AutoGlym Fabric Roof Cleaner & Protector

[dinger]

This may seem a daft question to ask so here goes.

What is the best way to keep the fabric on the hood in pristine condition.


dinger.
PS,If we go ahead with our order this will be our very first cabrio we have owned.

[Goonery]

Well a pack of Autoglym Cabbriolet Fabric Hood Cleaning kit would be a start, the hood is treated with Aquapel as new, so the Autoglym stuff should keep it good, or MINI will doubtless have similarly expensive products, this stuff retails at about £20 for a cleaner and protector set. two squirty bottles

[dinger]

Thanks goonery.

[Mike & Donna in Ca.]

My 2 cents is - after owning several rag tops over the years - do not use any kind of soap.. Water only - ...

Chow!

Donna

[daz111]

can u put car in car wash .....and can u use autoglym shampoo on roof......

[obehave]

Don't know if you can get it there but 303 Aerospace Protectant is recommended by one of the largest vinyl top makers in the world. Great stuff.

And as suggested above. Mild soap and water are the best/safest for cleaning vinyl.

[daz111]

thanks for that i will visit halfords and find out whatsd on market and find out from bmw what to recommend too

[MD1]

Hi

Our MCC should be with us during the next month and we've never had a soft top convertible (206CC at present). We're having the car treated with Superguard mainly for the roof but just wondered what you actually clean the roof with. Autoglym do a fabric roof cleaner, has anyone had experience of using that?

Cheers

Michael & Kate

How much is the Superguard treatment?

[rgsmini]

Every convertible i've had before i've just washed the top with the same stuff i wash the body with. I wouldn't spend a ton of money on some fancy "Covertible Top Cleaner". Just wash it and dry it just as you would the body!

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by MD1

Autoglym do a fabric roof cleaner, has anyone had experience of using that?

Mum uses the AutoGlym fabric roof kit (cleaner+protector) on her old SL.... I have to say it works a treat....

However, the Superguard repels most things such as rain, bird plop and other lovely things that nature throws at us.....I have it on mine, and so far I have just had to hose of the top to get rid of the dust and bits.....

Have fun, Jon



P.S. Sorry... couldn't resist it!!

[Trophy160]

Hi,

Just leave the roof dry anf brush or vacuum off any muck that sticks to it.
If you wash the roof be careful as this may remove some of the waterproofing.

Paul;

[MD1]

Cancelled silver seal from dealer yesterday (£225) and just bought some on ebay for £10!!! It's very easy to use and I really don't mind spending the time on the car myself - at least I'll know how well its been done!!
Was shown some BMW fabric cleaner and a waterproofing agent (about £40 for both) so probably will get some of that.

MD

Great pictures Jon - have a mate who'd getting cool blue - we're astro black!

[Young-n-MINIMad]

P.S. Sorry... couldn't resist it!![/quote]
Nice 1 M8 ur mum got a gud lukin motor
HAVE A LOOK AT my auntIEs

[mini_s_cab]

I have been driving soft tops since I was 17 and used all types of roof cleaning products........ I have found the best thing to clean a soft top roof is the same shampoo as used on the body of the car.... although in the last few years I have dumped my leather for an Hydra Flexi Blade fantastic for getting the water off.

As for Superguard I have done had it on car before and I cant honestly tell the difference from a car that has no Supeguard..... My local dealer wanted me to have it @ around £250.