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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: sportline on 22 April 2004, 11:45

Title: MK1 Cabriolet roof cleaner
Post by: sportline on 22 April 2004, 11:45

Does anyone have any ideas as to what I should clean my roof with.  It's the vinyl type, and it's getting a few faded patches on it.

Can I use black bumper polish or event boot polish? or is there a special cleaner?

Thanks

Title: Re:MK1 Cabriolet roof cleaner
Post by: richandhazel on 22 April 2004, 11:58

I found 'JIF' or 'CIF' or whatever its called now ::) works well with a scrubbing brush. Follow that with an application of bumper care or plastic/vinyl rejuvenator type stuff.
However, mine is white, so not sure the same procedure would work for a black roof :-\

Title: Re:MK1 Cabriolet roof cleaner
Post by: gibby on 22 April 2004, 12:20

Last year I used a cleaner and then a seperate protector from Autoglym, it is specific to cabriolet hoods so you should be able to find it. The cleaner brought it up quite well but my hood is black mohair and it didn't get the faded bits out. The protector is fantastic though as it causes water to form into droplets and then roll of the hood.

Title: Re:MK1 Cabriolet roof cleaner
Post by: Sham on 25 April 2004, 22:59

Lovely sportline you have there, but then i am biased cus I've got one exactly like it. I'll look out for it at GTI fest (assuming you are going)

Title: Re:MK1 Cabriolet roof cleaner
Post by: AdamB on 26 April 2004, 08:37

I use a sponge soaked in Back to Black, or any other silicone spray, then wipe it over the roof. It has brought mine up really nicely and lasts for ages. Plus all the water runs straight off it.

nice car too ;)

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Title: Re:MK1 Cabriolet roof cleaner
Post by: danhock on 26 April 2004, 10:07

I tried Cif at the weekend at it took my ages!!
Tried some All Purpose cleaner and that did the trick in about 5 mins!!!

Used AutoGlym Vinyl Care afterwards....