb down because I sure don't like seeing it.

I guess I'm stuck wherever I'm at.

 

[Zorba]

Try a mild rubbing compound.

TR3

 

[AndyA]

Maybe a PO accidentally contaminated the washer reservoir?

Andy

 

[nitrofalcon]

All I use is RainX

Never had a problem with it staining.

 

[WVJeep304]

BEFORE

This was washed and waxed on Monday and these still are there.

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You might pull the line that feeds that nozzle and check what condition it's in. Run some water through it for a minute and see what comes out. I've seen this happen a few times when the rubber starts to degrade on the inside and breaks down into a powdery/chalky like state and becomes a bit of a slurry when mixed with the washer fluid.

Oddly, i don't recall ever noticing it on the windshield, it always seems to trickle onto the hood. I've seen it clog up a nozzle before, too.

 

[MountaineerTom]

Thanks Will do. What cleaner do you use?

I have one of those Bestop Soft Top cleaner kits that I got as a gift. It had their cleaner in it. I've also used whatever parts store jug of car wash soap I happen to have at the time.

This is the brush I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LOJK208/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[AndyG]

Got a new rear cardan shaft and swag-

And traded my old rear and front to a guy for a new Adams front-

Love the smooth driveline -


Got my winch switch in-

Really happy with this TJR -

 

[nitrofalcon]

I have one of those Bestop Soft Top cleaner kits that I got as a gift. It had their cleaner in it. I've also used whatever parts store jug of car wash soap I happen to have at the time.

This is the brush I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LOJK208/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Huh. Must be something special about that brush. Maybe stiffer? I've tried brushes with some n still no go. I don't know what these birds eat around here but I hope they'd change their diet!

 

[nitrofalcon]

Huh. Must be something special about that brush. Maybe stiffer? I've tried brushes with some n still no go. I don't know what these birds eat around here but I hope they'd change their diet!

I hate fat fingering while typing on cell phone. I meant to say I've tried a brush with soap to no avail.

 

[AndyG]

Huh. Must be something special about that brush. Maybe stiffer? I've tried brushes with some n still no go. I don't know what these birds eat around here but I hope they'd change their diet!

I washed my LJR and detailed it recently.....5 minutes later a huge flock of blackbirds trashed it ....

move on bird mess fast-

 

[MountaineerTom]

Huh. Must be something special about that brush. Maybe stiffer? I've tried brushes with some n still no go. I don't know what these birds eat around here but I hope they'd change their diet!

I don't know, it's worked on what I've had, but maybe it wasn't that bad.

 

[nitrofalcon]

I washed my LJR and detailed it recently.....5 minutes later a huge flock of blackbirds trashed it ....

move on bird mess fast-

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Didn't catch it till later. You know better than to wash your car. It either rains or the bird alert each other!

 

[AndyG]

Didn't catch it till later. You know better than to wash your car. It either rains or the bird alert each other!

My construction company can dig a footing or strip a roof....rains every time.

I can pull the top of my jeep- rain.

Beats me.

 

[nitrofalcon]

My construction company can dig a footing or strip a roof....rains every time.

I can pull the top of my jeep- rain.

Beats me.

Andy, I used to have a roofing and remodeling company. I always had the guys tarp the roof before going home. I've heard and witnessed some disasters including an uncovered roof that destroyed the homeowner's entertainment room costing $10,000. That was 17 yeas ago!