Cabriolet hood sealer

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Post Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:30 pm

Hi all,

During last nights and todays heavy down pour i've noticed water "seaping" through the edges of the roof at both sides and also these have remained damp whilst the middle of the roof is now dry.

Can anyone recommend a good product to reseal the roof.

There are no rips or tears anywhere and otherwise the roof is in good condition.

thanks.
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Post Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:54 pm

AUTOGLYM roof cleaner and protector.
About £20 but top stuff.
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Post Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:39 am

The autoglym stuff does the job.

but for the TOP of the range stuff, go for Renevo. Supposed to be the best for hoods.
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Post Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:57 am

a few years ago, i popped into a camping shop and bought some stuff from there, (forgot the name) but told the man i need it to water proof my fabric roof, !!! worked a treat on wifeys cabby.. if you've got any local camping shops, pop in and ask them mate
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Post Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:06 pm

Thanks guys, have used the Autoglym stuff and will see how it goes, will try the camping shop though as I bet their stuffs cheaper and no dout goes further!!
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:20 am

Stuff from the Camping shop worked a treat, only 7 quid, couple of coats and prob still half left.
Water now beads and rolls away nicely - no more wet seats here!!
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:21 am

What's the stuff called? :wink:
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:23 am

I'd like to know too :P
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:24 am

Grangers Fabsil, can in a 400ml aerosol.

Dried quickly and didnt leave any marks/stains.
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:25 am

Does it just protect or does it clean the hood as well?
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:30 am

Nah, just a protective/waterpfoofing spray. I used the Autoglym cleaner first.
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:30 am

Use the Autoglym for that
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:34 am

Stupid Hellfrauds haven't got it in stock, another couple of weeks :x
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:36 am

Shall I get you some and pass it on to Diddler on thursday???? :P
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:38 am

Why pass it onto him? :?

I've got it pre-ordered :)
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:07 am

So you don't want it.
Have you calyed the car yet??
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Post Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:37 pm

I've got it pre-ordered so no, thanks though :thumb:

You mean 'Clay Barred'? :wink:

Nope, haven't had time :roll:
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