Convertible Car Care: Dos and Don’ts

Soft Top Cleaner - Fabric

Do

• Test on an inconspicuous area to ensure fabric is colourfast dyed.
• Spray mist the soft top with water.
• Use a clean paint brush to apply.
• Leave on for 10–20 minutes for general cleaning.
• Leave on for 40–60 minutes for stubborn dirt and to previous waterproofing treatments.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Use as often as required.

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 Cleaner - Vinyl

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 as often as required.

Don’t

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

Soft Top Reviver

Do

• Ensure the soft top is thoroughly cleaned.
• Ensure 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 of the soft top and as quickly as possible progress towards each side, the front and the back of the soft top.
• 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 or stir well prior to use.
• Dilute or mix the Reviver with any other product.
• Apply the Reviver in direct sunlight, on a warm/hot soft top or on a warm/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.
• Apply to one half of the soft top first as this may achieve a join line when starting the second half of the soft top!

Ultra Proofer - Fabric

Do

• Ensure the soft top is thoroughly cleaned.
• Ensure you have sufficient Ultra Proofer to complete a full coat.
• Keep a soft damp cloth at hand to wipe off 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 of the soft top and as quickly as possible progress towards each side, the front and the back of the soft top.
• Apply to a dry top and allow Ultra Proofer to dry completely before applying further product or taking out in the rain.
• Use every at least every 6–12 months.

Don’t

• Use on vinyl soft tops.
• Forget to stir (not shake!) the Ultra Proofer prior to use.
• Dilute or mix the Ultra Proofer with any other product.
• Apply the Ultra Proofer in direct sunlight, on a warm/hot soft top or a warm/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.
• Any proofer previously applied must be completely removed first.

 

Ultra Proofer - Vinyl

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 at least every 3–6 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.

 

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 fabric that surround the window.