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Changing roof fabric

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Hi, just a question about the soft-top. I've had a peruse through the knowledge base but didn't notice a relevent topic, could be cos I didn't look hard enough though (according to my wife at least :oops:)
Anyhow, last year I managed to get hold of a very good condition soft top and frame to replace my hood, which is looking a little tired now.
I also have this stuck on the roof and when asked politely to leave, this is what I got
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Luckily it's my cat, so it's not so bad.
I purchased a roof cover to protect it from stretching kitten claws.
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To my point..... how easy is it to change the soft top while leaving the frame in place? Or can I be pointed to the relevant thread please.

Cheers in advance :thumb:
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This is why I prefer a dog. Will not sit on your roof, and you can communicate.

http://youtu.be/nGeKSiCQkPw
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Sorcerors Apprentice wrote:This is why I prefer a dog. Will not sit on your roof, and you can communicate.

http://youtu.be/nGeKSiCQkPw
That was bloody funny, thanks. :roflmao:
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And they have better table manners.

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:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Excellent.
I have a black lab and there's no way I could get him to wait that long.......
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:roflmao: thats excellent (the wooffer)


Is your hood just tired looking or faded, or is it completely knackered :shock:


My hood was quite faded, so ive just dyed it with Renovo Hood Dye and Protector - It has made a vast difference and it looks much much better. Dont know how other people have put it on, but i watched the video on 'How To Apply' well i did exactly as it said but managed to get some on the paintwork and only just managed to get it off, so to be on the safe side, its very splashy, so cover your car well, but it is well worth doing.

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Hi seasurfer, bit of both really. It's mainly faded but also has patches of wear, particularly over the roof frame.
I will give the Renovo a go 'cause at least that will look better than it does now.
Cheers for that.
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Hi, you can get something which disolves on the holes, to sort of fill them in. I have a couple of small patches which i am going to have a go with, the rest of the roof is great, and is totally water-tight. If i can find the link again i will post it on here. Myredzed gave me the link so if all fails we can ask him again for the website. The result of the Renovo is, it does what it says on the tin :D and it does, about £18 but much better than having to get a new roof for now for you.

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I like the sound of that. Thanks Gill. :thumb:
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seasurfer wrote:Hi, you can get something which disolves on the holes, to sort of fill them in. I have a couple of small patches which i am going to have a go with, the rest of the roof is great, and is totally water-tight. If i can find the link again i will post it on here. Myredzed gave me the link so if all fails we can ask him again for the website.
This is the type of thing I imagined would work well http://www.repairproducts.co.uk/page5.htm
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Thanks alot Ian, your a star.

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The BMW TIS to cover swapping out your roof is online here.

I did mine a few months ago, took me a morning and was easier than I thought with an extra pair of hands.

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That's great, thanks guys. I now have all the info I need. :thumb:

I will go down the paint and patch route first, see what I think.

Thanks again
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If you scroll down on this ad, it shows you how to do it. How he doesnt get it on the paintwork i dont know, but just cover your paintwork as much as you can.


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

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Yes, I guess he's got a 'magic' brush. I like the way he says it easily wipes off the body. :)
I like the look of this and will give it a go. Thanks for your help sea.
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Hi

Before purchasing a new hood I dyed mine (to try out the colour) and I managed to do mine without getting anything on the car or the seats.

Get 2/3 old sheets or go get the cheap dust sheets that decorators use.

Drape the sheets inside and outside the car letting them hang down the outside of your windows and windscreen and onto the bodywork, that way, any drips will just land on the sheets.

I "masked" out the rear window with newspaper and masking tape and tucked a sheet in and down where the roof meets the boot.

I was trying to find a picture but can't, but I basically prepped it like a bodyshop would preparing for respray. As with lots of things a bit extra time on prep will save you heartache later if it gets on your bodywork.

Good luck, post some before and after pics I'm sure people would like to see that, it's a topic that does get asked about... :D
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Hi Snoops, excellent advice. I will certainly do the 'before and afters' for the forum.
Just going to get some Renovo from fleabay. Once it arrives I will prep the car and get going.
Thanks for tips. :thumb:
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Hi

Managed to find some photos

Can see the original roof, no amount of cleaning could get that back to beige again and there were a couple of "wear points" but before commit to buying green hood I used the Renovo to test the colour combo with Boston Green bodywork.

It is just like water so you will get drips.

