Vinyl Roof Car Care: Dos and Don’ts

Vinyl Roof Car Care: Dos and Don’ts

Vinyl Soft Top 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 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.
 

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 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.
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