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Maintenance/cleaning a softtop.

  • 20-08-2013 7:26am
    #1
    mayhem#
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭


    I just bought a Saab convertible however the softtop has some green-ish stains on it.
    Anyone have tips on how to best clean and maintain a softtop?
    Thanks.

    E.


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  • #2
    hi5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,107 ✭✭✭hi5


    Renovo do a complete kit, which includes mildew cleaner.

    Halfords also do a version.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENOVO-SOFT-TOP-HOOD-FULL-REVIVER-KIT-BLACK-POLISH-/390276912851


  • #3
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Neilw


    I used meguiard cabrio cleaner and weather proofer.

    I think I have about half a can of each left if you're interested?
    198_large.jpg199_large.jpg

    Before
    IMAG0151.jpg

    After
    IMAG0152.jpg


  • #4
    anthony4335
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭anthony4335


    Hover off any lint left on the top, if it was like my car after cleaning it will be full of lint. Just hover it off.


  • #5
    mayhem#
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    The top on my car is navy blue, don't know if what you have is only for black ones?

    Neilw wrote: »
    I used meguiard cabrio cleaner and weather proofer.

    I think I have about half a can of each left if you're interested?
    198_large.jpg199_large.jpg

    Before
    IMAG0151.jpg

    After
    IMAG0152.jpg


  • #6
    hi5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,107 ✭✭✭hi5


    That's a vinyl roof on the mx5, the Saab has a mohair roof, so he may need different stuff?


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  • #7
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Neilw


    mayhem# wrote: »
    The top on my car is navy blue, don't know if what you have is only for black ones?

    Says on their website it's suitable for all canvas and mohair tops so should be fine.


  • #8
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Wash the car with pressure washer.
    Spray on APC and agitate with a nail brush
    Rinse
    Repeat APC and agitation
    Rinse
    Let it dry
    Protect it

    Best thing I've used is gtechniq i1 - expensive, but its durable and offers great protection


  • #9
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Here it is applied to a M3 Soft Top

    Meant to say....click the image to see a quick video of the beading on the fabric! :)

    th_video-2012-01-27-14-21-07.jpg


  • #10
    georgefalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 791 ✭✭✭georgefalls


    I use AG on my mohair Spider. Brilliant results, and lasts for ages.

    http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/fabric-hood-cleaning-kit


  • #11
    JAMES VTI S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    i hear good things about tint waterproofer


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  • #12
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,885 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Curran wrote: »
    Best thing I've used is gtechniq i1 - expensive, but its durable and offers great protection

    And I didn't even mention a word :D


  • #13
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    And I didn't even mention a word :D

    Are you not seeing out a ban! :D

    Soon, I think it will start to appear as ******* if you try type it...I see you've started it already! ;)


  • #14
    mayhem#
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    Thanks to everyone for the tips. Will pick up one of the recommended products and give it a go.


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