Hood - Weatherproofing

[aidanbree]

Hi,

The hood on my Chim is looking a bit weathered and I am getting some leaks in the driver footwell (I have already resealed the cables under the bonnet). I am looking to reseal the hood.

I spotted when I was ordering replacement seals that Woodys stock a variety of products for this purpose.
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-116-hood-renovatio...

I was thinking of;
Soft Top Cleaner
Renovo Hood Reviver
Ultra Proofer

At about 50 quid all in......or is there something better?

I was previously thinking of using Fabsil but I would like to re-blacken the hood also.

Any advice would be much appreciated

Cheers

Aidan

[shropshire lad]

If you do a search you will find other threads on this subject. I have used all the renovo products you mention and the rear screen cleaner , all to good effect on 3 different cars. I have only used the black and it works very well.

[Andy JB]

Thompsons weather seal is a good proofer too FWIW

[That Daddy]

Andy JB said:

Thompsons weather seal is a good proofer too FWIW

Seconded,easy to use as well 18mths leak free and counting

[Zumbruk]

Andy JB said:

Thompsons weather seal is a good proofer too FWIW

Get the right one, though. There are about 4 different kinds....

[m4rk]

I've used Fabsil and it worked great,,, so far. Even though the sealant is clear my hood looked like new afterwards. It was darker and some old white polish stains disappeared. I think Autoglym aslo do a reproofer and a hood cleaner.

[AlexanderV8]

m4rk said:

I think Autoglym aslo do a reproofer and a hood cleaner.

Yes they do. I've used it & it's great. Again, although it's clear, the cleaner really lifted the ingrained dirt and the hood appeared blacker afterwards. Very easy to use & streak free. You don't have to wait for the cleaner to completely dry before applying the waterproofer either.

[TVR Thomo]

Fabsil (Gold) for me. I've used the Thomsons water seal but IMO the Fabsil was much better! You can but it in any decent outdoors type place.

[Nuggs]

That Daddy said:

Andy JB said:

Thompsons weather seal is a good proofer too FWIW

Seconded,easy to use as well 18mths leak free and counting