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Renovo RHRBLA5001115 International Soft Top Reviver, Black, 500 ml, 500ml

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DO NOT use on vinyl or vinyl impregnated fabric tops. When in doubt, consult us or the manufacturer. Depending on the condition of the top a litre of Reviver is usually sufficient for two coats on an average size soft top. It is important to allow Reviver to dry between coats. Always ensure that you have enough Reviver to coat the soft top completely and that you will not run out half way through application! The roof is actually 3 layers. The outer layer is itself 3 layers of poly-acryoniltrite fibres, polyethylene fibres and butyl rubber. Underneath that is a 15mm layer of insulating polyester (sound proof and warmth) and the final inner layer of polyurethane foam and polyethersulfone, for inside finish and insulation. Pretty complex for a folding bit of canvas But I decided to give Renovo a try. The result is truly stunning the roof looks new. The process is a complete renovation, all stains are removed with the cleaning solution which I applied and left on to do its work for the maximum recommended time [about an hour].

The Ultra Proofer is a product I am more familiar with. Designed to improve water repellency and protect your convertible roof this is the best of all the alternatives I have tried. It not only renews the fabric’s water repellant barrier it also claims to inhibit the growth of mould or mildew and protect from UV rays. Although the roof should be water-tight without any surface treatment a good proofer will give added protection as well as preventing dirty water soaking into the fabric. Applying the product doesn’t take long if the roof has just dried from an application of the Reviver, otherwise, it will need a thorough clean to prevent sealing in a layer of dirt. When applying, take care to wipe off any drips or dribbles on windows and paintwork. The product is clear but can leave a mark if it isn’t cleaned away. It will take a while to completely dry so keep the car away from water for a few hours. Once dry, any water that drips onto the roof bubbles up and pours off without soaking into the fabric much like freshly waxed paintwork. Renovo Plastic Window Polish Ensure that the soft top is dry and free from grease, dirt and previous waterproof coatings by thoroughly cleaning with Renovo Fabric Soft Top Cleaner before commencing application. After reviving the colour, many of our customers extend the longevity of the makeover by applying our weatherproofing Ultra Proofer too. Renovo recommends applying at least two coats to achieve greater depth of colour on badly faded tops. Ensure that the carpet is thoroughly cleaned by vacuuming, using the palm of your free hand to beat the carpet just in front of your vacuum hose or tool. As you beat the carpet, dirt that is lodged deep into the carpet will come loose for vacuuming.Please note: Do not dilute or mix Reviver with any other product! This would seriously impair the product performance and may damage your car. Renovo advise two coats, so another was applied the next day before re-proofing. My roof wasn’t in as poor condition as some I’ve seen and so the second coat made little difference to the appearance. I imagine the second application will help its longevity however. Renovo Ultra Proofer

We advise that to prolong the life of the re-colour provided by Reviver, you should allow 24 hours drying time and then protect it by applying Renovo Ultra Proofer! The result was an improvement but most of the ingrained brown marks remained – comparable to similar cleaning products I have used. I expect in cooler weather the cleaner would have been more effective and I considered having another go in the evening but I was too keen to try the next product in the kit – Soft Top Reviver. Renovo Soft Top ReviverThis unique and innovative formula is simple to apply and gives unbelievable results - even when the fabric soft top is severely faded on your new or classic car. Apply to a soft top that has been coated with a waterproofing agent without removing the proofer first. Renovo Hood Reviver is the ultimate product to make old, faded, fabric convertible tops, RV and boat covers look like new. A permanent, water based dye that may be applied with either a nylon paint brush, sponge, disposable foam brush or air brush and dries in 2-3 hours. Badly faded tops may require a second coat. Renovo is a company that has been around for some time and is well known in Europe particularly among convertible classic car owners – those with the oldest and most worn tops. It wasn’t until recently however that their products have become available to the North American market too. If your fabric roof isn’t looking quite as good as it once did or is letting in water then this is a great way of renovating your roof as opposed to paying out a small fortune for a new one.

We recommend using Renovo Fabric Soft Top Cleaneraccording to the ‘severely soiled’ instructions on the bottle to thoroughly clean your convertible top prior to applying Soft Top Reviver. It is important to ensure that the fabric is free of grease, dirt and any previous waterproof coatings before using Soft Top Reviver. Start your vacuuming job by pulling out the floor mats. Shake out the mats to remove any loose dirt. Use a 4" upholstery attachment or the bare hose end to vigorously vacuum the mats. The more you're able to agitate the carpet, the cleaner you'll get it.Over a free’d up weekend I set about renovating this roof with the full ‘Fabric Kit’ that Renovo were kind enough to send me. This kit contains four products: Apply to a dry top and allow Ultra Proofer to dry completely before applying further product or taking out in the rain. Apply Leather Ultra Proofer to one section at a time, this means that once you have applied the Leather Ultra Proofer to one area, you should fully wipe down/buff that area. Then proceed to the next and so on.

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