Weather Proofing
Weatherproofing is the process of applying a weather-proofer to a fabric soft top. After the hood is cleaned, it needs to be thoroughly dried.
Hydrophobic coatings are oil based water repellant coatings, and so they will not stick to anything that is wet. It is also important to apply the coating somewhere that will stay dry until the coating has set because oil is lighter than water, so if it rains while the coating is wet, it can be effected.
Weather proofing coatings come as a clear liquid and can be sprayed on, we have found it is best to brush them in, thoroughly saturating the hood.
Although weatherproof coatings will not damage paintwork or glass, it is often a good idea to mask off the roof, as the procedure can get a little messy. But if it does run onto the bodywork, just wipe it off.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 22/04/2024 17:19