cleaning hard top on 3dr

[alankennedy10]

so hows everybody not been on for some time as i had to build a new computer

anyway as subject heading reads

mine has gotten quite dull to an almost grey

was wondering what other users use on it to bring that nice black colour back

as it just seems to dull quite quickly

thanks

[Llanigraham]

Welcome back.

Had this problem when I got mine and tried a few things, but they all seemed to be temporary. Eventually decided that there was too much silicone polish on it and needed to get that off. Tried washing etc but no result until I tried some "garden furniture cleaner" for cleaning UPVC chairs and tables.

Now have a nice black and shiny roof  that just needs a quick wipe over with some silicone polish occasionally.

[alankennedy10]

exulant ill try that

hu just noticed something wroung at the back took ages to figure what it was i seem to have lost my rear offside mudflap must be lying in the shrubbery that had a go at my body work yestarday

hence the desition to clean it and pollish out some scratches

the panels low down had lots compared to ones above door handle kind of height basically along that curved bodywork below the windows weird that anyway looks much better now, forgot how shiny it is under all that filth.

[jimny33]

Welcome back.

Had this problem when I got mine and tried a few things, but they all seemed to be temporary. Eventually decided that there was too much silicone polish on it and needed to get that off. Tried washing etc but no result until I tried some "garden furniture cleaner" for cleaning UPVC chairs and tables.

Now have a nice black and shiny roof  that just needs a quick wipe over with some silicone polish occasionally.

will have to try that over summer!

Also my top has scratches on from when off roading, and from when taking it off - anyone know who to fix them?  :D

[Llanigraham]

James
Have they gone right through the black to the white plastic beneath?
Couple on mine have and the only thing I found was some cheap black touch-up paint rubbed down with some VERY fine wet & dry.

Kleeneze have got some uPVC cleaner on offer in their current book, so I might have to restock my cupboard, as it is now rallying time so I am out in the Forest getting very dusty!

[jimny33]

yeah - my tops in a bit of a state! - will try the touch up paint and wet and dry  :P

[Llanigraham]

James
be VERY careful and make sure you are only rubbing down the paint, and not the plastic.
Voice of experience!!!!!
Graham

[alankennedy10]

wow that has cleaned it up a treat and has stayed nice and black

thanks Llanigraham top tip

freelander has scrubed up lovelay now ready for summer and all that dust to lay up on the dash as i just cant resist removing that top at a hint of sunlight

now a way to stop the bairns spilling juice in the back  ummm maybe some smooth roads instead, as if ,no chance of that happening  :lol: