Turtle Wax Soft Top Cleaner/Proofer and Blanket
Turtle Wax Soft Top Cleaner/Proofer and Blanket
Evening all.
When I bought my MX5 two years ago (recently replaced by the Z3) I bought the Turtle Wax roof cleaner & proofer. I've read some of the posts about similar products but haven't heard any mention of this one. Does anyone have any experience in having used this? Also my roof is blue - do I need to be worried about this or any other roof cleaner/proofer affecting the colour?
In addition does anyone use the rear window blanket? Does it work? Is it worth buying?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
When I bought my MX5 two years ago (recently replaced by the Z3) I bought the Turtle Wax roof cleaner & proofer. I've read some of the posts about similar products but haven't heard any mention of this one. Does anyone have any experience in having used this? Also my roof is blue - do I need to be worried about this or any other roof cleaner/proofer affecting the colour?
In addition does anyone use the rear window blanket? Does it work? Is it worth buying?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
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I used the Turtle Wax Cleaner/Proofer on my wife's MGTF roof when she had it and have since used the Auto Glym equivalent product on my Zed. In my opinion, the AG cleaner/proofer is far superior, allowing the water to bead on the fabric roof, as it would on well polished paintwork. A note of caution, though, don't allow the proofer to get on your paintwork.
I can't vouch for your ability to use it on fabric other than black, but as it is only a cleaner and not a dye, I wouldn't have thought that it would be a problem.
I can't vouch for your ability to use it on fabric other than black, but as it is only a cleaner and not a dye, I wouldn't have thought that it would be a problem.
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Roof cleaner is just washing powder and water. After all, it's just a sheet of cloth like any other.
The protector on the other hand I found the turtle wax one washed away in the rain far quicker than Renovo.
The protector on the other hand I found the turtle wax one washed away in the rain far quicker than Renovo.
Use the Search button before posting newbie questions about hard tops and fitting kits, footwell speaker amps, water in the boot, hood maintainance and those horrific angel eyes. We get like 10 threads a week on the same subject, it's obvious that you haven't searched.
how can you take a blanket off someone who has just lost their loved one?Geoff H wrote:I never put the roof down without using a widow blanket, .
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I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
I have the Roadster Solutions one http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page3.html#17 but I don't use it as I prefer to use a home made one, easy to make using a sheet of foam and get somebody/partner to make a soft cloth "pillowcase" cover to put the foam inMilo wrote:Where can I buy a blanket from? Are Z3 Solutions in the US the only seller or is there somewhere else?
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So if you don't use you one would you willing part with it for a sensible consideration?Geoff H wrote:I have the Roadster Solutions one http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page3.html#17 but I don't use it as I prefer to use a home made one, easy to make using a sheet of foam and get somebody/partner to make a soft cloth "pillowcase" cover to put the foam inMilo wrote:Where can I buy a blanket from? Are Z3 Solutions in the US the only seller or is there somewhere else?
Yes .... PM me with a offerMilo wrote: So if you don't use you one would you willing part with it for a sensible consideration?
The Roadster Solutions window blanket
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Our rear screen was badly scratched when we bought the car, even though the BMW blanket and case were neatly stowed in the boot
Having polished the screen the marks are still present but much less noticeable.
Now we usually install the cat blanket LINKbefore embarking on a long journey, or before fitting the hard lid for winter.
For short journeys round town, it is left unprotected.
However it's amazing just how much scratching occurs on a 2 mile trip to the shops.
Having polished the screen the marks are still present but much less noticeable.
Now we usually install the cat blanket LINKbefore embarking on a long journey, or before fitting the hard lid for winter.
For short journeys round town, it is left unprotected.
However it's amazing just how much scratching occurs on a 2 mile trip to the shops.
Stop The Creases!
I use a rolled up beach towel. Roll the towel to form a sausage, as you lower the roof place it against the window and push slightly, this forms a nice smooth position for the window with no creases.
Cheque arrived lunchtime, just posted it First Class Post, Hope you use it more than I did (Used Once)Milo wrote:Did you get my PM? Thanks.Geoff H wrote:Yes .... PM me with a offerMilo wrote: So if you don't use you one would you willing part with it for a sensible consideration?
The Roadster Solutions window blanket