Convertible Roof Cleaning & Restoration
Our Specialist cabriolet hood restoration service has been developed over 15 years into a process which can restore and protect your cabriolet hood, removing mould and lichen and replacing the hydrophobic coating.
Cabriolet/Convertible roofs are tough to keep clean and prone to fading . Fabric hoods usually attract mould and moss. Without protection you can expect an unmaintained convertible hood on a cabriolet to last on average around 6-8 years before it will need replacing.
Convertible Hood Cleaning
& Restoration Specialists
The majority of people usually come to us because their convertible roofs have been neglected, not maintained or cleaned for a considerable period of time. This neglect generally leads to the hood becoming covered in green algae, moss, mould or lichen and when left untreated to the elements the fabric can deteriorate rapidly. Unfortunately IF left unmaintained the rotting process begins and when reaching a point of no return it will create further problems such as water leaks and functional issues. Therefore, recovery and restoration of the existing hood will no longer be possible and will inevitably lead to an expensive convertible hood replacement costing anything between £500 - £3000. in order to avoid costly hood replacements, regular cleaning, protection and maintenance is advised.
Weather Protection & Fabric Hood Proofing
Weather protection with **Renovo Ultra Proofer** & **Max Protect UFC Proofer**
All brand new fabric soft tops come with an invisible 'weather proofer' already applied and over time this special coating deteriorates and needs replacing leaving your soft top roof unprotected from the elements becoming weak and more prone to damage.
We offer a varied range of convertible hood protection products including Renovo® Ultra Proofer & Max Protect UFC Proofer. These dedicated convertible hood products protect your convertible/cabriolet hood by creating an invisible chemical and waterproof barriers. These barriers prevent discolouration from ingrained dirt, tree sap, bird droppings, road salts and much more from penetrating into the fibres and doing damage to the convertible hood material.
These hood protection products have a specially developed formula which contains Ultra Violet (UV) inhibitors and agents to prevent mould and mildew and prolongs the life of your soft top whilst maintaining the value of your car.
Our Cleaning Process.
Before Ultra Proofer is applied, your convertible hood is washed and brushed using a variety of specialist tools and hood cleaning products and then the convertible hood is then dried. Your car will also be given a quick wash so that you won't be collecting a dirty car with a clean roof. This level of service is ideal for most cars that are no more than a few years old where the hood is reasonably free from mould, moss and lichen and for the older, dirtier hoods you may also require a Hood Machine Clean.
Your hood is cleaned, dried, re-proofed and then dried again and so in normal circumstances you will be required to leave your car with us for a minimum 4 hours. Please be mindful to allow extra time if the weather is unfavourable and experiencing rain as it is vitally important that the hood is properly dried before returning the car to you.
Nano Coatings
We can also provide a two stage protective and hydrophobic coating which contains antimicrobial agents. The nano partials coat the fibres of your fabric hood providing extended durability.
Convertible Hood Price Menu
We will help you to choose when you are here.
| 2 Seater Convertible Hood Service | Renovo® Prices | Nano Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Clean/Weather Protection | £122.00 | £222.00 |
| Machine Clean/Weather Protection | £165.00 | £265.00 |
| Clean/Recolour/Weather Protection | £210.00 | £210.00 |
| Machine Clean/Recolour/Weather Protection | £255.00 | £355.00 |
| 2 Plus 2 Convertible Hood Service | Renovo® Prices | Nano Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Clean/Weather Protection | £145.00 | £245.00 |
| Machine Clean/Weather Protection | £209.00 | £309.00 |
| Clean/Recolour/Weather Protection | £242.00 | £342.00 |
| Machine Clean/Recolour/Weather Protection | £297.00 | £397.00 |
| 4 Seater Convertible Hood Service | Renovo® Prices | Nano Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Clean/Weather Protection | £165.00 | £265.00 |
| Machine Clean/Weather Protection | £232.00 | £332.00 |
| Clean/Recolour/Weather Protection | £265.00 | £365.00 |
| Machine Clean/Recolour/Weather Protection | £319.00 | £419.00 |
| Plastic Window Refurbishing Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Hand Refinish | £22.90 |
| Machine Refinish | £45.00 |
| Only available with the services above. No VAT to be added to our prices. | |
| Kritox Rubber and Neoprene clean and conditioner | Prices |
|---|---|
| Whole Car + pipe-flush and drainage checkup.* | £120.00 |
| Roof rubbers/seals + pipe-flush and drainage checkup.* | £80.00 |
*Pipe flush and drainage checkup - If drainage pipes are found to be blocked, we will unblock them if we can. However on some models of cars they might also be missing, broken or damaged due to age, or need dismantling to diagnose the problem.
Great service, I keep a soft-top outdoors so for me the New Again service is a no-brainer. The hood looks great and water beads off." ~ Marc
April Cabriolet Hood Offer
When you buy any Convertible Hood Service
get autoglym's new Ceramic spray coating
We promise you, when you get your car's convertible roof cleaned and reproofed, you'll be so pleased with your car, you'll wish the rest of it was looking so bright and new. We know this from experience. Many of our customers immediately rebook their car in to have an exterior detailed.
Autoglym's new product, Ceramic Spray buffs to a high gloss finish, leaving your car super-hydrophobic for up to 3 months. Get it for free when you get your hood refurbished.
...or get £60 off any exterior coating. We have a full range of coatings from 3 months waxes to 8 year ceramic coatings.
(You don't have to decide right away, offer applies during April or within one week of having your car's roof cleaned and reproofed during April).
Use Code: AprHoodOfferBook by 5pm on 30/04/2021
VIDEO: Why You Need To Restore And Protect Your Cabriolet Hood.
**Important**
Hood Proofing products will only weather proof the fabric of your convertible hood. They will not stop leaks or fix damage, rips and tears to the hood membrane.
For more information about Water Leaks visit our Water Leak Detection Page.
What Our Customers Say
Below are a selection of comments from some of our satisfied customers.
Amazing service!! My 15 year old car looked brand new once New Again worked their magic!! Can’t recommend enough especially if you have a cabriolet!!
Jason Shirley
Excellent customer Service and knowledge , did not expect my 15 year old BMW roof to come out looking brand new, to my delight it did ! Very happy with the work. Definitely glad I chose New Again. Will be using again should I need to in the future.
Lee Doherty
I highly recommend them as the job was way beyond my expectations and worth every penny. Really nice honest and skilled guys too.
Karl Liparoti
Can We Help You?
"We can offer specialist advice on the best Convertible Roof Cleaning & Restoration service to suit your requirements"
When bringing your car to New Again, we often ask you to explain exactly the reason for having your car Protected, Detailed or Repaired. Once we understand exactly what it is you are trying to achieve, we will appraise your vehicle using our detailed appraisal check-sheet allowing us to identify areas of concern and tailor specific services that match your requirements and budget.
If you are not sure what service you need and would like to speak to one of our technicians, simply request a callback by filling in the form on our contact page.