Fabric convertible roofs require a little extra care over hardtop alternatives but it needn’t be arduous. An annual or bi-annual but thorough treatment will keep your top looking great and working well. Apply to a dry top and allow Reviver to dry completely before applying further product or taking out in the rain. The second part is like a dying process applied with a brush and evens out any faded colour. Finally a water-proofing solution which actually worked after one coat, the second coat quite difficult to apply being repelled by the first.

After reviving the colour, many of our customers extend the longevity of the makeover by applying our weatherproofing Ultra Proofer too.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. 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. 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!

This 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. 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 I doubted that any cleaning process could save my 20 old year soft top, it looked too far gone. The stains and mould growth were just awful from years of being parked beneath a tree.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. DO NOT use on vinyl or vinyl impregnated fabric tops. When in doubt, consult us or the manufacturer. 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. Please note: Do not dilute or mix Reviver with any other product! This would seriously impair the product performance and may damage your car.

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! Immediately remove any drips on paint, glass or trim with a wet cloth. If the top is badly faded, apply a second coat after 24 hours drying time. Allow the final coat of Reviver to dry for 24 hours and then follow with a coat or two of Renovo Fabric Ultra Proofer to protect and prolong the life of your new looking top.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]. 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 recommends applying at least two coats to achieve greater depth of colour on badly faded tops.