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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Hi can any body give me any advice on cleaning a black canvas roof with 2 hard sections and a fold down rear section all is covered in the same stuff tho.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Saddle soap and a stiff brush (like what you'd put shoe polish on with)..lather up the soap and then agitate with the brush.. rinse with plenty of luke warm water..
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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sorry if im being dumb but whats saddle soap and where do i get it?
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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saddle soap is the stuff they use on horse saddles and leather to keep it suptle (sp) and you could get it from your local equestrian (sp) centre you may get it at a good pet supplies store too but not sure
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Auto glym do a convertible hood cleaner, i've not used it though.
I've also heard of using milton baby bottle steralising tablets.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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the auto glym is ok butthe best stuff is saddle soap
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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mite have a look at the auto glym kit, googled saddle soap and not liking the results. its only gonna be a one off as i dont really like convertibe that much.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by taz1787
the auto glym is ok butthe best stuff is saddle soap
the thing that worrys me is my roof is like a soft fabric material not like a plastic vinyl.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by steves24V's
mite have a look at the auto glym kit, googled saddle soap and not liking the results. its only gonna be a one off as i dont really like convertibe that much.
the autoglym kit is around Ł20 why not call a mobile valeter, they may charge you around Ł20-Ł30 but then you know its done and no effort.

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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by D16PJM
the autoglym kit is around Ł20 why not call a mobile valeter, they may charge you around Ł20-Ł30 but then you know its done and no effort.

Pete
Good plan its just finding a good one that i can trust i'm a fussy f*cker anyone off here local or can recommend any one.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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my mate has a convertable and uses normal interior uphostery cleaner and it looks proper good.. forgive my spelling, i'm rather tired, been up since 1.30am
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Is it mohair?.. as oppese to the nor,al vyinal?.. One other thing and this is basicly all Autoglym hood kit is to try is some dilute hair shampoo.. odd i know but it doesnt contain any of the ingrediants that leave streaks(forgett the propper name now).. the condition it in the same way.. that way the mohair stays soft
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by D16PJM
the autoglym kit is around Ł20 why not call a mobile valeter, they may charge you around Ł20-Ł30 but then you know its done and no effort.

Pete
Well i went for your second option and it all went wrong, took it to a detailer and had a call saying its no worse but he couldn't get it any cleaner, well got there it was worse was not happy and just took the car away,

I then spent 3 hours with black shoe polish and it was looking good but by even the next day it was going back to normal, Its like he's took all the colour out of it and not it needs re-colouring.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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have a look here mate http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=163566
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Old May 26, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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meguiars cabriolet cleaner and a upholstery brush does a wicked job i done a saab soft top covered in mould and bought it up like new.i bet that detailer used something like tfr on it if he has took the colour out i would not be happy..
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