Convertible Cleaner & Protector

[gkeevash]

Hi There

Does anyone have any experience or can provide any recommendations on the best cleaner and protector for a convertible/soft top I’ve been using Autoglym and the protector doesn’t seem to repel water for long. Looking for something that’s going to last the winter, any ideas?

Thanks in advance

[Lunar]

Hi Gazza,

Interesting you say that - I found it good stuff and water beads really well as you can see.

Unless you can do it in a garage it's probably getting a bit late in the year for a warm day now, and of course you need to let it dry properly after application too, which is a bit of a gamble.

I found the main thing is to not be scared to really rub at it with the hard sponge to get all the old chemicals and crxp off before applying a few coats of the new one. You'll need to spend about 1/2 hour rubbing and rinsing down with a watering can or hose before you see the end of all the suds it produces.

A bottle does 2 applications so if you've half a bottle left it might be worth another go.

A colleague at work with an MG-TF recommended brick sealant! - he does have a leak, but even so.

[chicb]

I used Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric to protect my roof. Very pleased, water collects in beads then blows off. Cover up paintwork & glass before starting. If any does get on paint it can be easily wiped off, but if left it forms a hard glass like mark which needs a Polisher to remove (don't ask how I know this ) I thought 500ml would do but had to buy another, so you need 1 litre.

[Tel]

+1 for the Gtechniq fabric protectant. I use it on all the interior carpets too