Convertible Roof Cleaning & Restoration

Our Specialist cabriolet hood restoration service was developed, over 30 years, into a process which restores and protects your soft-top.

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Fabric convertible hoods fade, attract mould and collect moss faster than most owners expect. Leave it long enough and the hood needs replacing -- typically after 8-12 years without care. We clean the fabric back to its original colour, kill the mould and seal the surface so it sheds water and resists staining. Most customers add years to a hood they thought was past saving.

Is your convertible roof covered in green algae, moss or mould?

Owning a soft-top should feel like freedom and fun -- but when the roof gets neglected, it quickly turns into an embarrassment.

  • The fabric goes green with algae, moss, mould and lichen.
  • The material begins to weaken and rot.
  • Blocked drainage and perished rubbers can cause water leaks.

Left untreated, this doesn’t just ruin the look of your car -- it can mean a costly hood replacement, anywhere from £500–£3,000, not to mention the frustration of water getting into your car.

At New Again, we’re convertible roof specialists. For over 35 years, we’ve been restoring and protecting soft tops for drivers in Essex and beyond. We know how attached people are to their convertibles -- and we know exactly how to make them look and feel like new again.

Hood before cleaningHood after cleaning
Once cleaned and refinished, the soft-top on this Mini looks near new. Cleaning removes the green, the waterproof coating darkens the hood, without the need for recolouring.

Three Clear Steps to Restoring Your Convertible Roof

  1. Assessment – We have a look at your hood, drainage and rubbers, and explain what needs to be done.

  2. Deep Clean & Restore – Using specialist brushes, equipment and products, we remove algae, moss and grime, carefully restoring your roof’s original colour.

  3. Protect & Prevent – We apply a 2-year weatherproof coating (standard products last just six months). That means you need to re-proof your hood four times less often, saving you time, money and hassle.

Optional Extras:  We can also clear your drainage channels and recondition the rubbers, helping prevent water leaks and keeping your car watertight.

Imagine driving with​ a soft top that looks fresh, resists leaks, and stays protected. That’s the cheapest way to feel like you’ve got a brand-new car.

Show me the prices!

Take action now, and you’ll enjoy:
  • A roof that looks like new again.
  • Long-lasting protection -- up to 2 years between treatments.
  • Less worry about leaks thanks to clean drainage and conditioned rubbers.
  • Peace of mind that your car looks sharp and stays protected.
Because when your car looks right, you feel right.
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Book your free roof assessment today, and see how new your convertible can look again.

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Weather Protection & Fabric Hood Proofing

Weather protection with Renovo Ultra-Proofer or our  Vädervakt Nano-Proofer
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 and Vädervakt​ 2-Year Nano-Proofer. These dedicated convertible hood products protect your convertible/cabriolet hood by creating an invisible chemical, waterproof barrier. The barrier prevents 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.
Cabriolet 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 dried. Your car will also be given a quick wash so that you won't be collecting a dirty car with a clean roof -- there may even be a special offer meaning your exterior is detailed and given a coat of sealant. 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. For the older, dirtier hoods, you may also require a Hood Machine Clean.

Your hood is cleaned, dried, re-proofed and then dried again, so in normal circumstances you will be required to leave your car with us for a minimum of 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. Take a look at some of the cabriolets we have already cleaned and weatherproofed.

 

Renovo 1 Year weather proof coating

6-Month Hydrophobic Coating

Renovo is a British company and their recently improved formula Ultra-Proofer is UV stable and contains mould and mildew inhibitors to protect your hood and keep it weatherproofed. Ultra-Proofer is a one-year coating, however Renovo recommends that for best results, re-apply every six months.

 

Vadervakt 2 Year weather proof coating

2 Year Nano-Coating Protection

Exclusive to New Again, our proprietary Vädervakt protective and hydrophobic coating which contains antimicrobial agents. The nano particles coat the fibres of your fabric hood, providing extended durability. It is guaranteed to last for two years and also has the added benefit of darkening your roof and giving it a silky sheen. You can see the difference.

Lasting four times longer than regular hood coatings, Vädervakt is our secret sauce and has been our most popular product over the last 10 years - The reviews speak for themselves.

Convertible Hood Price Menu

If you have a new or fairly new car and just want weather proofing, then you will just need a quick clean and the weatherproofing. Otherwise, you will most likely require a machine-clean and weather protection. Recolouring is seldom needed.

We don't want you spending more money than you need to. Trust us to help you to choose when you are here.

Full list of makes and models

Two Seater

Two-seaters only have two seats and two doors. Most sports cars and some town cars are two-seaters.

Examples: Mazda MX-5, Porsche Boxster, Mini Roadster, Audi TT Roadster, BMW Z4, Audi R8 Spyder, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Volante, Tesla Roadster, Maserati Spyder, Honda S2000, Jaguar F-Type Roadster, Fiat Barchetta.

Four Seater & 2+2

Four usable belted seats; generally medium to executive sized cars. A 2+2 has rear seats suitable for children or short journeys.

