Advice

This video by PROTEX provides a comprehensive guide on maintaining canvas soft tops, focusing on the top 10 mistakes owners make and the correct three-step process: Clean, Re-colour, and Waterproof.

The video emphasizes using specialized products rather than household cleaners. The ideal workflow involves:

  1. Cleaning: Using a dedicated cleaner with mold inhibitors, applied with a brush (never a jet washer). 

  2. Re-colouring (Optional): Applying a restorer to a dry, clean roof to bring back the original pigment. 

  3. Waterproofing: Applying two coats of a water-based proofer to protect the fabric and ensure water beads off. 

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This video by PROTEX demonstrates a complete transformation of a weathered MGF convertible that had been sitting outside for two years. It provides a professional step-by-step guide to restoring the soft top, plastic windows, and overall appearance of the vehicle.

The restoration follows a strict three-stage chemical process to ensure the fabric is not only clean but also protected for the long term:

  1. Stage 1: Intensive Cleaning – Using a specialized cleaner to remove bird droppings, road salt, tree sap, and mold. It is applied to a damp roof, left for 15 minutes, scrubbed with hot water, and rinsed. 

  2. Stage 2: Color Restoration – A deep-penetrating dye is applied from the center outwards using a paintbrush. This fills in faded areas to provide a strong, even finish. 

  3. Stage 3: Weather Protection – A polymer-based sealant is applied to create a barrier against moisture and environmental damage. This should be reapplied every six months. 
  4. Bonus: Window Care – The video also shows how to remove cloudiness and surface stains from clear plastic rear windows using a polish-based protector. 

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This video by PROTEX introduces an efficient way to protect your leisure vehicle using their Ceramic Shampoo and Spray system. It’s designed to be a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional detailing, offering semi-permanent protection for various exterior surfaces. 

The Protex system simplifies the ceramic coating process into a "spray and wipe" routine that takes less than 20 minutes to complete. Once applied, the coating creates a hydrophobic barrier, causing dirty water to slide off easily, which keeps the vehicle cleaner for longer and makes subsequent washes much faster. 

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