DB9 Volante - Cabriolet roof re-proof?
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Hi has anyone re-proofed there roof or is it not necessary?
I have an MY08 which lives on my drive.
I've read some reviews of "Renovo Fabric Hood Ultraproofer" and Autoglym's offering which are positive but I don't want to do anything that might make things worse or are not needed in the long term.
Daniel
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I have an MY08 which lives on my drive.
I've read some reviews of "Renovo Fabric Hood Ultraproofer" and Autoglym's offering which are positive but I don't want to do anything that might make things worse or are not needed in the long term.
Daniel
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I would thoroughly recommend Grangers Fabsil UV Waterprooofer - about £15-£20 a litre. I have used this on all my soft top cars over many years and always been happy with it. Buy the liquid and paint it on with a 2" brush, easier than the aerosol spray. I've heard Renovo can make the fabric slightly stiff so check that if you choose that route.
ETA here you go - Halfords http://www.halfords.com/car-seats-travel-equipment...
Pour some into a jam jar and paint it on with a brush. Obviously be carful but don't worry if you drip some on the paint it doesn't stain and wipes off readily with a tissue or cloth. Just tidy up any splashes as you go along. It's perfectly clear and intended to proof canvas.
ETA here you go - Halfords http://www.halfords.com/car-seats-travel-equipment...
Pour some into a jam jar and paint it on with a brush. Obviously be carful but don't worry if you drip some on the paint it doesn't stain and wipes off readily with a tissue or cloth. Just tidy up any splashes as you go along. It's perfectly clear and intended to proof canvas.
Edited by RichB on Wednesday 17th September 17:20
RichB said:
I would thoroughly recommend Grangers Fabsil UV Waterprooofer - about £15-£20 a litre. I have used this on all my soft top cars over many years and always been happy with it. Buy the liquid and paint it on with a 2" brush, easier than the aerosol spray. I've heard Renovo can make the fabric slightly stiff so check that if you choose that route.
^^ This ^^I'm on my 8th roadster so have a bit of regime to keep it tip
I soak it in snow foam ( or a very dilute cleaner) to remove any existing treatment
Gently rinse it off with pressure washer on a low setting
Let it dry out thoroughly
Use foam to dip in the treatment and rub in to roof
Do it first one way then go over it perpendicular
Whip it down with a lint free cloth to collect any excess
I tried a few products in the early days but settled on 303 Aerospace Protectant. It gives a nice silk sheen and is very very durable. Make sure you use the cloth version not the vinyl version
Easy enough to get hold of over the tinterweb
I soak it in snow foam ( or a very dilute cleaner) to remove any existing treatment
Gently rinse it off with pressure washer on a low setting
Let it dry out thoroughly
Use foam to dip in the treatment and rub in to roof
Do it first one way then go over it perpendicular
Whip it down with a lint free cloth to collect any excess
I tried a few products in the early days but settled on 303 Aerospace Protectant. It gives a nice silk sheen and is very very durable. Make sure you use the cloth version not the vinyl version
Easy enough to get hold of over the tinterweb
mikey k said:
I'm on my 8th roadster so have a bit of regime to keep it tip
I soak it in snow foam ( or a very dilute cleaner) to remove any existing treatment
Gently rinse it off with pressure washer on a low setting
Let it dry out thoroughly
Use foam to dip in the treatment and rub in to roof
Do it first one way then go over it perpendicular
Whip it down with a lint free cloth to collect any excess
I tried a few products in the early days but settled on 303 Aerospace Protectant. It gives a nice silk sheen and is very very durable. Make sure you use the cloth version not the vinyl version
Easy enough to get hold of over the tinterweb
Nice write up Mikey but any particular reason you like to whip your roadster?I soak it in snow foam ( or a very dilute cleaner) to remove any existing treatment
Gently rinse it off with pressure washer on a low setting
Let it dry out thoroughly
Use foam to dip in the treatment and rub in to roof
Do it first one way then go over it perpendicular
Whip it down with a lint free cloth to collect any excess
I tried a few products in the early days but settled on 303 Aerospace Protectant. It gives a nice silk sheen and is very very durable. Make sure you use the cloth version not the vinyl version
Easy enough to get hold of over the tinterweb
My neighbours are used to the sad bloke who keeps his cars so shiny but I think they might draw the line if I start whipping them
mikey k said:
I'm on my 8th roadster so have a bit of regime to keep it tip
I soak it in snow foam ( or a very dilute cleaner) to remove any existing treatment
Gently rinse it off with pressure washer on a low setting
Let it dry out thoroughly
Use foam to dip in the treatment and rub in to roof
Do it first one way then go over it perpendicular
Whip it down with a lint free cloth to collect any excess
I tried a few products in the early days but settled on 303 Aerospace Protectant. It gives a nice silk sheen and is very very durable. Make sure you use the cloth version not the vinyl version
Easy enough to get hold of over the tinterweb
Is that the car or the soft top roof you're talking about I soak it in snow foam ( or a very dilute cleaner) to remove any existing treatment
Gently rinse it off with pressure washer on a low setting
Let it dry out thoroughly
Use foam to dip in the treatment and rub in to roof
Do it first one way then go over it perpendicular
Whip it down with a lint free cloth to collect any excess
I tried a few products in the early days but settled on 303 Aerospace Protectant. It gives a nice silk sheen and is very very durable. Make sure you use the cloth version not the vinyl version
Easy enough to get hold of over the tinterweb
p.s. you don't say what treatment you use. Fabsil?
just the roofI've done it on all my roadsters over the years.
For the Astons I've used this
http://www.autogeek.net/303fabricguard.html
On Vinyl I use another version
http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html
Recently did an 10 year old roof on my Honda S2000 and it came up like new.
Here they are together!
Vinyl on left fabric on right!
image by mikey k V8VR, on Flickrmikey k said:
just the roofI've done it on all my roadsters over the years.
For the Astons I've used this
http://www.autogeek.net/303fabricguard.html
On Vinyl I use another version
http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html
Recently did an 10 year old roof on my Honda S2000 and it came up like new.
Here they are together!
Vinyl on left fabric on right!
image by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
mikey k said:
just the roofI've done it on all my roadsters over the years.
For the Astons I've used this
http://www.autogeek.net/303fabricguard.html
On Vinyl I use another version
http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html
Recently did an 10 year old roof on my Honda S2000 and it came up like new.
Here they are together!
Vinyl on left fabric on right!
image by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Don't use the 303 aerospace protectant, that's for plastics. 303 fabric guard is their roof treatment.
Personally, I find gtechniq i1 to now be the best. Buy a litre bottle and use a paintbrush to apply it. Just make sure to wipe away any runs or dots of product that might get onto the paint.
Personally, I find gtechniq i1 to now be the best. Buy a litre bottle and use a paintbrush to apply it. Just make sure to wipe away any runs or dots of product that might get onto the paint.
sukh_m said:
Nice garage mikey. I see you have a dehumidifier in there too, I am contemplating getting one
Work in progress I was stood on the covered inspection pit when I took the photo
Dehumidifier helps a lot to clear the moisture from the nooks and crannies after I've pressure washed them
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