Jet wash cab roof

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Post Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:44 pm

Is it ok to jet wash my roof as the car lives outside and its got a bit discolured.The resson i ask is ive heard it dose not do them any good,is that wright ?
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Post Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:00 pm

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dont laugh,,.... but I simply used fairy liquid. and the right kinda brush . :) & then hosed down
and it worked a treat.

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Post Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:34 pm

I used "Vanish" powder and a large nail brush and it works a treat. Finish off with a jet wash and then re-proof /dye when all dry, last s for ages too.

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Just got too old.