718as Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hi, How often do people apply hood protection to their roof? Anyone tried the Autoglym or Porsche products? https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-car-care-tools/porsche-care-exterior-interior-inc-cabriolet-roofs/autoglym-cabriolet-hood-kit.html https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-car-care-tools/porsche-care-exterior-interior-inc-cabriolet-roofs/porsche-tequipment-convertible-top-waterproofer-400ml.html Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, 718as said: Hi, How often do people apply hood protection to their roof? Anyone tried the Autoglym or Porsche products? https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-car-care-tools/porsche-care-exterior-interior-inc-cabriolet-roofs/autoglym-cabriolet-hood-kit.html https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-car-care-tools/porsche-care-exterior-interior-inc-cabriolet-roofs/porsche-tequipment-convertible-top-waterproofer-400ml.html Thanks I have not personally treated my hood, but my new (to me) 987.2 had its hood treated with Autoglym before delivery to me and the water just beads and sits there - which looks kind of cool. But I wanted to put my new car cover on in the garage to keep the dust off and I could not as there were droplets of water just sat on the roof after washing and I didn't want to soak this into the cover so I left it off, several days later the drops are still there on the roof (less as they evaporate but still there!). It's worth noting that there is no real need to waterproof the hood as it has layers of material with a waterproof membrane sandwiched in the middle - so its personal preference if you like the beading look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks, having water droplets sitting on the hood can be a pain, especially if you put the hood down, the water will just compress into the mechanism/fabric. How long does it bead before you need to reapply? Wonder if the Porsche one beads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, 718as said: Thanks, having water droplets sitting on the hood can be a pain, especially if you put the hood down, the water will just compress into the mechanism/fabric. How long does it bead before you need to reapply? Wonder if the Porsche one beads. Yep, I should have gone for a quick spin to get rid of the droplets which I would normally do anyway to dry off the brakes - but I didn't have time and hadn't washed the wheels anyway so no wet brakes - I am swapping the wheels around to winters this weekend and will give the summer wheels a proper clean then... I think reapply perhaps once a year to maintain beadage... https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-car-care-tools/porsche-care-exterior-interior-inc-cabriolet-roofs/porsche-tequipment-convertible-top-waterproofer-400ml.html Interesting looking at the description for this...I hadn't really thought about the protection afforded by this type of product so it makes more sense to me now. "Porsche Cabrio Top Protectant protects fabric tops against UV deterioration, bird droppings, tree sap & retreats for water repellency." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, rowbos said: Yep, I should have gone for a quick spin to get rid of the droplets which I would normally do anyway to dry off the brakes - but I didn't have time and hadn't washed the wheels anyway so no wet brakes - I am swapping the wheels around to winters this weekend and will give the summer wheels a proper clean then... I think reapply perhaps once a year to maintain beadage... Just open the roof and let it run off ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, edc said: Just open the roof and let it run off ... I was going to but then thought it might just end up trapped among the folds of the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 25 minutes ago, rowbos said: I was going to but then thought it might just end up trapped among the folds of the roof. But you'd soon see when you closed it again ready for the cover. Then you'd get your plush microfibre towel out to dry the last bits off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Was going to say, chuck an old (black) bathtowel over it to absorb the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, edc said: But you'd soon see when you closed it again ready for the cover. Then you'd get your plush microfibre towel out to dry the last bits off True, I think I prefer the enthusiastic air dry method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: Was going to say, chuck an old (black) bathtowel over it to absorb the worst. I can almost feel the fluff (which is why you noted black I guess) - however I wouldn't want mismatched fluff on my roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzeebub Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Once or twice a year should be sufficient. Cars that are kept outside in all weathers may need more frequent cleaning, then the subsequent re-proofing. Cars kept garaged and not used as a main car definitely only once a year. The Autoglym pack is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 43 minutes ago, rowbos said: I wouldn't want mismatched fluff on my roof At my age, not much mismatched fluff left on my roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I used Fabsil Gold in July 16 and it still beads. I always have a towel in the car and don’t put a very wet roof down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Can recommend the Autoglym kit. Always run a microfibre cloth over it to remove any beads before putting the car away. And definitely allow it to dry out fully before covering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesterp Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 +1 for the Fabsil Gold. Used it on my TT (...yes, I know....) with great results, and one of the first things I did to the Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Fabsil gold for me too. Beads a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I have some Fabsil Gold and Grangers cleaner that I bought in bulk a while back. If anyone would like 1L of the Fabsil Gold and some of the spray on Cleaner for £12 posted let me know by PM. I would do it cheaper but imagine postage is going to cost a fiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Leonard said: I have some Fabsil Gold and Grangers cleaner that I bought in bulk a while back. If anyone would like 1L of the Fabsil Gold and some of the spray on Cleaner for £12 posted let me know by PM. I would do it cheaper but imagine postage is going to cost a fiver This sounds like a great Black Friday offer, thank you! What is it? A 1l tin of Fabsil Gold and a small spray-bottle of cleaner? If so, please put me down for an order. Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I just recently paid £14 for a litre of Fabsil Gold and that was best I could find, so Leonard’s offer sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I used to use the Autoglym but the last two applications have resulted in hardly and beading at all - very disappointing. Can’t remember where I bought it but I get the feeling it might be fake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpn Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I applied a coat of Gtechniq Smart Fabric I1 once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 you all realise that the mohair covering is pours and designed like that . its the waterproof layer is under the mohair top covering .and why they all use mohair as it is not affected by shrinkage . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 5 hours ago, spyderman8 said: I used to use the Autoglym but the last two applications have resulted in hardly and beading at all - very disappointing. Can’t remember where I bought it but I get the feeling it might be fake! Www.autoglum.com perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H1AVFC Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 +1 on Fabsil (not used the gold version yet) & its really cost effective if you buy it in 5 litre cans @ around £25. My 986 lives outside in all weathers so I do mine twice a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 9 hours ago, fat haggis said: you all realise that the mohair covering is pours and designed like that . its the waterproof layer is under the mohair top covering .and why they all use mohair as it is not affected by shrinkage . You are absolutely right of course the outer level does not need to repel the water to retain a watertight roof, however it does help it resist algae growth and any staining so worthwhile IMO to kept the roof looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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