Humpy 2,992 Posted June 21, 2020 Hi all, now that I have a roadster in my life I am now seeking advice. Never had a soft top before so needing guidance on: 1) General cleaning when washing the car and what products. 2) Protecting the roof and products 3) Any other tips Will do some research anyway but thought I would ask the cleaning gurus on here first. Cheers Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davectr 497 Posted June 21, 2020 That’s what I’ve always used Steve https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-Fabric-Hood-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B00OWCI72A/ref=asc_df_B00OWCI72A/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=208026936151&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9627842938991496302&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046817&hvtargid=pla-721460650224&psc=1 Always had good results 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldel 4,234 Posted June 21, 2020 This is by far the best product I have used to clean and protect my fabric roof - A303 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilogikal1 2,114 Posted June 21, 2020 What that guy said! ^^^ A303 is certainly one of the best available for protecting soft tops. Gyeon FabricCoat is equally as good though. In terms of washing - this or marginally better still this; spray onto a wet roof, agitate (a medium stiffness brush works better than calling it names. Sometimes), rinse thoroughly and leave to dry. Then protect either with this or that. The only thing to be weary of when cleaning is taking care with the pressure washer on older hoods that might leak, or around the window seals because Nissan, otherwise you're pretty much good to go really. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humpy 2,992 Posted June 22, 2020 Thank you so much for the replies all. Need to get some more gear then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Miester 181 Posted June 22, 2020 Yes I have used over the last few years The Auto Glym product and seems to work great cleaner and protector. To be fare a neughbour the otherday was looking at me car and commented on the condition of the top 05 Zed he said looked good..!! But he was no expert atall..!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEroadster 19 Posted June 23, 2020 I clean my roof with soap and a nail brush, I then seal it with FABSIL. I do it once a year and water beads well. I apply the FABSIL with a sponge making sure the edges and stitched areas are coated well. My car is an 05 and still on its original roof which is in excellent condition. I had one small tear about 3mm long. Fixed it from the inside using a STORMSURE patch, made the repair two years ago and its not budged. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
