Washing hood before treating ??

[SimonV8ster]

Before I treat my hood to some fabsil I want to wash it but I think I saw somewhere that you are not supposed to use particualr detergents before treating it. If so, anybody know what you can wash it with ??

[Paul M]

I'm looking to clean and treat my hood this weekend. I have some Autoglym hood cleaner lying around so probably will use that. If not I believe mild soapy water, allow to fully dry before applying Fabusil.

[tvrbob]

I have not heard that some detergents are a problem. I have a very successful method that gives in excess of five years protection against all year use. The only rule I know about detergent is that you need to get every bit of it off the roof before applying the seal.

This is my method

[Paul M]

tvrbob said:

I have not heard that some detergents are a problem. I have a very successful method that gives in excess of five years protection against all year use. The only rule I know about detergent is that you need to get every bit of it off the roof before applying the seal.

This is my method

Excellent advice and how to clean/protect roof.

I have found that my roof leaks from the velcro areas at the sides. Not sure what the best way to overcome this is other than a new roof or re-velcroing if its possible.

[SimonV8ster]

tvrbob said:

I have not heard that some detergents are a problem. I have a very successful method that gives in excess of five years protection against all year use. The only rule I know about detergent is that you need to get every bit of it off the roof before applying the seal.

This is my method

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Edited by SimonV8ster on Saturday 1st September 08:12

[bigdods]

Paul said:

I have found that my roof leaks from the velcro areas at the sides. Not sure what the best way to overcome this is other than a new roof or re-velcroing if its possible.

I used to have this problem. The solution is two fold. Firstly make sure you have fabsil'd the sides. Secondly make sure you have closed the roof correctly. The side panels will only be waterproof if they are taught, similar to a tent. WHen closing the roof, put the panel in then raise the rear section to meet it. Starting drivers side (although it doesnt matter which side you start). unpeel the inner and outer velcro then opush back down with the side part of the roof pulled tight. Then do up the alloy arm on that side. Repeat for the passenger side. this should result in the side panels being pulled very taught when the bars are pushed into place and make it much more watertight.

[Paul M]

bigdods said:

Paul said:

I have found that my roof leaks from the velcro areas at the sides. Not sure what the best way to overcome this is other than a new roof or re-velcroing if its possible.

I used to have this problem. The solution is two fold. Firstly make sure you have fabsil'd the sides. Secondly make sure you have closed the roof correctly. The side panels will only be waterproof if they are taught, similar to a tent. WHen closing the roof, put the panel in then raise the rear section to meet it. Starting drivers side (although it doesnt matter which side you start). unpeel the inner and outer velcro then opush back down with the side part of the roof pulled tight. Then do up the alloy arm on that side. Repeat for the passenger side. this should result in the side panels being pulled very taught when the bars are pushed into place and make it much more watertight.

Thanks bigdods. My early stages of ownership have not quite reached the required expertise with regards the roof Got myself some Fabsil today and tomorrow, weather permitting after cleaning the roof there will be some serious treating!

[tvrbob]

SimonV8ster said:

Why can't I view this ??!! It says HTTP403 Forbidden ??

It goes direct to a pdf file. Do you have Adobe Acrobat? Without it you won't be able to view the file.