HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CONVERTIBLE ROOF | TIPS & TRICKS

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thank you for watching the video everyone. This was in my early years of filming for KZbin so appreciate that the music is slightly too loud and repetitive. No music on my future videos and a lot more clear 👊🏼

[@Alyner-Universal]

Sir, what product did you use (1:10)?

[@ArubaSun4U]

@@Alyner-Universal Bilt Hamber Surfex I read somewhere below.

[@marvindavis9381]

Good morning. What was the name of the cleaner you used for the top & where can I get it from

[@3091mg]

He says in the video he uses Bilt Hamber Surfex HD diluted 1 part chemical to 9 parts water - you can get it from most suppliers as Bilt Hamber is a very popular brand, depends what country you are in

[@FktGT]

​@@3091mg thank you for replying 🙏

[@BmxParkour50]

Thanks. My CLK 430 appreciates it

[@debradurling317]

Do you not seal the roof after with waterproof spray sealent , im just asking as you didn't show in your video . Thank you

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s entirely up to the client. If it was mine then I definitely would 👍🏼

[@dyl1562]

What is the name of the chemical product you used?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bilt Hamber Surfex 👍🏼

[@Jeph629]

THANKS! I thought you'd said "Bill Humper's cervix" .....couldn't find it anywhere!

[@KnowingSelfKnowingOthers]

How do you stop the fabric going fluffy when you use a scrubbing brush?

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

Very informative, great fotoage. Really enjoyed the music. Thank you.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@speakthetruth9520]

Brilliant videos bud . Could I ask what brush you use again please

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s a Vikan nail brush 👍🏼

[@speakthetruth9520]

@@HarpersCarDetailing much appreciated sir thank you . Great videos by the way

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

didn't catch the name of the cleaner? is it available to buy to the public?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bilt Hamber Surfex 👍🏼yes absolutely

[@chrispig7748]

Thanks for that, amazing job on that car. Gonna do the roof on mine. How you get the wheels that good?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

No problem 👍🏼 Wheels - Iron remover, rinse, snowfoam, agitate with brushes and mitts - Voila 👍🏼 Have a look at any of my other videos. I go through all the steps

[@Alyner-Universal]

Sir, what was the product you used (1:10)?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bilt Hamber Surfex 👍🏼

[@abdullahali5039]

hello brother I have a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2014 Examination type Black tarpaulin, and with washing and time, some of the linoleum material was gone, and the examination became stained. It was not cleaned with washing, whether with water or soap. I asked and wrote to many modern car wash places. Nobody knows. Ordinary washing, and there are no special materials for the canvas of the cars, or the linoleum for the cars, knowing that the texture of the car is of the excellent, strong type, and it is not considered a fabric. I do not know the type of strong fabric Dear, do you have an idea for this place? Thank you Greetings: Abdullah from the State of Kuwait

[@ArubaSun4U]

Maybe some other “Youztube” detailers know. This one does not seem to know an answer.

[@Thekenno100]

What's the name of the spray?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bilt Hamber Surfex, I mention it in the video

[@jarhead8682]

You say it to fast mate and the music makes it hard to hear what you say. Thanks though.

[@tonypony7015]

@@jarhead8682agree, if you don’t know the product it’s impossible to understand

[@thomasnicholls6039]

I wonder what a power brush would be like on these

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

They might be a little too aggressive

[@KoolDesign]

Sir, would you advice to use a water repellent afther cleaning?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s certainly a good idea. Either brush it on or use a sponge to apply. You can spray it on through bottle but unless you cover all exposed panels with a plastic sheet you will get over spray. Thoroughly clean and let the roof dry beforehand

[@KoolDesign]

@@HarpersCarDetailing Thanks!

[@roontunes]

white vinegar will kill moss and lichen, pit it on neat while the top is very damp or et and leave it alone. Its better if it doesnt dry out but a couple of days is enough then just wash it out with warm water and dishwasher soap. If you use a brush, following the grain of the fabric ( not scrubbing in. circles or arcs ) you will see the moss and algae coming off like a black scum. Keep rinsing it until the water comes off with no scum .

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I can see this working on lightly soiled roofs, but not heavily stained.

[@roontunes]

@@HarpersCarDetailing this was green with a few spots of lichen and hadn’t been cleaned for three years. Vinegar is now sold in garden supplies as a weedkiller. Its a weed killer ok but not systemic, I like the idea that its not a monsanto poison. 1/2 litre did my four seater cabriolet.

[@garciasautomotivedetail5196]

Keep Rocking The 中文 music ❤ 😂😂😂. Good Info!

[@germainegoldsmith8755]

I have a convertible as well, & it’s turning Grey, looks like it’s fading Will cleaning it help restore my color? Or should I use dye?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I would thoroughly clean it and if it has faded then retreat it 👍🏼

[@speakthetruth9520]

Do you wait till next day to do rest of car

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

No need. I did the rest straight after

[@speakthetruth9520]

@@HarpersCarDetailing much appreciated sir top man 👌👌

[@SoFriTo93]

I heard you should not use a pressure washer as it will damage and leave marks

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It definitely can leave marks if you put it too close to the fabric. I use it at a distance where it’s safe to put your hand in front of it, so essentially use it for rinsing rather than the pressure of the water

[@BigDuke6ixx]

Any tips for a cloth roof like on the Fiat 500c?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I would follow this process 👍🏼

[@TheDiecastFanatic]

Can you turn up the music a lil bit more?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Can’t tell if you are being sarcastic or not

[@jamesnason1664]

Would advise to never use a stiff brush...use the softest brush you can find and your top will last forever.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s not too stiff, so safe to use and doesn’t change the texture of the material. Sometimes when the fabric is really mouldy you need a bit more pressure/firmness

