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bushwakka
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:39 pm

does autoglyme hood cleaner and waterproofer work any good? anyone used it? or is there a better product out there? cheers
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:46 pm

i think campers use "fabsil". quite good apparently
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:35 pm

go on to cleanyourcar.co.uk and get some 303 High Tech Fabric Guard that will waterproof it 100% ive used it wouldnt go for any thing else theyll advise for the best cleaner
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:19 pm

Protect your car's cloth and carpet from fading and stains... for a full year!

303 High Tech Fabric Guard protects all new or freshly cleaned fabric and carpet upholstery from water, soil, grease and sun damage for up to a year. Advanced fluoropolymer fabric treatment specifically developed for exterior applications and providing the following benefits:

- Excellent Water & Oil Repellency.
- Superior Stain Resistance & Soil Release characteristics.
- Longest Lasting
- UV Screening to help control fading.
- Will not alter fabric color, feel, flammability or breathability.
- Resists mildew formation.
- No CFC's. Ozone safe. Non-toxic & odorless when dry.

16 oz. spray

Do you mean this one e30ata ?
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:30 pm

any pics of what the can looks like rob?
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:49 pm

now adit ...google is a wonderful tool 8)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-am ... d_175.html
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:52 pm

looks good im gonna try some
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:02 pm

Post up your results as may try some aswell.
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:21 pm

DaveD wrote:now adit ...google is a wonderful tool 8)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-am ... d_175.html
who's a clever boy then! thanks dave :thumb:
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:42 pm

I tried the autoglym hood cleaner and protector. At first when I was applying it I thought it foamed up really well and used the special sponge that comes with it. But when I rinsed it off I still had some green residue on the roof. Dried the hood properly like it said to and then sprayed the protector. The next day when it rained and I saw how the water was covering the roof (bubbles) I was pleased untill I opened the door and my seat was soaked. This was the start of my roof / seal leaks you may have read about...
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:56 pm

adit wrote:i think campers use "fabsil". quite good apparently
"Fabsil" is excellent stuff. Never used it on a hood, but used it plenty of times on my tent......

It does exactly what it says on the tin.....
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:07 pm

I have used the Autoglym Kit last summer and it cleaned really well, the protector was also very good, going to do mine again soon with this.

When applying the protector make sure you dont get it on the windscreen or side windows as it is very difficult to get off.
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:31 pm

I've had my Autoglym sitting on my shelf for a couple of months, still to try it out :roll:
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:33 pm

Autoglym
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Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:39 pm

Renovo re proofer and dye. Used it three years ago and it cured all my leaks. I've not had to do it since although it could do with a clean again.
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