Is your cabriolet roof filthy green and need cleaning?
It is definitely true that the rejuvenation and cleaning of a cabriolet roof can transform the appearance of a car. Once fungal and green growth get a hold of a cabriolet roofed car it can spread and amplify quite quickly.
Can Cabriolet Car Roofs be Cleaned?
Almost in every case, no matter how green, a cabriolet roof can be brought back to an ‘almost new look’. The process of cleaning a ‘in need’ cars cabriolet roof is both labour intensive and meticulously demanding process. But it is very rewarding upon gaining impressive results.
What causes green to grow on cabriolet car roofs?
The main cause of green growing upon a cabriole roof is vehicles being situated in a shady area where it can not dry out. Couple this with natural surroundings such as trees and bushes and there is a great recipe for the growth of ‘green’. So if you do have a cabriolet roofed vehicle and you do have the amenity of a garage, then using an undercover facility would make a big difference to keeping your cab roof looking good.
Can you stop green growing on cabriolet roof?
It’s impossible to stop green growing on a cabriolet roof, but you can reduce chances of green growing by re proofing and maintaining your roof regularly. By applying a sealant after deep cleaning you can assists with repelling road dirt, grime and green. The sealant bonds to fabric surfaces creating an invisible hydrophobic protective layer that also assists with deflecting UV rays.
Unfortunately there’s not much you can do with the stress/wear marks where the roof folds multiple times in it’s life, but dirt and green can usually always be dealt with and solved.
Common mistakes when cleaning cabriolet roofs
The most common mistake by a long way when cleaning cabriolets roofs is the use of a pressure washer. They can be safe to use for rinsing, but the use of the lance close up to the fabric (especially with domestic washers) can cause tiger stripes across your cabriolet roof. So take caution when using a pressure washer. Before actually cleaning all dry debris needs to be cleaned and vacuumed. Ensure that once washed and rinsed the fabric is dry before accessing results. Use a designated fabric cleaner that has no artificial brighteners within it’s make up. Always apply sealant to dried fabric.
How can you get your cars cabriolet roof cleaned?
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