JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Hi All My 2005 JDM roadster is going to have some waterproofing added to the roof material. I think its vinyl? When it rains the roof stays wet a long time after, so I am assuming some water repellant is needed? What to use on a vinyl roof...there are lots out there but would like to do it right please. Thanks JohnUKVetteNut Quote
aidan Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 I use maguires, but that's because it came with car. Any good quality item should be fine...just remember to use a cleaner first. They normally come in kits. Quote
glrnet Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Will370z knows but I never remember what it's called, something to do with boats or yachts Quote
Will370z Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 I use the autoglym cleaner and sealer pack, get lovely beading when it rains and the water just rolls off the hood 1 Quote
JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 3, 2013 Author Posted May 3, 2013 Yes I assume its vinyl as its defo not a soft cloth finish (felt..mohair etc) but a very hard material and I think there are only 2 types? Am i right in saying its vinyl??? JohnUKvetteNut Quote
stuarty Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Yes I assume its vinyl as its defo not a soft cloth finish (felt..mohair etc) but a very hard material and I think there are only 2 types? Am i right in saying its vinyl??? JohnUKvetteNut TBH i'm not sure mate, my Zed was a coupe, but i have a Z4 now and i'm also on the look out for roof products! Quote
JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 3, 2013 Author Posted May 3, 2013 Hi All just to say another Zforum ( sorry guys) have confirmed that ALL Roadsters come from Japan and have the VINYL top as standard. Later aftermarket replacements can be cloth/fabric. Also the aforesaid forum do recomend a water based treatment for vinyl tops ( Renovo was mentioned) and not to use any fabric restorer kit of kits that they say are ok for both fabric and vinyl. Anyone know any firm that does "at home" hood restoration in Norfolk Cheers JohnUKVetteNut Quote
martinmac Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 Use the Autoglym two pack kit, I have tried everything and its the best by far. Quote
HaydnH Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 Use the Autoglym two pack kit, I have tried everything and its the best by far. Better than the megs stuff? If so I'll give it a go next time I run out. Quote
Will370z Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 As i mentioned, i agree the autoglym pack is great. Used it on both zeds now 1 Quote
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