Renovo Do’s and Don’ts

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Soft Top Reviver
Soft Top Vinyl Cleaner
Soft Top Vinyl Ultra Proofer
Soft Top Ultra Proofer

Fabric Soft Top Cleaner

Do

  • Test on an inconspicuous area to ensure fabric is colourfast dyed.
  • Spray mist the soft top with water prior to application.
  • Use a clean paint brush to apply.
  • Leave Fabric Soft Top Cleaner on for 10-20 minutes for general cleaning.
  • Leave Fabric Soft Top Cleaner on for 40-60 minutes for stubborn dirt and to remove any previous waterproofing treatments.
  • Wear protective gloves whilst applying.
  • Use every 6-12 months.

Don’t

  • Use a power jet wash to clean a fabric soft top
  • Use a detergent based cleaner
  • Apply in direct sunlight.
  • Forget to shake the bottle prior to use.

Soft Top Reviver

Do

  • Ensure that the soft top is thoroughly cleaned.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area prior to treating the whole area.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Reviver to complete a full coat.
  • Be diligent in removing previous waterproof coatings prior to application of Reviver.
  • Keep a soft damp cloth ready to wipe off any splashes or dribbles on paintwork and glass.
  • Work in a timely fashion to ensure that the edges of the freshly applied Reviver do not dry out too quickly.
  • Work from the centre outwards round and round the vehicle.
  • Apply to a dry top and allow Reviver to dry completely before applying further product or taking out in the rain.

Don’t

  • Forget to shake the bottle prior to use.
  • Dilute or mix the Reviver with any other product.
  • Apply the Reviver in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Reviver to dry too quickly.
  • Allow to dry on glass and paintwork.
  • Apply to a soft top that has been coated with a waterproofing agent without removing the proofer first.
  • Apply to vinyl soft tops or cars with modified paintwork.

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Soft Top Ultra Proofer

Do

  • Ensure that the soft top is thoroughly cleaned.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Ultra Proofer to complete a full coat.
  • Keep a soft damp cloth ready to wipe off any splashes or dribbles on paintwork and glass.
  • Work in a timely fashion to ensure that the edges of the freshly applied Ultra Proofer do not dry out too quickly.
  • Work from the centre outwards round and round the vehicle.
  • Apply to a dry top and allow Ultra Proofer to dry completely before applying further product or taking out in the rain.
  • Use every 6-12 months.

Don’t

  • Use on vinyl soft tops.
  • Forget to stir the Ultra Proofer prior to use.
  • Dilute or mix the Ultra Proofer with any other product.
  • Apply the Ultra Proofer in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Ultra Proofer to dry too quickly.
  • Allow to dry on glass and paintwork.
  • Apply to vinyl soft tops or cars with modified paintwork.
  • Apply water proofing agent prior to using Reviver unless the proofer is completely removed first.

Plastic Window Polish

Do

  • Apply with a clean soft polishing cloth.
  • Use small quantities of Plastic Window Polish working with circular motions in small areas a little at a time.
  • Allow Plastic Window Polish to dry then with a clean soft cloth polish off using circular movements.
  • Apply to both interior and exterior of window.

Don’t

  • Forget to shake the bottle thoroughly prior to use.
  • Allow the Plastic Window Polish to come into contact with materials or the fabric that surrounds the window.

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Soft Top Vinyl Cleaner

Do

  • Test on an inconspicuous area to ensure vinyl is colourfast dyed.
  • Use a clean paint brush or sponge to apply.
  • Leave Vinyl Cleaner on for 10-20 minutes for general cleaning.
  • Leave Vinyl Cleaner on for 40-60 minutes for stubborn dirt.
  • Wear protective gloves whilst applying.
  • Allow to dry before applying Vinyl Ultra Proofer.
  • Use every 6-12 months.

Don’t

  • Use on fabric soft tops.
  • Use a power jet wash to clean a fabric soft top
  • Apply in direct sunlight.
  • Forget to shake the bottle prior to use.

Soft Top Vinyl Ultra Proofer

Do

  • Ensure that the soft top is thoroughly cleaned.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Vinyl Ultra Proofer to complete a full coat.
  • Keep a soft damp cloth ready to wipe off any splashes or dribbles on paintwork and glass.
  • Work in a timely fashion to ensure that the edges of the freshly applied Vinyl Ultra Proofer do not dry out too quickly.
  • Work from the centre outwards round and round the vehicle.
  • Apply to a dry top and allow Vinyl Ultra Proofer to dry completely before applying further product or taking out in the rain.
  • Use every 6-12 months.

Don’t

  • Use on fabric soft tops.
  • Forget to shake the Vinyl Ultra Proofer bottle prior to use.
  • Dilute or mix the Vinyl Ultra Proofer with any other product.
  • Apply the Vinyl Ultra Proofer in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Vinyl Ultra Proofer to dry too quickly.
  • Allow to dry on glass and paintwork.
  • Apply to fabric soft tops or cars with modified paintwork.

