White tonneau and convertible top

[mrv8q]

Hello listers, with frigid arctic winds now visiting Southern California (day temp 60º), I decided to examine the white tonneau cover and convertible top that came with my '59TR3A. I'm guessing they are the originals, although the interior is black w/ white piping. The side screens are white as well.
I spent about an hour on the top and tonneau; they were pretty grimy after being used for 20 some-odd years, and stored for another 25. They cleaned up reasonably well, but I was hoping for better. So, what products have you guys and gals used to safely bring your white tops back to life?
Best, Kevin
'59 TR3A #58370

 

[RomanH]

My first car had white vinyl seats and the only product that did a good job of getting them back to looking white was Wesley's Bleach White. I use this stuff everywhere I can, it removes the most stubborn stains on any color vinyl. It is supposed to be a white wall cleaner but works well on vinyl and is great at removing the brake dust from your tires. I never noticed any ill effects from using it but I usally followed it up with Armor All. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Geo Hahn]

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...used for 20 some-odd years, and stored for another 25...

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Hopefully they fit okay -- they can shrink quite a bit when not in use. Yes, I believe white tops, etc were often supplied with black interiors.

Thanks for the cleaning tip -- haven't bought whitewall cleaner in a long time but will give it a try.

 

[shorn]

I have used Wesley's on tires for years and think it is a great product. I would caution, though, that I would not allow it to remain on the top's stitching for any length of time and make sure that it is well rinsed. While the vinyl would hold up to a bleach product, the stitching can deteriorate

 

[AltaKnight]

White tonneau and convertible top?
Didn't think you were supposed to wear that after Labour Day. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[mrv8q]

Ah, a fashion maven! That's why I'm using the black tonneau that also came with the car... don't want to offend those with better fashion sense than I! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Best, Kevin

 

[Tomster]

I am sorry for what I am about to type...
Is this a variation on the Marty Robbins song " A White Sports Coat and Pink Carnation" or a variation of the Jimmy Buffet version of "A White Sports Coat and a Pink Crustacean"???

 

[michalotti_tr]

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Yes, I believe white tops, etc were often supplied with black interiors.

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I can confirm that my TR4A was originally supplied with black leather interior, black top cover and a white top - the car's original color is BRG