Creased 430 spider hood

[Blues]

I almost always drive with the roof down, don't fold it own when wet, always put the roof up when garages, but I get creases in the roof fabric. Any ideas how to get rid of them without destroying the waterproofing. I also notice. I am getting a horizontal mark across the vinyl window. Any ideas please?

[jontysafe]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=re...

[Blues]

Thanks Jonty. I am familiar with these products, but that's not really what i need

[AndrewW-G]

As per Jonty, Renovo plastic window cleaner if its going milky by the crease and a gentle application of steam to get rid of creases

[Blues]

AndrewW-G said:

As per Jonty, Renovo plastic window cleaner if its going milky by the crease and a gentle application of steam to get rid of creases

Cheers Andrew, i was thinking steam for the creases in the fabric. I have used Renovo successfully for plastic windows in the past, i'm sure i still have some. I wondered if this was a common fault on this car?

[AndrewW-G]

Blues said:

Cheers Andrew, i was thinking steam for the creases in the fabric. I have used Renovo successfully for plastic windows in the past, i'm sure i still have some. I wondered if this was a common fault on this car?

I wouldnt call it a fault, more a trait of fabric hoods

[jontysafe]

I think there`s a business in doing this professionally. I know vehicle detailers will do it but someone who specialises in just hood restorations and treatments. There probably are people out there doing it but they aren`t promoting themselves at all well!

I hadn`t thought about the use of a steamer, SWMBO works in the rag trade, maybe I`ll ask her to do it!

[hollydog]

Not alot you can do about the creases.Steaming it might help but be carefull the heat could damage the membrane in the fabric.The rear screen can be replaced .Life span of the screens is aprox 5 to 10 yrs.Some of the produces to clean the screens are abrasive and can make the screen milky .