Hi all.
I need a decent way of reviving the condition of my hood.
I’ve used some wet n forget to kill the green algae which has done a decent job now I need to get the muck out of it and bring it back to life.
I used renovo kit in the past and I didn’t really rate it.
What can you recommend? Is a jet wash a major no no ?
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Mohair hood renovation
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You just need to be careful you don't apply the jet across the stitching in case it rips it out. Go with the stitching.
A steam clean is even better. That's why I do and it looks a million dollars without the use of any chemicals.
A steam clean is even better. That's why I do and it looks a million dollars without the use of any chemicals.
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2002 Z3 2.2 Titan Silver (Cookies) - Keeper rebuilt having been bought with a seized engine
2002 Z3 3.0 Sapphire Black (Peanut) - Keeper awaiting rebuilding having been bought as an abandoned project
Plus Willy, Kodak & Maycee - All 2.2 Sport projects. Yes, 6 is a lot of Z3s
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Ah. Nice one thank you. I have a small steam cleaner I’ll give it a go. It’s pretty dirty though.
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I'm not sure how much success you'll have with a small hand-held cleaner.
I invested in a large industrial one, second-hand for £400.
I invested in a large industrial one, second-hand for £400.
2001 Z3 2.2 Topaz Blue (Trudy) - Keeper rebuilt from a write-off
2002 Z3 2.2 Titan Silver (Cookies) - Keeper rebuilt having been bought with a seized engine
2002 Z3 3.0 Sapphire Black (Peanut) - Keeper awaiting rebuilding having been bought as an abandoned project
Plus Willy, Kodak & Maycee - All 2.2 Sport projects. Yes, 6 is a lot of Z3s
Always happy to try and help with spares
Re: Mohair hood renovation
Always found proper soap flakes in hot water and agitated with a nail brush lifts the dirt out followed by cold water rinse to get rid of the soap and gunge. After it’s dried I apply at least two coats of Fabsil waterproofing with a brush with the body panels masked off with old towels.
Colb
1999 BMW 1.8 Z3
2003 BMW 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville NT650V
1999 BMW 1.8 Z3
2003 BMW 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville NT650V
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When I had my soft top replaced by the chap at Croydon we talked about cleaning a soft top with a power washer and he strongly advised against it. He said it breaks down the layers of the soft top.
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Would a rented carpet cleaner work? If there was such a thing with a hand attachment.
Our zed is a daily driver and lives outside (sacrilege I know but I did garage it in the winter for half it’s life) so there’s quite a build up of dirt and it looks really tired. The rear window needs replacing too, it’s my next big job to keep her looking good.
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Our zed is a daily driver and lives outside (sacrilege I know but I did garage it in the winter for half it’s life) so there’s quite a build up of dirt and it looks really tired. The rear window needs replacing too, it’s my next big job to keep her looking good.
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When you say ‘soap flakes’ do you mean washing powder like Bold?colb wrote:Always found proper soap flakes in hot water and agitated with a nail brush lifts the dirt out followed by cold water rinse to get rid of the soap and gunge. After it’s dried I apply at least two coats of Fabsil waterproofing with a brush with the body panels masked off with old towels.
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No not your everyday washing powders, soap flakes Dreft is a brand name but there are others, it’s flakes of actual soap and is kinder to the material
Tesco do a liquid soap flakes version which will be as good as the dry packs of flakes
Tesco do a liquid soap flakes version which will be as good as the dry packs of flakes
Colb
1999 BMW 1.8 Z3
2003 BMW 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville NT650V
1999 BMW 1.8 Z3
2003 BMW 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville NT650V
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Ah I see. Thank youcolb wrote:No not your everyday washing powders, soap flakes Dreft is a brand name but there are others, it’s flakes of actual soap and is kinder to the material
Tesco do a liquid soap flakes version which will be as good as the dry packs of flakes
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