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Supacat



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Cleaning a DCPU Plastic/PVC Canopy/Tilt
Mine seems to get dirty quite easily and holds the dirt in what is quite an open mesh pattern when looked at close up. I also have run lines where the water runs off the roof of the canopy and stains down the sides in a number of places.

Ordinary car shampoo does not seem to lift the dirt and I'm a little concerned about using anything stronger in case it actually attacks the plastic.

Any recommendations?
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Sphere



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I got a auto gleam kit from my moto factors. It had a soft top cleaner and a seperate waterproofer. Came up ok with a bit of work. I did think of trying a tent company like blacks of Greenock as they make canvas tents
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Supacat



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The issue is the "new" tilts are not made of a traditional material such as canvas and so the use cleaning products do not seem applicable?
Post #269908 28th Sep 2013 10:12am
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jimbob7



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Do you mean mohair roof or the industrial Vinyl type that adorns yer typical MOD landrover,either way try something from here,as with everything "fabric" don't use to high a concentration as it could make the fabric brittle.
Haven't used any of these but detailers recommend it.
You also need to seal it after,it will help keep it cleaner.

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/cabriol...-care.aspx

http://www.renovointernational.com/products/dryclean.php

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/30...cat18.html
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Leenorthants



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Kitchen general spray diluted 50/50 with hot water, spray and use a non stick scouring pad, should work a treat.
Post #269990 28th Sep 2013 7:13pm
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Nidge



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I have used Muc-off with good results in the past, also great for cleaning your headlining.

Its used for cleaning down mountain bikes any bike shop should have it

Nidge
Post #270092 29th Sep 2013 10:11am
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