'70 Convertible Top Needs Help!!!

[woz442]

My '70 Cutlass convertible with WHITE top was subjected to some ass#@*! with a black permanent marker......HELP!!!!

I'm told I'm probably out of luck on cleaning the top and that the strongest solvent I dare apply is lacquer thinner. I have tried Wesley's Bleach White tire cleaner to no avail.

Any miracle cleaners out there folks???? Thanks.

Tom

[InMyMerryOLDSMOBILE]

I would check in the trunk or the well for some extra vinyl. Use a felt tip pen on it & try to clean it with other cleaners. I would try some good brake clean on a white rag or a Clorox bleach pen. Only use white rags so you do not add any dye. You will need to use top dressing on the top ASAP after you clean it.

Good Luck,

Neil

[rocketraider]

Does your insurance cover vandalism?

I honestly don't understand what makes people do things like this. I guess it's like one of the young guys at work said- "It's all about pissing somebody off".

[woz442]

Fortunately, I have a zero deductible on Comprehensive so I'm good on the insurance front, it just seems such a shame if I had a way to clean it off. I found out that the genuises went up and down the street that day doing it to lots of cars, only rubbing it out of a clear coat on paint would have been a lot easier!! And to think that I'd be the one on trouble if I caught them and worked 'em over......thanks.

[woz442]

Thanks, good idea to try it on a place that doesn't show. I also was told to try acetone on a Q-tip, I'm just not sure how strong I can get with the solvents before they start to attack the vinyl. Thanks again.