Mould patches on cloth hood

Mould patches on cloth hood

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Westblue

Original Poster:

48 posts

96 months

Saturday 7th January 2017
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Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum.

Keen lady MX5 owner, its a silver 2005 model - 1.8 manual which I've had for @ 5 years.

Forgive me if this has been raised before but I would like some advice about mould patches.

There are grey/green patches on the cloth hood. I think it is becoming less waterproof (is that the correct term). The inside still feels dry after rain but I can't rub or wash the patches away.

Is there any spray or treatment which would kill the mould and rejuvenate the waterproofing?

Thanks if you can help.

Helen xx

Trabi601

4,865 posts

94 months

Saturday 7th January 2017
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I assume you have a fabric, rather than vinyl hood.

This is what I've used on my Boxster. (my MX5 had a vinyl hood)

https://www.autoglym.com/convertible-soft-top-clea...

I've also, once I've cleaned it, 'topped up' the waterproofing with a spray you can get from Tesco, designed for re-waterproofing coats etc.

drgoatboy

1,611 posts

206 months

Saturday 7th January 2017
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Renovo roof cleaning and waterproofing products come highly rated so have a google for those. The green algae can be tough to shift though. Careful you don't scrub too much as you can damage the mohair if you go to hard.

MX-5 Lazza

7,952 posts

218 months

Saturday 7th January 2017
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Is that patches on the outside or the inside? If inside then you might have a small amount of water getting inside somewhere.

Westblue

Original Poster:

48 posts

96 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Trabi601 said:
I assume you have a fabric, rather than vinyl hood.

This is what I've used on my Boxster. (my MX5 had a vinyl hood)

https://www.autoglym.com/convertible-soft-top-clea...

I've also, once I've cleaned it, 'topped up' the waterproofing with a spray you can get from Tesco, designed for re-waterproofing coats etc.
Thank you Trabi, yes it is a cloth hood. I will get some and try it. xx

Westblue

Original Poster:

48 posts

96 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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drgoatboy said:
Renovo roof cleaning and waterproofing products come highly rated so have a google for those. The green algae can be tough to shift though. Careful you don't scrub too much as you can damage the mohair if you go to hard.
Thank you drgoatboy. I will get some as well as the autoglym and try both. xx

Westblue

Original Poster:

48 posts

96 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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MX-5 Lazza said:
Is that patches on the outside or the inside? If inside then you might have a small amount of water getting inside somewhere.
Thanks for the reply lazza, it is on the outside. The inside is dry.

fatjon

2,144 posts

212 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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I used Dettol! It worked very well to kill the mould, then when good and dry I used scotchguard and it never came back.


battered

4,088 posts

146 months

Saturday 14th January 2017
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I've used some wax in the past that smelt like boot polish. I have also used boot polish with success. NB - do this ONLY on a canvas hood. I brushed it on with a soft boot brush.

one eyed mick

1,189 posts

160 months

Saturday 14th January 2017
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Milton fluid [nappy cleaner ] is brill used it on tents etc .

Westblue

Original Poster:

48 posts

96 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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Thanks everyone, my hood is now looking great. Time for a drive... smile

drgoatboy

1,611 posts

206 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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Westblue said:
Thanks everyone, my hood is now looking great. Time for a drive... smile
What did you end up using in the end?

Westblue

Original Poster:

48 posts

96 months

Saturday 21st January 2017
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drgoatboy said:
What did you end up using in the end?
I bought some renovo ' the ultimate fabric soft top cleaner' - it was very good.

Gandahar

9,600 posts

127 months

Thursday 2nd February 2017
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At some point I must get around to doing mine. Note that Tesco's do a lot cheaper version of Dettol / Savlon



I went down to the drive the other day only to find David Bellamy licking it, so things have gone too far.



Edited by Gandahar on Thursday 2nd February 17:54