PROTEX Convertible Soft Top Care Kit, 500ml Canvas Cleaner and Waterproofer with 2 Applicator Brushes and 1 Soft Top Cleaning Brush

PROTEX convertible soft top care kit with cleaner, waterproofer and brushes

A 500ml soft top care kit for cleaning and protecting canvas convertible roofs, with brushes included for application and cleaning.

This PROTEX kit brings together the two key stages of canvas soft top care: cleaning and waterproofing. It includes a 500ml canvas cleaner, a 500ml canvas waterproofer, two applicator brushes and one soft top cleaning brush, so you have the basic tools needed to work on a convertible roof without piecing the job together separately.

What the cleaner and waterproofer are for

The canvas cleaner is described as a deep-cleaning product that helps remove everyday contamination such as bird droppings, road salt, tree sap, mildew and mould. It is also intended to help prevent green mildew growth as part of the soft top restoration process.

The canvas waterproofer is a polymer-based sealant used after cleaning or after using Protex Canvas Dye. Its job is to seal and protect the canvas from moisture and other environmental damage.

Practical points before you buy

• Approximately 500ml is stated as enough to clean a top for a 2 seater car.
• Approximately 500ml is also stated as enough to waterproof a top for a 2 seater car.
• The canvas should be colourfast, so it is sensible to test an inconspicuous area first.
• The cleaner should not be applied in direct sunlight.
• The waterproofer is best applied in cool or overcast conditions for a more even finish.
• Do not expose the canvas to moisture until the proofer has fully dried.

How the kit fits into soft top care

Used in the order given by the listing, the cleaner handles the wash stage and the waterproofer finishes the job by sealing the fabric. The listing also notes that after waterproofing, Protex Canvas Waterproofer should be reapplied every six months.

This is a straightforward kit for owners who want the cleaning product, the protective treatment and the brushes in one box, rather than buying each part separately.