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amazing result cleaning my clippers roof!!!

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had a tip from a valeter!!!!

my roof looked clean when i first picked it up but after getting it home and raising and dropping it a few times i noticed it had a lot of algaie on it!! i called a good friend of mine who works for a valeting firm for advice on how to get it off and omg he came back with the strange answer of daz soap powder and a mild scrubbing brush!!!! IT WORKS!!! lol i couldnt believe how much green water ran off my car when i hosed it off afterwards

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Nice tip mate!  :thumbs:
Just for clarification, I take it your referring to a 'Vinyl' roof and not a 'Mohair' one?  :)

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I'd guess at mohair if he's using washing powder.

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Either roof will clean that way. I've heard Lux soap flakedx in warm water.
Soft bristled brush, rinse well.
Don't forget to re proof and treat your top later.
303 aerospace protectant do two types for the fabric and vynil. This stuff is great and  protects from UVA rays etc. 

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karmannndunc said

I'd guess at mohair if he's using washing powder.

karmannndunc ,

As chortle said, it can be done on either.
Just start with a very mild solution to start with repeat if nessasary but I would on 'Mohair' let it dry first and check for any bleaching or staining.

The reason I questioned it was to clarify the point for our new/young or inexperienced Members and not for such experts.

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yes its mohair! and it worked a treat although i did use a very light mixture (so will be doing it again) and thanks for the concern for us novices!! this forum is just great :thumbs:

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apparently Milton sterilizing fluid will kill the algae spores so it doesn't come back so quick.
Mild solution, soft bristle brush etc.

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Try a flash magic eraser on vinyl. Once you have you'll know why they earned their name.

I used to import them from the states before flash marketed them over here.

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You have to be careful of what you use. Anything with Petroleum Distillates in them can attack the plasticizers in the vinyl roof.

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