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dinger · May 11th, 2004, 07:59 PM

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 · May 11th, 2004, 08:19 PM

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 · May 11th, 2004, 08:42 PM

Thanks goonery.

Mike & Donna in Ca. · May 18th, 2004, 05:40 PM

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

Water only - ...

Chow!

Donna

daz111 · May 18th, 2004, 07:09 PM

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

obehave · May 18th, 2004, 07:39 PM

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 · May 18th, 2004, 08:37 PM

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

MD1 · Jul 22nd, 2004, 09:30 PM

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

Jul 22nd, 2004, 09:45 PM

How much is the Superguard treatment?

rgsmini · Jul 22nd, 2004, 10:21 PM

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 · Jul 22nd, 2004, 11:11 PM

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 · Jul 23rd, 2004, 06:22 AM

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 · Jul 25th, 2004, 10:54 AM

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 · Jul 25th, 2004, 11:05 PM

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 · Jul 26th, 2004, 10:48 AM

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.

SimonL · Jul 26th, 2004, 11:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini_s_cab

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.

I've currently got a AutoGlym treatment on order for my MCSC for about that price, but I gather thats treating the body work, interior and the roof and then provides a 10yr (IIRC) guarantee that (certain - I assume) stains can be fully removed (easily) - otherwise they'll come out and sort it for you.

I thought it was a good idea, especially as the rear seats are likely to be occupied by my two small kids at some point in the future.

SImon.,

MD1 · Jul 26th, 2004, 12:54 PM

We've got AutoGlym's 'Lifeshine' on our Fabia VRS and I really can't tell it's there - car was new in March this year and I've had to rewax some panels already - don't think it's helping the interior either - only bonus is the bag with all the autoglym products in but buying them seperately wouldn't have cost the £200 that lifeshine cost.

Check out ebay as there were two lifeshine kits on there, a small one and the proper one. I think the proper one was around £80.00 - so if you don't mind a bit of work it could be a cheaper option!

MD

SimonL · Jul 26th, 2004, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MD1

We've got AutoGlym's 'Lifeshine' ...

That's the stuff!

Quote: Originally Posted by MD1

Check out ebay as there were two lifeshine kits on there, a small one and the proper one. I think the proper one was around £80.00 - so if you don't mind a bit of work it could be a cheaper option!

The thing that's convinced me its approaching reasonable is the guarantee part of it. I assume unless someone approved applies it, you don't get that... maybe I'm wrong...

Or isn't the guarantee worth the paper its written on? (too many clauses?)

This could be a way I can get the manual -> auto aircon upgrade for free!! (ish!)...
(I'm considering it anyway... 220 on a 20.5k car isn't that much difference!).

Simon.,

mini_s_cab · Jul 26th, 2004, 03:15 PM

I would not bother with any type of treatment..........just good old polish once a month!!!

SimonL · Jul 26th, 2004, 03:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini_s_cab

I would not bother with any type of treatment..........just good old polish once a month!!!

So you don't think its worth it for the exterior, but does anyone have any comments about its worth on the interior...

I've got two young kids to think about (one 3, the other under 1), and if the interior can be guaranteed against normal stains then I'm erring that way... I'd kinda viewed the outside as a bonus anyway.

Also I understand, its possible to sell the car and leave the guarantee intact for the next owner (at least I believe that's what I read).

Simon.,

May 11th, 2004, 07:59 PM	#1
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Looking After The Hood {Roof} On The Cabrio 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.

May 18th, 2004, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike & Donna in Ca. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oceanside, CA Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 385 Offline	My 2 cents is - after owning several rag tops over the years - do not use any kind of soap.. Water only - ... Chow! Donna '05 HB/W MCS "Gizmo" + '05 Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"

May 18th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
daz111 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 66 Offline	can u put car in car wash .....and can u use autoglym shampoo on roof...... MINI Cooper S in HYPER BLUE undefined

May 18th, 2004, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
daz111 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 66 Offline	thanks for that i will visit halfords and find out whatsd on market and find out from bmw what to recommend too MINI Cooper S in HYPER BLUE undefined

Jul 22nd, 2004, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
MD1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 222 Offline	convertible roof cleaning 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

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May 11th, 2004, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 13,534 Offline	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

May 11th, 2004, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Thanks goonery.

May 18th, 2004, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	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.

Jul 22nd, 2004, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uncle Cosmo Posts: n/a	How much is the Superguard treatment?

Jul 22nd, 2004, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
rgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St Pete Beach, FL Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 18 Offline	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! A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

Jul 22nd, 2004, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 15,028 Offline	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!!

Jul 23rd, 2004, 06:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 247 Offline	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;

Jul 25th, 2004, 10:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
MD1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 222 Offline	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!

Jul 25th, 2004, 11:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Young-n-MINIMad MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 12 Offline	P.S. Sorry... couldn't resist it!![/quote] Nice 1 M8 ur mum got a gud lukin motor HAVE A LOOK AT my auntIEs

Jul 26th, 2004, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
mini_s_cab Hyper Blue Mini S Cab Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 58 Offline	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.

Jul 26th, 2004, 11:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
SimonL Now in Hot Orange Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cambridge, UK Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 37 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini_s_cab 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. I've currently got a AutoGlym treatment on order for my MCSC for about that price, but I gather thats treating the body work, interior and the roof and then provides a 10yr (IIRC) guarantee that (certain - I assume) stains can be fully removed (easily) - otherwise they'll come out and sort it for you. I thought it was a good idea, especially as the rear seats are likely to be occupied by my two small kids at some point in the future. SImon.,

Jul 26th, 2004, 12:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
MD1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 222 Offline	We've got AutoGlym's 'Lifeshine' on our Fabia VRS and I really can't tell it's there - car was new in March this year and I've had to rewax some panels already - don't think it's helping the interior either - only bonus is the bag with all the autoglym products in but buying them seperately wouldn't have cost the £200 that lifeshine cost. Check out ebay as there were two lifeshine kits on there, a small one and the proper one. I think the proper one was around £80.00 - so if you don't mind a bit of work it could be a cheaper option! MD

Jul 26th, 2004, 02:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
SimonL Now in Hot Orange Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cambridge, UK Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 37 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MD1 We've got AutoGlym's 'Lifeshine' ... That's the stuff! Quote: Originally Posted by MD1 Check out ebay as there were two lifeshine kits on there, a small one and the proper one. I think the proper one was around £80.00 - so if you don't mind a bit of work it could be a cheaper option! The thing that's convinced me its approaching reasonable is the guarantee part of it. I assume unless someone approved applies it, you don't get that... maybe I'm wrong... Or isn't the guarantee worth the paper its written on? (too many clauses?) This could be a way I can get the manual -> auto aircon upgrade for free!! (ish!)... (I'm considering it anyway... 220 on a 20.5k car isn't that much difference!). Simon.,

Jul 26th, 2004, 03:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
mini_s_cab Hyper Blue Mini S Cab Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 58 Offline	I would not bother with any type of treatment..........just good old polish once a month!!!

Jul 26th, 2004, 03:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
SimonL Now in Hot Orange Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cambridge, UK Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 37 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini_s_cab I would not bother with any type of treatment..........just good old polish once a month!!! So you don't think its worth it for the exterior, but does anyone have any comments about its worth on the interior... I've got two young kids to think about (one 3, the other under 1), and if the interior can be guaranteed against normal stains then I'm erring that way... I'd kinda viewed the outside as a bonus anyway. Also I understand, its possible to sell the car and leave the guarantee intact for the next owner (at least I believe that's what I read). Simon.,

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