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Priced as of June 11, 2026
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GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H319 (Eye Irrit. 2) is the primary mixture-level hazard per SDS §2.1. Both disclosed ingredients carry Eye Dam. 1 at ingredient level; the mixture classification is Eye Irrit. 2. Eye protection is appropriate during application and scrubbing.”
— Renovo
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
“The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from… liquid chemicals…”
ANSI Z87.1 (incorporated via §1910.6)
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H315 or H317 at mixture level in SDS §2.1. The amide surfactant ingredient carries Skin Irrit. 2 at ingredient level (0.1-0.5% concentration) but this did not carry through to the mixture classification. Brush agitation with hands in direct contact with the product during a 15-30 minute cleaning session is the plausible skin-contact pathway.”
— Renovo
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No PPE specified in published sources for lungs. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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This product ranks #3 of 6 in Convertible Top Cleaner.
Last reviewed June 11, 2026
TL;DR Removes road grime, salt, bird dirt, and light-to-moderate mold from fabric soft tops. No biocidal active, so it lifts soiling rather than killing spores; heavy mold may need a second pass. No colour shift reported by owners on dark canvas tops. Carries a mild eye irritation warning per SDS, so eye protection is appropriate during scrubbing.
Pour into a container, apply with a 2-inch brush, dwell 10-20 minutes (up to an hour on heavy soiling), scrub with warm water until the cleaner lathers, then rinse with a garden hose. Ethoxylated alcohol and fatty acid amide surfactants physically lift grime, salt, and organic staining from acrylic canvas and mohair tops. Without a mildewcide, it removes rather than kills mold. Owners report reliable results on maintained and moderately soiled tops. The label explicitly prohibits pressure washing.
A good fit for fabric canvas convertible top owners who want a clean-chemistry surfactant cleaner with a documented pairing to Renovo's protectant system. Owners with heavy black mold colonization will get better results starting with a dedicated EPA-registered mildewcide first. Buyers with primarily vinyl tops should note that most independent data covers acrylic canvas and mohair.
SDS §2.1 (GB CLP, 2025-01-22) classifies this as Eye Irrit. 2 (H319) and Aquatic Chronic 3 (H412) with a WARNING signal word. The H319 classification means eye contact during brush agitation is the primary exposure pathway. No H317 skin sensitizer or inhalation H-codes appear at mixture level. SDS §12.2 confirms the surfactants are biodegradable per EU Detergents Regulations; the H412 aquatic classification means rinse water should be directed away from drains where possible.
It removes mold and mildew by physical surfactant action, not by killing spores; it is not EPA-registered as a mildewcide. Light-to-moderate mold responds well in one application with the recommended dwell time and scrubbing. For heavy established mold colonies, the label recommends leaving the cleaner on for up to an hour and repeating if necessary. Owners who completed the full Renovo system (cleaner, then colour reviver, then protectant) report solid results on moderately soiled tops.
The label instructs testing on an inconspicuous area first to confirm the fabric is colourfast. The product is water-based with no chlorinated bleach or aggressive solvents, and the SDS pH is not disclosed. Owner reviews include owners of black, dark, and coloured tops with no colour shift reported; the brand markets it as colour-neutral. Mohair tops are listed as compatible on the product description.
No. The label explicitly says never use a pressure washer on a fabric soft top. High-pressure spray can damage fabric fibers and accelerate weathering of the convertible top material. A standard garden hose rinse is the correct method.
Renovo pairs this cleaner with their Fabric Soft Top Protector (and optionally the Fabric Soft Top Reviver for colour restoration). The label recommends allowing 24 hours to dry fully before applying any protectant. Owners who documented the full cleaner-then-protectant workflow report the top beading water as expected after the protectant step.
The label recommends applying every 3 to 6 months for routine maintenance. More frequent cleaning may be needed if the top is parked outdoors under trees or in high-humidity environments where mold grows faster.
Marketing copy from Renovo, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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