Examples: Audi A4 Cabriolet, Audi A5 Cabriolet, Jaguar XK8 Convertible, Mini Convertible, Saab 9-3 Convertible, VW Golf Cabriolet, VW Beetle Cabriolet, VW T-Roc Cabriolet, Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet, Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet, BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW 6 Series, Maserati GranCabrio, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Ford Mustang Convertible, Vauxhall Cascada, Vauxhall Astra Convertible, Vauxhall Tigra, Renault Megane Cabriolet, Kia Xceed Cabriolet, Lexus LC 500 Convertible, Fiat 500 Cabriolet.

Grand Tourer

Full-size four-door luxury cars with very large roofs.

Examples: Rolls-Royce Dawn, Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead, Bentley Continental GTC, Maybach Cabriolet, Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet.

Deep Clean Prices

For hoods that have green, lichen, brown stains or just look dirty. Our machine clean will remove years of dirt, bringing back the original colour.   Our Most Popular Service

2 Seater Convertible Roof Cleaning Service Renovo® 6-Month Vädervakt 2-Year
Machine Clean / Weather Protection £365 £465
4 Seater or 2+2 Convertible Roof Cleaning Service Renovo® 6-Month Vädervakt 2-Year
Machine Clean / Weather Protection £432 £532
XL Grand Tourer Convertible Roof Cleaning Service Renovo® 6-Month Vädervakt 2-Year
Machine Clean / Weather Protection £632 £732

Light Clean Prices

For nearly new cars or new hoods. If a light clean is sufficient on inspection, we’ll just clean and dry it to remove dust before weatherproofing.

2 Seater Convertible Roof Cleaning Service Renovo® 6-Month Vädervakt 2-Year
Clean / Weather Protection £205 £272
4 Seater or 2+2 Convertible Roof Cleaning Service Renovo® 6-Month Vädervakt 2-Year
Clean / Weather Protection £248 £315
XL Grand Tourer Convertible Roof Cleaning Service Renovo® 6-Month Vädervakt 2-Year
Clean / Weather Protection £448 £515
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. 
Hood Recolouring and Colour Removal Prices
Renovo Colour Reviver £120.00
Colour Removal £990.00
Recolouring is seldom needed, and we only recommend it on older vehicles with canvas roofs. On newer vehicles, it doesn't give the finish most people expect, which is why we are asked to remove colouring far more frequently than we ever apply it. [more]

Soft Top package Deal

The Special £999

4-Seater Offer - Normally, worth £1705* 

Let's make this simple, get your car a complete makeover. Transform your vehicle with this incredible package that restores your paintwork to a like-new finish, leaving it gleaming and protected. Deal includes:

  • Hood Cleaned and our 2-Year protective coating
  • Drainage System Flushed
  • Krytox Rubber Seal Restorer/Conditioner
  • De-scale - limescale removal
  • Wheel Descale, Heatproof protection + top-up
  • Exterior paintwork clay decontamination
  • Two-Stage Machine Polish
  • Rupes 1-Year Professional Advanced Paintwork Sealant

This is a great deal with an average saving of £706.

It's the Cheapest Way to get a new car!

*Prices based on price for an Audi A4/A5 Convertible. Offer does not apply to Grand Tourers.

Soft Top package Deal

The Full Monty £1199

4-Seater Offer - Normally, worth £1925*

Let's make this simple, get your car a complete makeover. Transform your vehicle with this incredible package that restores your paintwork to a like-new finish, leaving it gleaming and protected. Deal includes:

  • Hood Cleaned and our 2-Year protective coating
  • Drainage System Flushed
  • Krytox Rubber Seal Restorer/Conditioner
  • De-scale - limescale removal
  • Wheel De-scale, Heatproof Protection + Top-up
  • Exterior paintwork clay decontamination
  • Three-Stage Machine Polish
  • 2-Year Professional Ceramic Coating.

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That's an average saving of £726. This is the same as The Special, but with a 2-year ceramic coating and extra machine polish.

It's the Cheapest Way to get a new car!

*Prices based on price for an Audi A4/A5 Convertible. Offer does not apply to Grand Tourers.

Standby Special Offer

Free Upgrade on Your Ceramic or Graphene Coating!

Want to be flexible and save big? Join our Standby List!

If you're happy to be on call to fill any last-minute cancellations or gaps in our schedule, we'll reward you with a free upgrade to your ceramic or graphene coating when we book you in.

Here’s how it works:

  • We’ll notify you at least 2 days in advance if a slot becomes available.
  • If you accept and we use your booking, you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade on your chosen coating service.

It’s our way of saying thank you for being flexible!

*This offer CANNOT be used in conjunction with other offers

Ceramic Coating Upgrade for small sports

MX5 Special Offer

MX5 Deal £1000

The Full Monty with 3-Year Ceramic Coating! Normally, worth £2085*

Highly desirable, people hang onto sports cars for years, but your two-seater sports car isn't old -- it's just neglected. So we are extending the Full Monty Offer to smaller two-seater sports cars. If you have a MX5 or something similar size, you get everything you get on the Full Monty:

  • Hood Cleaned and our 2-Year protective coating
  • Drainage System Flushed
  • Krytox Rubber Seal Restorer/Conditioner
  • De-scale - limescale removal
  • Wheel De-scale, Heatproof Protection + Top-up
  • Exterior paintwork clay decontamination
  • Three-Stage Machine Polish.

