Sammyrai Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Hi, I recently bought a 2008 A4 Cabriolet, which had previously been stored in a garage. As such, the roof is pristine. I don't have a garage so I would like to protect the soft top roof as much as possible. Can anyone recommend a treatment, to prevent algae, and for general protection in wetter seasons? I don't mind paying for a professional job if such a thing exists, or doing it DIY. Thanks! Sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hi there, this might help your decision 🙂 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/90391/best-soft-top-cleaners-2021%3famp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyrai Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Thank you 🙂 Looks like I need to to a clean and protect routine a couple times per year. I'll give these products a go. I know you must be thinking "why doesn't this guy just Google it?!" But I had already done that, I was wondering if there was some sort of professional protecting option people has used, that they could recommend. 'I'm not a lazy forum user, honestly gov' 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Dont worry we don't judge here 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy40 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Be extremely careful with a powerhouse and keep it away from the soft top. I have used the autoglym cleaner and it’s fine but the gtechniq products are amazing. The proofers can leave marks on the bodywork which are a pain to remove. Always clean and proof before the winter, it helps stop mould which will always grow with our climate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Not sure about resurrecting this 3 month old thread, but for what it’s worth, I use Fabsil, but I would bow to the use of Autoglym products as well. Whatever, my tip is to start at one side at the edge nearest to you (above the door) and work to the middle. Then go around the other side and work from the middle out - avoiding the risk of a ‘dry edge’, if you start at the mild and work towards the edge. Kind regards, Gareth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budge Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Fabsil, buy the 5 litre tin and brush it on, superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysquirrel Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I've used Fabsil, but had better results with Renovo Ultra Proofer. And FWIW I use a Lint roller to get the particles and fluff off the soft top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budge Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Hi thanks for feedback, I’ll look into the other products. I posted earlier that soft has come unstuck from corners of rear widow, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Thanks Mark and Keith. I found 1 litre of Fabsil was more than enough, and served well if repeated every couple of years. I’ve not tried Renovo’s more expensive products, but no doubt they would be expected to be superior. Not absolutely sure about what has come unstuck at the corners Mark (could you have a glance at your thread). If you are suggesting something needs ‘re-gluing’, then obviously any silicone based proofer is going to creat an issue. Probably well worth doing a search on adhesives which may accommodate such problems. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy40 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I used the full Renovo kit on a BMW I had years ago and found that the recolouring left the top very stiff and was worried that it would strain the motors. I've never tried the Fabsil but then again, I'm a bit addicted to the Gtechniq products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budge Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I looked up best protector for tents and apparently people who are on expedition in the Amazon jungle use Fabsil twice a year for protection! 🤷♂️ works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie007 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 New to soft tops, and have looked at fabsil on the interweb - there's a few different ones that look the same, could you clarify which one you use, please? and preferably where you buy it from 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy40 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 My thread has some pictures of what I used and pictures of the result. A thorough cleaning is essential first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audia4b5kev Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 yes that tent stuff is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie007 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Thanks guys. I’ve ordered some fabsil and a 4 inch paint brush. The roof has some green on it. What’s best to have this removed before I fabsil? I’ve heard a hot wash is required but is it just with normal wash and wax? Or some other concoction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Hello Paul, Worth having a read of Steve’s thread above. Do not use any car washing fluid which has wax in it. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie007 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Thanks Gareth 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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