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Carpet Reviver

Do

  • Follow the product label instructions.
  • Do use clean, lint free/microfibre cloths and discard after use.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area first.
  • Start your vacuuming job by pulling out the floor mats. Shake out the mats to remove any loose dirt. Use a 4" upholstery attachment or the bare hose end to vigorously vacuum the mats. The more you're able to agitate the carpet, the cleaner you'll get it.
  • Ensure that the carpet is thoroughly cleaned by vacuuming, using the palm of your free hand to beat the carpet just in front of your vacuum hose or tool. As you beat the carpet, dirt that is lodged deep into the carpet will come loose for vacuuming.
  • Shake the bottle prior to use.
  • Wear protective gloves during application.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Carpet Reviver to complete a full coat.
  • Keep a damp cloth ready to wipe off any splashes or dribbles.
  • Work in timely fashion to ensure that the edges of the freshly applied Carpet Reviver do not dry out too quickly.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before using the car.
  • Apply on a regular basis; the more you use it the more effective it is.

Don't

  • Forget to shake the bottle before using.
  • Dilute or mix the Carpet Reviver with any other product.
  • Apply the Carpet Reviver in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Carpet Reviver to dry too quickly.
  • Allow splashes and dribbles to dry on any interior surfaces, except the carpet.

Carpet Ultra Proofer

Do

  • Follow the product label instructions.
  • Do use clean, lint free/microfibre cloths.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area first.
  • Start your vacuuming job by pulling out the floor mats. Shake out the mats to remove any loose dirt. Use a 4" upholstery attachment or the bare hose end to vigorously vacuum the mats. The more you're able to agitate the carpet, the cleaner you'll get it.
  • Ensure that the carpet is thoroughly cleaned by vacuuming, using the palm of your free hand to beat the carpet just in front of your vacuum hose or tool. As you beat the carpet, dirt that is lodged deep into the carpet will come loose for vacuuming.
  • Shake the bottle prior to use.
  • Wear protective gloves during application.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Carpet Ultra Proofer to complete a full coat.
  • Keep a damp cloth ready to wipe off any splashes or dribbles.
  • Work in timely fashion to ensure that the edges of the freshly applied Carpet Ultra Proofer do not dry out too quickly.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before using the car.
  • Apply on a regular basis; the more you use it the more effective it is.

Don't

  • Forget to shake the bottle before using.
  • Dilute or mix the Carpet Ultra Proofer with any other product.
  • Apply the Carpet Ultra Proofer in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Carpet Ultra Proofer to dry too quickly.
  • Allow splashes and dribbles to dry on any interior surfaces, except the carpet.

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Interior Ultra Proofer

Do

  • Follow the product label instructions.
  • Do use clean, lint free/microfibre cloths.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area first.
  • Start by using a damp cloth to wipe away the majority of dust/loose dirt, if your interior hard surfaces are exceptionally dirty.
  • Shake the bottle prior to use.
  • Wear protective gloves during application.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Interior Ultra Proofer to complete a full coat.
  • Keep a damp cloth ready to wipe off any splashes or dribbles.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before using the car.
  • Apply on a regular basis; the more you use it the more effective it is.

Don't

  • Forget to shake the bottle before using.
  • Dilute or mix the Interior Ultra Proofer with any other product.
  • Apply the Interior Ultra Proofer in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Interior Ultra Proofer to dry too quickly.

Leather Reviver

Do

  • Follow the product label instructions.
  • Do use clean, lint free/microfibre cloths and discard after use.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area first.
  • Start by using a damp cloth to wipe away the majority of dust/loose dirt, if your leather upholstery surfaces are exceptionally dirty.
  • Wear protective gloves during application.
  • Apply Leather Reviver to one section at a time, this means that once you have applied the Leather Reviver to one area, you should fully wipe down/buff that area. Then proceed to the next and so on.
  • Work on a manageable area in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Leather Reviver to complete a full application.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before using the car.
  • Apply on a regular basis; the more you use it the more effective it is.

Don't

  • Apply the Leather Reviver in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Leather Reviver to dry too quickly.
  • Allow the Leather Reviver to come into contact with internal grills and speakers.

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Leather Ultra Proofer

Do

  • Follow the product label instructions.
  • Do use clean, lint free/microfibre cloths.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area first.
  • Start by using a damp cloth to wipe away the majority of dust/loose dirt, if your leather upholstery surfaces are exceptionally dirty.
  • Wear protective gloves during application.
  • Apply Leather Ultra Proofer to one section at a time, this means that once you have applied the Leather Ultra Proofer to one area, you should fully wipe down/buff that area. Then proceed to the next and so on.
  • Work on a manageable area in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure that you have sufficient Leather Ultra Proofer to complete a full application.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before using the car.
  • Apply on a regular basis; the more you use it the more effective it is.

Don't

  • Apply the Leather Ultra Proofer in direct sunlight or on a hot day that will cause the Leather Ultra Proofer to dry too quickly.
  • Allow the Leather Ultra Proofer to come into contact with internal grills and speakers.

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