Re: Cleaning Soft Top Hood
The Shavian dictum regarding two countries separated by a common tongue is at work. Here in Texas, the "Hood" slams shut over the engine. In Los Angeles (my other home town), the "Hood"' is where one's homeys reside.
I have had EXCELLENT results with Blue Magic convertible top cleaner. It takes five minutes to apply, and leaves my top clean and VERY black. It sheds water for weeks; and I park outdoors in a region with very harsh weather.