Cabriolet hood care

[martin325sport]

Hi Guys,
Just bought A 320 Cabriolet, and the hood has a few bits of white and green around the edges. What do I need to do to clean it? I have washed the car, but the stuff doesn't shift.

Also is there anything I can do to keep the hood waterproof etc? the fabric is fine now, but I want to make sure it doesn't degrade and start to leak from now on! also the green and white spots don't look great on an all black car!!

cheers

Martin

[GuyM]

try fabsil or renovo....check with a very small area to make sure they dont react....look in old classic car mags for adverts in the back pages for these products

[orangecurry]

if you are feeling flush, buy the Autoglym twin-pack cleaner and sealant sprayguns - it's 20 GBP but it does what it claims

any local motor factors - even Halfords

[martin325sport]

cheers guys! will have a look for the autoglym stuff I reckon.

[AlpineCab]

I,ve used the BMW stuff and also the autoglym. The autoglym is great and not so expensive.

But the BMW care pack comes with some cream to nourish / clean the rear window.

When you do it right, you'll see water bead on the roof just like you've waxed it!!!!!!

[martin325sport]

how much was the BMW stuff? I didn't get to halfords today, so might try the $tealers tomorrow..

[AlpineCab]

Can't remember, but it was quite a bit more than the autoglym. Was good though, but the rear window stuff lasts ages so I bought the autolglym after the beemer stuff ran out.

[martin325sport]

bought the autoglym stuff, but used most of the waterproofing spray, so I will need to check out the $tealers. I need to get a new arm for the hood motor main hoop, so will ask when I am there.

cheers

[DaveD]

Renovo works treat on the back window and if you want a cheap waterproofer try bumper shine from poundland....all it is is sillicone spray ,,,keeps my roof looking black and well waterproofed