Autoglym Hood Cleaner and Protector

[nitroman]

That's encouraging news. I'm going to try a tiny spot in a corner then. Now that I've cleared the gunk off the rear screen, I'm paranoid of scratching it - especially when washing off the air-bourne dust/sand (which doesn't hose off easily).

I cannot recommend enough that you use Plexus to clean the plastic rear window. It's expensive but worth every penny and more. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... SiteSearch

[GeoffSmith]

I cannot recommend enough that you use Plexus to clean the plastic rear window. It's expensive but worth every penny and more. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... SiteSearch

Given Matt's history of top tips, I eventually managed to find some Plexus in the UK. Although my rear screen was not particularly bad, it was slightly matt. I tried the Plexus and was a bit concerned that it appeared quite watery - this means it's dead easy to work in however and the finished result is a bit of a revelation.

[max and andy]

hi folks.just a little question .shortley after buying my s2 i noticed the last owner on taking his private plate off and replacing new one.he used some kind of black mastic or silicone cealant to stick the front bumper on .ive been to scared to remove the plate with out useing some kind of solvent to release the gunk.has anybody got any surggestions .thanks all maxine and andy.

[RayD]

Assuming the registration plate has been stuck to the front bumper with ordinary silicone mastic...and you want to remove it...

I’d use a flat, thin, wide, metal scraper (wallpaper type) keeping it firmly in touch with the back of the plate rather than the front of the bumper and carefully cut through or separate the silicone from the plate.

With the plate off I’d peel the silicone from the car... it should have had no effect on the paintwork.

Ray

[dermotbell]

Used the cleaner on Friday and noticed that it really did remove lots of grime from the hood, but unfortunately not the green spots of mould.

How did you get rid of the mould (I have some (on the car that is))?

Ta

Dermot

[Dave Eds]

use Renovo!

[max and andy]

I'm having a go at cleaning the soft top.I'm using Turtle Wax Soft top cleaner and conditioner.A two part cleaner-conditioner.I bought it from Halfords before i had read about Renovo in the forems.I thought id give it a go anyway.Ive done the cleaning bit as per instructions.I thought it would of got more grime in the soap suds.Ive given it a good rinse .And am just waiting for it to dry a bit before putting the conditioner on.I will post the results when i get some. Andy

[max and andy]

The soft tops come up really good.Its dried up a lot darker.You could say like new.I haven't tested it with water yet.To see if i get beads of water coming off.After reading the renovo posts .I'm not sure if i have to buy a water proofer or not ?Andy

[nicowalker1]

just thought id add, ive used the auto glym clearner/protecor, its fantastic, water runs straight off.

Only thing is make sure you remove any from windows paintwork etc as it is a swine to get of when dry as im finding out