softtop care?

alastairshearer6 · Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 2 Location: greenock

after having my z4 roadster a few days i realised i dont have a clue how to care for the softtop.(as it is my 1st one)
has anybody got any advice on what products are best and how often these should be applied

cheers

Rory4711 · Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 49 Location: Ayrshire

My Z is a recent acquisition as well, and for what it's worth until I get a feel for what's out there, what I did was to take a very stiff brush to the top, and then hoovered it. Looks fine

Rgds

Gazhyde · Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 177 Location: Wootton Bassett

Here is a recent thread on soft top care to get you thinking.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25551

I used Autoglym 2 stage shampoo/waterproofer with good effects on the canvas. Also used Autoglym SRP to clear the milky rear screen.

Robert T · Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 5935 Location: Cheshire

I am not sure if the Z4 roof is made out of the same stuff as the Z3 one - BMW changed their cabrio care kit when the Z3 dropped out of favour. Anyone know if it is?

Cheers R.

Elt · Joined: 31 May 2010 Posts: 48 Location: Swadlincote

Hi ive only recently got my z3m, the roof had some green in it so i had a look round and checked out some forums and found RENOVO softtop kit cleaner £21.99 + £4.99 on E BAY i've since used it and it's worked a treat, hope this helps.

Chris

Richi · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 63 Location: York

Hi.

I have purcharsed the BMW renovator for soft tops in the past - doesn't specify any model on the bottle - but was disappointed with the results.

For the last 2 years I used a pure silicone spray - made by 3 in 1, the oil people - which is sold in an aerosol and available from my local hardware store for about £6:00.

I apply it two or three times a year to a clean dry hood and use a soft brush to distribute it evenly. The results are very good - hood looks darker and water beads perfectly when it rains.

Rich.