- My model of MX-5 is:mk1
- I’m based near:northampton
- I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on:cleaning mohair hood
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I found this video helpful when I had my Mk1 with a mohair roof:
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I clean.mine with a solotion of baby shampoo and a dash of Milton Fluid in warm water, rinse thouroughly, let it dry, then waterproof with Fabsil Gold. (The dash of Milton helps kill any algae.)
My problem is everytime i touch the hood ,i get white streaks on it,so seriously thinking of going back to vinyl.
You would be well advised to stick with Mohair; a much better softtop.
It sounds like you just need to properly clean in the right weather as advised and then apply Fabsil Gold. This will waterproof and protect the fabric; likely no more white streaks.
To keep the cloth hood in best condition I would advise that a thorough clean in the summer, followed by Fabsil Gold treatment once a year should be sufficient.
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Once you’ve cleaned it thouroughly use Renovo Dye to bring it back to black. Then use the Fabsil Gold to waterproof it.
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You need to make sure you remove any previous treatment, any dirt and detergent residue before you start further treatment. A pressure washer on a low setting at about 1m from the top will work. Water should run clear. You may need a soft brush to get into the textile top layer properly. Make sure all the top is bone dry before using
Fabsil or whatever.
Totally agree, this is exactly what I do with my Bottle Green Mohair Soft Top👍