Additionally, you get:

That's a saving of £1085! This is the same as The Full Monty, but with a 3-year Matrix ceramic coating and extra machine polish.

It's the Cheapest Way to get a new car!

This offer applies to - Honda S2000, Fiat Barchetta, Alfa Romeo Spider and MG F.
Does not include larger 2 seaters - BMW Z3, Z4, Boxter, etc.
Does not include 2+2 or Grand Tourers - Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche 911, etc.  

Ceramic Coating Upgrade for Mini

Mini Special Offer

Mini Deal £1099

The Full Monty with 3-Year Ceramic Coating! Normally, worth £2152*

The full Monty Deal has proved so popular, we now do it on most of the cars we do and the bigger the car, the more money you save.  So we decided to give more to smaller car owners. You get everything you get on the Full Monty:

  • Hood Cleaned and our 2-Year protective coating
  • Drainage System Flushed
  • Krytox Rubber Seal Restorer/Conditioner
  • De-scale - limescale removal
  • Wheel De-scale, Heatproof Protection + Top-up
  • Exterior paintwork clay decontamination
  • Three-Stage Machine Polish.

Additionally, you get:

That's a saving of £1053! This is the same as The Full Monty, but with a 3-year Matrix ceramic coating and extra machine polish.

It's the Cheapest Way to get a new car!

Ceramic Coating Upgrade for City Cars

Fiat 500 Special Offer

Fiat 500 Deal £999

The Full Monty with 3-Year Ceramic Coating! Normally, worth £2085*

The full Monty Deal has proved so popular, we now do it on most of the cars we do and the bigger the car, the more money you save.  So we decided to give more to small car owners. You get everything you get on the Full Monty:

  • Hood Cleaned and our 2-Year protective coating
  • Drainage System Flushed
  • Krytox Rubber Seal Restorer/Conditioner
  • De-scale - limescale removal
  • Wheel De-scale, Heatproof Protection + Top-up
  • Exterior paintwork clay decontamination
  • Three-Stage Machine Polish.

Additionally, you get:

That's a saving of £1086! This is the same as The Full Monty, but with a 3-year Matrix ceramic coating and extra machine polish.

It's the Cheapest Way to get a new car!

This offer also applies to other convertible city cars: Smart Car, Citroën Ami, C3, etc.

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Cabriolet Roof Cleaning FAQs

Will waterproofing stop my hood from leaking?

No -- hood proofing products weatherproof the fabric, but they won’t stop leaks caused by damage, rips, or a failed membrane. For leak repairs, see our Water Leak Detection service.

Can you recolour my convertible roof?

We could, but rarely do. In most cases, cleaning and re-waterproofing darkens the fabric and restores colour. Recolouring is more like paint than dye and can look unnatural. Unless your car is very rare with no roof replacements available, a new hood is usually the better option.

Why is water no longer beading on my roof?

Beading shows protection, but if droplets stop forming, it doesn’t always mean the waterproofing has failed. Dust and dirt break the surface tension, so water spreads instead of beads. The coating is still working -- you’ll know it’s gone only when the fabric soaks up water and stays wet.

How do you remove stains and algae from a soft top?

Lichen and algae are tough, but with repeated soaking and hand washing they soften and can be removed. There’s no magic trick -- just the right products, elbow grease, and persistence until the hood is clean.

How long does waterproofing last?

Standard reproofer needs topping up every six months. That’s why our Vädervakt Nano-Coating is popular -- it lasts up to 2 years and leaves a darker, sheened finish. Remember, these coatings keep the fabric dry; it’s the hidden neoprene membrane that actually keeps water out of the car.

Why is my soft top covered in green mould?

Mould and algae grow because dirt and organic matter collect in the fibres, often helped along by bird droppings. Left alone, it creates the perfect garden for moss and algae. Regular cleaning prevents this, and waterproof coatings include inhibitors that slow down regrowth.

Can I clean and reproof my roof myself?

Yes -- DIY kits are available. But be prepared: it’s hard work to get good results. The hood must be spotless before reproofing, which means hours of hand cleaning. Pressure washers and harsh chemicals will damage the fabric, so patience and care are essential.

Do you offer a mobile service, and how long does it take?

No, we don’t come to you -- the work needs a controlled environment. We clean, dry, and waterproof the hood indoors so it cures properly. It can be done in a day: drop the car in the morning and collect in the afternoon, or leave it with us overnight if needed.

Can you repair a rip in my roof?

We can patch very small holes, but repairs aren’t invisible. If the hood is worn through, ripped, or stitching has failed, replacement is the sensible option. A specialist coach trimmer is the best route -- we’ve worked with an excellent one for many years and can recommend them.

Find more Frequently Asked Questions on our knowledge base

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For repairs or replacement roofs, you will need the services of a coach trimmer, preferably one that specializes in convertible roofs. Give them a call, and don't forget to tell them we sent you.

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