Setok Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 My good luck just goes on and on. I just took out the roof after having it in the hood bag for a couple of weeks. I'm almost sure it went in when dry, but there is the tiniest doubt in my mind. Anyway, much to my great disappointment the windows have turned a kind of foggy blue/gray! Visibility, particularly from the rear window, is disturbingly bad and that is before it is steamed up. To add insult to injury, I was completely unable to stretch it on. Three poppers are off at the back with a heavy storm promised for tonight. What on earth has happened to the hood? Particularly the screens? Is there anything that can be done to bring them back to clear plastic? --- Kristoffer Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Kristoffer, Have used Autoglym radiant wax to good effect or you could try renovo Product Code U216 Description Renovo Plastic Window Polish Mark Superlight R 400 Edited by - markiebabes on 30 Jul 2007 18:56:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierson Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Toothpaste is also rumoured to work.... Never tried it myself but might be worth an initial trial if you want to clean things up quickly. If you do try, let us know how you get on! Pierson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 T-Cut also brings up clear vinyl nicely - used it myself on doors and a roof I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setok Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'll let you know when I have a chance to clean it up. What concerns me is that it doesn't seem like just dirt on the surface but rather that the plastic itself has become coloured. At least it's not something I could easily affect by just rubbing it... --- Kristoffer Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Google "Hindsight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setok Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Aves, I thought you were being sarcastic! Then I tried looking it up and that does look like something that might do the job --- Kristoffer Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Wow - it ain't cheap, but cheaper than new bits I suppose !! ****************** And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking... And racing around to come up behind you again. new link to photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alias Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks Aves - have bought some myself as well (doors were getting very tatty). As SMT notes - it's not cheap, but a lot cheaper than buying two new doors! ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1800 Supersport with 6 gears and clamshell wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Let us know how it goes, and how much you used on sidescreens and full hood (if you have such a thing !) ****************** And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking... And racing around to come up behind you again. new link to photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Tiny amounts - an MX5 rear window took about a 10th of a tub - serious elbow grease though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Now we need Elbow Grease too !!!!!!! 😳 For the L7C newbies - where is the best place to buy that - oh yes, I recall seeing an advert in a recent Low Flying - but only in the .pdf version ****************** And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking... And racing around to come up behind you again. new link to photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 It is probably because the hood was not completely dry and the moisture has got into the plastic. Time in a dry environment will help. You can also try a hair dryer on a low setting. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Mill Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 All the 'clear' bit of my hood and doors are very susceptible to absorbing water and going milky. I have noticed that where rain drops have rested there is a milky spot (and the plastic is slightly swollen). With time the water does disperse and the clarity is restored but I have wondered if a waxing might provide a barrier to reduce the rate the material takes up water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 For soft tops we advise not to clean them with the car, never wash the soft top. If the roof is cloth I would advise AUTOGLYM hood care kit as this revives the colour and protects it form the weather. For the roof on a 7 we would advise AUTOGLYM BUMPER CARE as recommended by AUTOGLYM them selves, apply with a sponge and wipe off any excess with a cloth, this allows the material to remain weather proof and flexible. T CUT contains AMMONIA and this could discolour the plastic window, never use a cream glass cleaner as these are abrasive, always a quality liquid one, cheaper ones contain all sorts of ingredients that may not be ideal for a car window. An example of this, people use things like vinegar as it is a great glass cleaner but it over cleans the glass, the result is that the wipers drag on the dry surface increasing noise, judder and wear. If your car has a soft window use liquid glass cleaner, if the car has hard glass use either cream or liquid. Bits from other cars...together at last IT LIVES I have created a MONSTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miura Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Setok : do not store the hood in the hood bag for long periods especially in cold temperature. If you only use it once or twice a year , it is a good idea to store the car with the hood fitted as it keeps the hood streched ... since I have observed the above [procedures, the hood has been really easy to fit ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Mill Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Here in the sunny north there is little point in taking the hood off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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