Algae Cleaner

[New Relic]

What do the peeps on here use to clean fabric hoods which have started to collect algae?

I've stuff in the garage for concrete, but fear that may be a tad harsh for a fabric soft top.

TIA

[Marc_Hill]

I'd suggest an all purpose cleaner than can be diluted down and a decent brush. I use Chemical guys APC for a variety of jobs.

[tortop45]

Wet and Forget is what you wan,t.Google it.

[sgrimshaw]

This works really well. Their other products for mohair hoods are equally good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOULD-ALGAE-REMOVER-250M...

[New Relic]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

sgrimshaw said:

This works really well. Their other products for mohair hoods are equally good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOULD-ALGAE-REMOVER-250M...

This sounds the business; I'm worried about using the other stuff that may be just a little too strong and harsh.

[8bit]

My wife had an MX-5 a few years back, I used a product called 303 Fabric Top Cleaner which did a fantastic job of ridding the black fabric of the green buildup that accumulates and left the whole thing looking like new. Once cleaned and allowed to dry, use 303 Fabric Guard to protect it. The water-beading you get off the hood afterwards is astonishing.

[Simpo Two]

8bit said:

My wife had an MX-5 a few years back, I used a product called 303 Fabric Top Cleaner which did a fantastic job of ridding the black fabric of the green buildup that accumulates and left the whole thing looking like new. Once cleaned and allowed to dry, use 303 Fabric Guard to protect it. The water-beading you get off the hood afterwards is astonishing.

I just got some 303 Fabric Guard to get ready for the winter (car is outside) - but it needs to be applied at 20C+, doh.

[8bit]

Simpo Two said:

I just got some 303 Fabric Guard to get ready for the winter (car is outside) - but it needs to be applied at 20C+, doh.

I wouldn't worry about that, I live in Aberdeen, Scotland - it's almost never over 20C here and we used it quite successfully. I'd make sure it's at least a good few degrees above freezing though, just in case.