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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: bobmcc13 on June 4, 2022, 16:30

Title: Original soft top roof.
Post by: bobmcc13 on June 4, 2022, 16:30
What is the best way to care for an original vinyl soft top.

Any help would be appreciated "cos the roof is getting quite dirty.

Thanks in advance.

Bob McC.
Title: Re: Original soft top roof.
Post by: Ardent on June 4, 2022, 17:44
I believe good ole fashioned soapy water.
Poss a nail brush.
Fenwick awning spray is good for removing green algea type stuff.

Putting love back into it. Renovo (spelling?) Is highly regarded as well as aerospace 303.
Title: Re: Original soft top roof.
Post by: Joesson on June 4, 2022, 18:07
I believe the soapy water and nail brush are suggested by Mr T , rinse well and dry and then I use the Aerospace 303.
Title: Re: Original soft top roof.
Post by: Southcoast on July 8, 2022, 14:01
I used a product called Forever Black-Black top. It worked quite well and restored the blackness back to the vinyl. Just have to wait and see how long it lasts. Quite expensive though, £33 from Amazon.
Title: Re: Original soft top roof.
Post by: s12vea on July 8, 2022, 14:41
Autoglym bumpercare gel I use to keep the material Supple
Title: Re: Original soft top roof.
Post by: MikeBoo on July 8, 2022, 16:16
I used Renovo International RVP5001121 Vinyl Ultra Proofer on my recent purchase. One of the cars that I saw had an odd texture possibly because it had been coated in something in attempt to keep the water out because it was in poor condition and had a fair few holes.

You can see my results here:
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=73001.msg877799#msg877799