Convertible Roof Cleaner

[RosscoPCole]

I recently bought a Fiat 500c for my daughter and it was spotless when we got it. I've noticed a few things, but most irritating is green moss/mould appearing on the canvas roof. Having never owned a convertible before, what is the best way of getting rid of this and keeping it away?

[bitchstewie]

Renovo is bloody good.

[Huzzah]

Seconded, Renevo is my goto.

[Belle427]

The Autoglym kit is ok too.

[Vsix and Vtec]

We used Renovo on my other half's XK8 convertible when she bought it. The steps for use are clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend getting both the cleaner and the reproofer, if it's going green the chances are it's never been reproofed.

[RosscoPCole]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I need to buy Renovo.

[Johno]

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

[Huzzah]

Johno said:

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

I've heard Fabsil is good, is it as easy to apply as Renevo?

[Red9zero]

Huzzah said:

Johno said:

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

I've heard Fabsil is good, is it as easy to apply as Renevo?

I apply Fabsil with a brush. Just pour it into a container and use a decent quality brush.

[normalbloke]

Red9zero said:

Huzzah said:

Johno said:

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

I've heard Fabsil is good, is it as easy to apply as Renevo?

I apply Fabsil with a brush. Just pour it into a container and use a decent quality brush.

I believe you need to know the material your roof is made from before deciding on what product to use. Especially so with Fabsil.

[turbomoggie]

I used the autoglym kit, the cleaner and then water proofer and was happy with how it worked on my boxster.

My cat used to enjoy laying on the roof when sunny, so a lint roller was handy too. No idea how the cat didn't end up piercing the roof.

Edited by turbomoggie on Sunday 5th January 17:07

[Huzzah]

Red9zero said:

Huzzah said:

Johno said:

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

I've heard Fabsil is good, is it as easy to apply as Renevo?

I apply Fabsil with a brush. Just pour it into a container and use a decent quality brush.

I've only ever used Renevo, brush/sponge on, spills on glass/bodywork wipe off and no odour. I may try Fabsil. Do you still apply 2 coats?

[Red9zero]

Huzzah said:

Red9zero said:

Huzzah said:

Johno said:

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

I've heard Fabsil is good, is it as easy to apply as Renevo?

I apply Fabsil with a brush. Just pour it into a container and use a decent quality brush.

I've only ever used Renevo, brush/sponge on, spills on glass/bodywork wipe off and no odour. I may try Fabsil. Do you still apply 2 coats?

Depends what coverage you want. I ended up stripping all of the original proofing from my LR 90 hood when cleaning mould from the inside. Two coats of Fabsil had it completely waterproof again.

[Alex Z]

This is handy. My Mini’s roof needs a really good clean and reproofing.

[Johno]

normalbloke said:

Red9zero said:

Huzzah said:

Johno said:

Another advocate for renovo cleaner ….

But for proofing, I’d just use Fabsil gold, renovo I don’t find to be as good for as long as good old Fabsil, which is also cheaper (not huge amounts) and more readily available.

I've heard Fabsil is good, is it as easy to apply as Renevo?

I apply Fabsil with a brush. Just pour it into a container and use a decent quality brush.

I believe you need to know the material your roof is made from before deciding on what product to use. Especially so with Fabsil.

As with any polish/wax/cleaner/poofer etc. yo should test on an inconspicuous area first.

My roof is mohair and it's no issue for that. I tend to try to get an old milk bottle, keep the handle, cut out an opening on the opposite side and use that with a paintbrush to apply.

Only ever used a single coat, but do deliver it generously.

Renovo cleaner and colour restorer beforehand if required.

[pigface1001]

I use Renovo on my MX5 and Renovo ultra proofer to seal it afterwards