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Hi All

I recently traded in my 1.2 pop 10 reg for a....1.2 pop 12 reg 500C...the C is the all important addition I might add! (boyfriend will never understand the logic of trading in a 500 for a 500!)

Being super girly and well...some could say OCD about my car, being as I don't like anyone else but me being in it as they are guaranteed to ruin it!!

I am just wondering how often I should clean and proof the roof? The roof is Burgundy and I'm a little cautious about using something like Autoglym incase it takes the colour away?

Any helpful tips on how to clean my little Florence would be muchly appreciated

:hug:
 
The best produces used by a lot a lot Car detailers and myself included as I "proofed" our new TA 500C last weekend ..only 2 days old ;-) :

All available at online supplies or Ebay ..Autoglym fabric cleaner and proofer is ok but doesnt last long term as a water proofer.

303 High Tech Fabric Guard

303 High Tech Fabric Guard - The Ultimate Protection Against:
Dirt and Stains

and

303 Fabric/Vinyl Cleaner
 
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jenbob said:
Hi All

I recently traded in my 1.2 pop 10 reg for a....1.2 pop 12 reg 500C...the C is the all important addition I might add! (boyfriend will never understand the logic of trading in a 500 for a 500!)

Being super girly and well...some could say OCD about my car, being as I don't like anyone else but me being in it as they are guaranteed to ruin it!!

I am just wondering how often I should clean and proof the roof? The roof is Burgundy and I'm a little cautious about using something like Autoglym incase it takes the colour away?

Any helpful tips on how to clean my little Florence would be muchly appreciated

:hug:
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I've heard of individuals gently hoovering their roofs and IIRC not to soak wash the roof or leave it down for prolonged periods. A cleaner like the one previously posted sounds good. I haven't looked in the car care section yet but judging by the number on here who are into claying etc. there's bound to be a lot of good stuff in there.

Welcome to the forum.(y)
 
Thanks all!

I'm thinking a gentle brush/hoover and then cleaning with a product like mentioned earlier.

How often should I clean and proof it?? She's only 6 days old so surely not yet??
 
A light brush and hoover when you wash the car

I would deep clean before you proof the roof ...twice a year is what I did on my MX5 and will be doing going forward on the 500C .

I have just proofed the 500c roof from new last weekend, so it didnt need cleaning but next time I will deep clean.

Just a tip for the proofing, I use a brush to apply it as it saves all the over spray and having to wipe it off the whole car ....old jam car and 2 inch brush saves a lot of cleaning after !!!

You can get approx 2 proofs from one 32floz proofing bottle.
 
There is such thing as an extending nozzle you know ;-) Anyway a hand held with a brush attachment should do.

I've decided on the autoglym kit to try out first ! It's got quite a few good reviews!
 
jenbob said:
There is such thing as an extending nozzle you know ;-) Anyway a hand held with a brush attachment should do.

I've decided on the autoglym kit to try out first ! It's got quite a few good reviews!
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A handheld extending nozzle? Fnarr fnarrr....

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