Best Hood Cleaner?
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You could try using this:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
It brings my black vinyl roof up a treat even though it's faded.
MX-Si said:
You could try using this:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
It brings my black vinyl roof up a treat even though it's faded.
The feedback from people does not seem that positive - those with light-coloured roofs anyway.http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
It brings my black vinyl roof up a treat even though it's faded.
Kinky said:
MX-Si said:
You could try using this:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
It brings my black vinyl roof up a treat even though it's faded.
The feedback from people does not seem that positive - those with light-coloured roofs anyway.http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
It brings my black vinyl roof up a treat even though it's faded.
freerange7 said:
Autoglym bumper care is the product to use with a soft sponge, use sparingly and wipe off the excess. this product is recommended by Autoglym for this purpose.
If you need to clean it up first if very dirty, Autoglym interior cleaner will do a great job.
Finally got round to doing the job today - using both of the products above.If you need to clean it up first if very dirty, Autoglym interior cleaner will do a great job.
And blimey - I've got to say - what a bloody top job
It came up like new. Half-way through, the difference between the clean and dirty side was just astounding. I guess you get used to it being a 'little' dirty - as you see it every day.
Although I had to use a hard-bristled brush to get into all those nooks and crannies. But worth it
Plus Halfords had a 3-for-2 on the car-cleaning products
And the bumper care was brilliant - like a sealant.
Top advice
Combover said:
The Autoglym stuff is good, but it does leave marks on your windows so I'd recommend protecting them. It takes ages to do but it means you don't have spend hours (literally!) polishing the glass to get the stains off.
OK so now I am confused: if this product is so great, wtf do you have to go through all that palaver to protect your car when using it? Surely this makes the product "bad" as opposed to "good" for this application? I have no axe to grind here btw but I have never had to do anything like that when using the Renovo stuff...It really is super stuff, genuinely. It does so however, say that you should protect the glass and paintwork unless you fancy spending time polishing the residue off it.
The way the water beads off the roof though is quite spectacular. It took me roughly 15 minutes to prep the car ready to do the roof. If you can't be bothered doing that then use another product. I think it is worth it though. It also brings out the full colour of my roof, which is the vibrant blue it should always have been.
The way the water beads off the roof though is quite spectacular. It took me roughly 15 minutes to prep the car ready to do the roof. If you can't be bothered doing that then use another product. I think it is worth it though. It also brings out the full colour of my roof, which is the vibrant blue it should always have been.
Combover said:
It really is super stuff, genuinely. It does so however, say that you should protect the glass and paintwork unless you fancy spending time polishing the residue off it.
The way the water beads off the roof though is quite spectacular. It took me roughly 15 minutes to prep the car ready to do the roof. If you can't be bothered doing that then use another product. I think it is worth it though. It also brings out the full colour of my roof, which is the vibrant blue it should always have been.
Well if it's a great water-proofer then I can see the point The way the water beads off the roof though is quite spectacular. It took me roughly 15 minutes to prep the car ready to do the roof. If you can't be bothered doing that then use another product. I think it is worth it though. It also brings out the full colour of my roof, which is the vibrant blue it should always have been.
I use Renovo cleaner and ultra-proofer which is very easy to use (brush on the cleaner then rinse it off, dry off then apply the proofer with a sponge. After that the hood is spotless and water beads as good as it does on freshly waxed paintwork. No need to protect the glass or paintwork and no scrubbing.
That's on a black vinyl hood though. Mohair/fabric I'd probably a bit more effort.
That's on a black vinyl hood though. Mohair/fabric I'd probably a bit more effort.
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