[@richardguerra6265]

What soap is he using?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bilt Hamber Surfex 👍🏼

[@hirodahero5847]

Beautiful car 🤩

[@Markinlondon]

Beautiful

[@mvmallinson]

Music is so annoying I had to go, sorry

[@danrook5757]

What about a dive through car wash for the Porsche

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I highly doubt the convertible would be cleaned. Also you run. The risk of them using harsh cheap chemicals and damaging the paintwork and fabric

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

A 1:10 dilution ratio does not mean 1 part chemical and 9 parts water. It literally means 1 part to 10 parts all equal amounts. That’s why it’s 1:10 not 1:9.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

You were correct the first time. Well certainly in the UK it would be 1 part product topped up with 9 parts chemical so 50ml:450ml if calculating 500ml

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

@@HarpersCarDetailing I took chemistry and had to calculate dilution ratios regularly and 1:10 means one unit volume of solute to be diluted to 10 unit volumes of the solvent to give 11 total units of volume. Here is a simple overview to help break it down for you. I hope this helps. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilution_ratio#:~:text=In%20chemistry%20and%20biology%2C%20the,it%20with%20another%20liquid%20substance.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It depends where you are looking though and which source you use. This one for example suggests the way I use it. Again, it might be a demographic difference www.microbiologics.com/core/media/media.nl?id=1758034&c=915960&h=fc555e1fdf60b6138d07&_xt=.pdf

[@xelnjare3945]

You come off as a know-it-all@@_GandalfTheGrey_ - do better.

[@foxsake_]

Any protector?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Not in this case. This was just more of a deep clean. Fabsil is a fantastic product to protect. I usually paint it on with a brush.

[@yobabybubba]

Is it OK to go through a brushless car wash with a Mini Cooper convertible?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I’m honestly not sure. Might be work giving them a call and asking 👍🏼

[@yobabybubba]

@@HarpersCarDetailing I did call them today before I left my comment...they said yes it's no problem but after some consideration I'm thinking it might not be the best idea. I could just picture those hanging things floping back-and-forth on the roof of my soft top... But others as well have said it's OK. Maybe in the future but not at this time. And thank you for the response.

[@johnhimmelmann6597]

Using a pressure washer damages the top

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

*Can

[@wellarmedlamb2447]

Why the heck would you put a sound track on an instructional video you are speaking over???? Insane!

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I was relatively new to KZbin. You can literally hear every word I say though…insane.

[@anthonyplaysbass]

Pressure washer on a soft top? Hello no dude. I have an 06 mx5...never would i dream of using a pressure washer let one direct hosefire on the softop. Water will get pushed past the seals 100%. Just use the shower setting on your hose head.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Providing that jet wash is far enough away it’s fine. The stream of water is just to rinse the chemical away. I’m not relying on the pressure. I would happily put my hand in front of the jet at the distance I used it, so that’s a good rule of thumb

[@anthonyplaysbass]

@@HarpersCarDetailing sweet glad you're cautious about it

[@ymaa007]

You’re “music” is way too loud

[@mvmallinson]

Damn annoying as well. Music, the curse of You Tube

[@packersprik]

I would advise not to add music to instructional videos. Can’t hear a thing your saying!!!!’

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Someone else has already commented this 👍🏼 I didn’t realise how loud the music was, as at the time didn’t have any fancy editing software

[@offgridphilosophy7959]

I couldn't hear a thing you said from that loud music.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I’ve just listened to it through headphones and can hear myself. Did you have the volume up quite high?

[@DustinWohl]

You one of them dudes that gots to find something to complain about ain’t you

[@cryptoleed5646]

It’s fine, I can here perfectly well

[@King_drew]

I, too, can hear him very clearly. I can even hear the scrubbing of the top.

[@SlumCut6661]

I can’t hear him very well either. The music to voice ratio is off and is sorta distracting to me. I wish the music was a tad quieter. Great video tho 😊

[@_bstr_ct1832]

Wild guess but was that on a porsche? Haha

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

718 Cayman 👍🏼 good guess

[@joeharrison7168]

That roof is not even dirty Try a roof with algea

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I’m afraid I can’t determine how dirty a car is before I arrive

[@pacz8114]

Informative video -- crappy music (if that's what you call that garbage).

[@johnyacoub69]

Why do British car videos all have this ridiculously annoying trippy music??! Even the dealerships do it in their used car ads…unwatchable.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Tell me how you really feel

[@ritchiedee6210]

cant understand what the heck you said you spry on the car. and the subtitles say built humber cervix, but I know thats not it.. okay then next video, since I cant understand the dude in this one over the music and acccent.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bilt Hamber Surfex 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cooleycooleypope6608]

ditch the music

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I have on all my future videos

[@chazztrovato3370]

I like the music, keep it lol

[@johnhimmelmann6597]

Stiff bristle brush also damages the top. Don't follow these procedures

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

This particular brush is safe. I haven’t damaged a top in my whole career using this technique, and I know multiple others that use it too to great effect

[@runstant1]

NEVER ! use a pressure washer.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Why?

[@cobygreenwood1015]

Could tear the material or wear it down

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

If you hold it extremely close so possibly could but not the distance I was. I would happily put my hand in front the the stream of water at any time in this video

[@cobygreenwood1015]

@@HarpersCarDetailing you’re right against the top in a lot of the vid and if you’d put your hand in front right against it I guarantee it’ll hurt and take skin unless your pressure wash is weak 😂😂

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

@@cobygreenwood1015 it’s not weak it just has a 45 degrees angled tip in this video, thus taking away the majority of pressure.

[@doesntreallymatter9368]

Roof was mint before it waa cleaned 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Still give you and idea on ‘How to Clean A Convertible Roof’ 👍🏼