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The tissues were for me in case it all went wrong :cry:

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Wow! that worked then. Shame I couldn't get mine green to match the body.
Like the tissues :)
So the Renovo reviver, I can see in the pic, is also the dye, am I correct?
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sidtheranger wrote:Wow! that worked then. Shame I couldn't get mine green to match the body.
Like the tissues :)
So the Renovo reviver, I can see in the pic, is also the dye, am I correct?
I left Zippy for about 12 months with the dye on then bought a new roof from here CLICKY LINK

and had it fitted by THESE GUYS albeit had I known how good they were and that they did made to measure I would have considered them doing a made to measure.

Yes the reviver is the water based dye.

Didn't need the tissues :wink:
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Amazing snoops.:thumb:
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And, is one 500ml enough to do the hood?
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Yes, 500ml is plenty, i have about half left.

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Excellent, thanks Gill. I've just ordered a bottle . I've some AG roof cleaner, so will give the hood a good going over once the reviver arrives. I've warned kitty that he'll be turned black if he remains in place. :lol:
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You could always go around kitty, use him as a template for a different colour and start a new trend :D

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You could also go over kitty so when he sheds again they are not as noticeable :shock:
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snoops wrote:You could also go over kitty so when he sheds again they are not as noticeable :shock:
Good idea, I think I'll do the same to me, that way I won't see the grey hairs. :lol:
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Blimey, do you roll and sunbathe on the roof too :D
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:lol: Well, I do live in a very sunny spot and the roof gets nice and warm :shock:
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myredzed wrote:
seasurfer wrote:Hi, you can get something which disolves on the holes, to sort of fill them in. I have a couple of small patches which i am going to have a go with, the rest of the roof is great, and is totally water-tight. If i can find the link again i will post it on here. Myredzed gave me the link so if all fails we can ask him again for the website.
This is the type of thing I imagined would work well http://www.repairproducts.co.uk/page5.htm
I was thinking of giving this a go... Has anyone used it with any success yet?
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Sorcerors Apprentice wrote:This is why I prefer a dog. Will not sit on your roof, and you can communicate.

http://youtu.be/nGeKSiCQkPw
That may be true Sorcerors Apprentice but cats, as we know, have strongs links to mystical stuff as this shows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bTbAsmPOKo
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How much is a new roof fabric out of interest?
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ooooooooooooooo Sid where has Capt Mainwaring gone, I like that scene

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snoops wrote:ooooooooooooooo Sid where has Capt Mainwaring gone, I like that scene

"and your name is "? :D..... "don't tell them Pike" :D
:) Hi snoops, mrs sid said the same thing. Looks like he's coming back...
That certainly was one of the greatest British comedy moments, eh.
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There, back to normality. I don't know what came over me.
"Well done Wilson, just seeing if anybody would spot that." :lol:
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Wot's the puddy tats name :?:
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Jamezee wrote:Wot's the puddy tats name :?:
Hi Jamezee, he's Andi. Or, fluffypants to his friends. :lol:
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sidtheranger wrote:
Jamezee wrote:Wot's the puddy tats name :?:
Hi Jamezee, he's Andi. Or, fluffypants to his friends. :lol:
I like Fluffypants as a name,

my 3 are

James Arthur William Frederick Choo, or Jimmy to his mates.

Sir William de Bob or Billybob to his friends ( he fell on hard times) and

Pingu or Ping to his pals.

All are stray's that found their way into my garden and subsequently my heart :D :D
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Now those are posh sounding names. Shame about Sir William's loss of status.
I hope they were local strays :wink:

Fluffypants has two half brothers; There is Mo, who Andi adores, despite Mo having the serious disability of.... being a dog.
Then there is Basil, The Bean, or just plain Beans to his friends.
Thankfully Mo doesn't sit on the roof of the Zed :shock:
They sure are good company.
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All local.... :wink:
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sidtheranger wrote:There, back to normality. I don't know what came over me.
"Well done Wilson, just seeing if anybody would spot that." :lol:
Now come on, Titan can spot if you've had a bottle of wine from your rack in the garage between photos :D

We're an observant (or nosey) lot :D

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snoops wrote:
Now come on, Titan can spot if you've had a bottle of wine from your rack in the garage between photos :D
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Damn & blast, I thought I'd get away with the sneaky tipple! :oops:
I enjoy the movie aswell, as it shows Mainwaring to be the hero he thinks he is. Great stuff :)
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