When I purchased my 63 Series 62 Convertible a couple of years ago the previous owner was not very studious when it came to cleaning. I brought the car home and cleaned it top to bottom. The interior came pretty darn clean but the top was so badly stained and the isinglass badly scratched I resigned myself to replace the top.

Well as time has gone by I have removed all the scratches in the isinglass by carefully polishing. I thought I'd give cleaning one more try with a soap bar from the 1893 called FELS-NAPTHA. The results were nothing short of amazing!

First attempt trying to clean with convertible top cleaner when first purchased 2 years ago,

First time trying to clean with convertible top cleaner when first purchased 2 years ago,

Second attempt this weekend with FELS-NAPTHA

Almost as good as new. Look how white the stitching came out.

Even removed the greasy stains where he didn't fold the top properly.

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Isinglass is the clear vinyl rear window. 

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