Soft top cleaning

[UKGTC]

I’ve decided as it’s a nice weekend I’m going to hopefully get the soft top treated and looking like new.
I bought a Renovo kit with fabric cleaner, reviver and ultra proofer.
This is the roof after the cleaning process which isn’t looking too bad. Because it wasn’t in a bad state I used the quick cleaning method using neat product on a damp applicator sponge to apply and then carefully stubbed with a soft brush in circular motions. It was surprising how much filth lifted out of the material and I’m glad I took my time. Im leaving it all day to dry and will start stage 2 in the morning. I’ll take some more pictures as I go.

 

[W1ghty]

I’ve decided as it’s a nice weekend I’m going to hopefully get the soft top treated and looking like new.
I bought a Renovo kit with fabric cleaner, reviver and ultra proofer.
View attachment 168368View attachment 168369This is the roof after the cleaning process which isn’t looking too bad. Because it wasn’t in a bad state I used the quick cleaning method using neat product on a damp applicator sponge to apply and then carefully stubbed with a soft brush in circular motions. It was surprising how much filth lifted out of the material and I’m glad I took my time. Im leaving it all day to dry and will start stage 2 in the morning. I’ll take some more pictures as I go.

Nice one buddy , yep it looks like a few days of good weather, I might have to do mine .

 

[Chrishazle]

For the re-colour stage, mask up the car and beware, that stuff is thinner than water and finds its way into and onto places you don't want it to - I speak from experience after using exactly that kit on my 968 cab! Mask off everywhere below the soft top and have a clean rag in hand as you use the stuff, it's really easy to remove when wet but a PITA once dried! Think in particular of where the boot lid meets the bodywork and the drainage area underneath! Also as the instructions say, do not fold the roof for at least 24 hours after using it or you will get crease marks - guess how I know!!

Once it's done your roof will look superb, you'll probably have enough waterproofer for a second use in 6-12 months, after which you're OK using the well known tent proofing spray for another few years unitil it needs deep clean and maybe re-colour again.

 

[UKGTC]

For the re-colour stage, mask up the car and beware, that stuff is thinner than water and finds its way into and onto places you don't want it to - I speak from experience after using exactly that kit on my 968 cab! Mask off everywhere below the soft top and have a clean rag in hand as you use the stuff, it's really easy to remove when wet but a PITA once dried! Think in particular of where the boot lid meets the bodywork and the drainage area underneath! Also as the instructions say, do not fold the roof for at least 24 hours after using it or you will get crease marks - guess how I know!!

Once it's done your roof will look superb, you'll probably have enough waterproofer for a second use in 6-12 months, after which you're OK using the well known tent proofing spray for another few years unitil it needs deep clean and maybe re-colour again.

That is great advice. I intend to use recycling bin bags attached with frog tapes that absorbs liquid. The idea of taping on recycling bags is they are clear and I can see any product leaking underneath. I doubt I will be folding the roof over the next week.

 

[UKGTC]

The 2 dye coats are now done and just waiting for it to dry so I can do the waterproofing.
This is such a long job to do properly.
Below are the pictures of the first and second coats.

 

[W1ghty]

I used to mask stuff up , but now I leave a wet micro fibre cloth handy and a bucket of water just in case , then I just paint or proof carefully . When I’m done I wipe the damp cloth over the glass areas .