Restoring the hood

[yavz]

I have an e46 M3 convertible with a hood that is starting to show signs of age, bit if fading, that kind of stuff, nothing major.

i bought this stuff: http://www.vertar.com/cabriolet-care-accessories/fabric-hood-care/renovo-hood-reviver/
and tested it around the back windscreen area. i was not impressed with the results. Though it did improve it, you could clearly see that there was a layer of this stuff on the roof.

So What other products/methods could be used to restore the hood?

Ive heard that some people use Kiwi shoe polish and brush it in?(the hood is black) anyone tried this method?

Cheers

[rahrah]

you want 303 areospace protectant...

[cableguy]

I used to use Renovo on my old TVR's hood with very good results ;) , although it did used to take a couple of applications IIRC to get to the desired look.

C.

[Chaos]

Best advice I ever got (from the Fasmeister) and it was bang on - vacuum. Seriously. Vacuum the roof with one of those carpet attachments, all over, nice and slow. You'll see the difference a bit like mowing the lawn. Then I use Autoglym - you get 2 bottles, a cleaner for spoilt bits like bird poo etc, and then a conditioner for the whole roof. Works an absolute treat, only once a year and you're done.

I tried it being lazy without vacuuming once, and was disappointed. Second time I pulled my finger out and it took an extra 5 minutes for a world of difference.

[BeemerBoy888]

Best advice I ever got (from the Fasmeister) and it was bang on - vacuum. Seriously. Vacuum the roof with one of those carpet attachments, all over, nice and slow. You'll see the difference a bit like mowing the lawn. Then I use Autoglym - you get 2 bottles, a cleaner for spoilt bits like bird poo etc, and then a conditioner for the whole roof. Works an absolute treat, only once a year and you're done
gonna give this a try

[330vert]

Agree with Chaos, I hoover mine when I clean the car. Gets the neighbours watching :D and Autoglym twice a year, did mine in Sept and its still beading.

[yavz]

Then I use Autoglym - you get 2 bottles, a cleaner for spoilt bits like bird poo etc, and then a conditioner for the whole roof. Works an absolute treat, only once a year and you're done.
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Does the autoglm stuff put colour back in the hood? as thats really my main concern. the renovo stuff is great for cleaning and protecting. but doesnt get a good look on restoring those slightly faded areas. and i think it would come out streaky if i done the whole hood

[Chaos]

Not that I noticed, and it's fairly clear so I don't think that it has anything in it but cleaner.

[Mehmet]

I use autoglym.

After you spray on the conditioner (spray generously) then in circular motion i use a sponge to rub it in. looks brand new.

Hope this helps

[330vert]

Ive heard that some people use Kiwi shoe polish and brush it in?(the hood is black) anyone tried this method?

Cheers

I personally wouldnt try this, :eek: Although I have done it on my seats before

Theres no dye in the AG but where the hood is cleaner it comes up looking darker and more even. IMO

[Grizzle]

Try a product called Raggtop from elitecarcare.co.uk amazing!!!