PaulN
Active Member
Hi,
If its a fabric hood like i think the Auto Glym stuff is good, ive done it a few times on my Lotus Elan and its simple.
First use the shampoo and give it a good clean, then wash it off and remove all excess water.
Allow to dry for maybe 24 hours and out of direct sunlight (Garage much better) mask off the edges of the hood.
Test the spray on a corner a leave for 10 minutes but its pretty safe stuff, then give the whole hood a coats not too close as to leave wet marks. Leave to dry and do another coat.
Try and put about 5 thin coats on.
Take off masking and remove any excess spray (dont leave on as its harder to shift when dry).
Ive also heard the BMW hood kit is great at around £25ish but also the scotch gaurd from B&Q is good.
Note this will make it look alot better but wont make it brand new if its already faded..... you need this for that: http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.php/products_id/2575?osCsid=4e792dc8b4491b8b4e13546df361a444
Hope this helps
PaulN
If its a fabric hood like i think the Auto Glym stuff is good, ive done it a few times on my Lotus Elan and its simple.
First use the shampoo and give it a good clean, then wash it off and remove all excess water.
Allow to dry for maybe 24 hours and out of direct sunlight (Garage much better) mask off the edges of the hood.
Test the spray on a corner a leave for 10 minutes but its pretty safe stuff, then give the whole hood a coats not too close as to leave wet marks. Leave to dry and do another coat.
Try and put about 5 thin coats on.
Take off masking and remove any excess spray (dont leave on as its harder to shift when dry).
Ive also heard the BMW hood kit is great at around £25ish but also the scotch gaurd from B&Q is good.
Note this will make it look alot better but wont make it brand new if its already faded..... you need this for that: http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.php/products_id/2575?osCsid=4e792dc8b4491b8b4e13546df361a444
Hope this helps
PaulN
PaulN
Active Member
Hi,
The best thing ive ever used for screens is a company called http://www.hindsightuk.com/
Its hard work best really does work.
You have to apply the cutting compound and polish out any swirls or marks, then use the second stage polish to finish off the job.
It will take about an hour and it would be a good idea to do it after cleaning your hood.
I would suggest max once a year to bring the screen up like new.
Before you buy this you could get some household wood polish as that makes the screen look a lot clearer without any effort.
Cheers
PaulN
The best thing ive ever used for screens is a company called http://www.hindsightuk.com/
Its hard work best really does work.
You have to apply the cutting compound and polish out any swirls or marks, then use the second stage polish to finish off the job.
It will take about an hour and it would be a good idea to do it after cleaning your hood.
I would suggest max once a year to bring the screen up like new.
Before you buy this you could get some household wood polish as that makes the screen look a lot clearer without any effort.
Cheers
PaulN
