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Hood Repairs
The windows in my hood have become opaque and need replacing. Does anyone know of a hood repair service in the south that would take this on?
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Just a thought. I have in the past taken scratches out of helmet visors with cutting paste mixed with water and it worked quite well, so I am wondering if it might work on your windows, the paste is available on E-Bay. Might be a cheaper option for you. good luck with themOriginally posted by andyf View Post
More info. One of the members just recommended Renovo Range for waterproofing my hood and I had a look and they also do Renovo Plastic window polish, which it says removes clouding and discolouring, cost £9.99
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If it's UV damage to the plastic material and it's got a bit brittle not a lot you can do except replace. The last trimmer I knew in Sussex is no longer active.
polishing the surface damage out is possible using the standard plastic headlight polish. Apply a coat of UV inhibitor afterwards.Comment
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I'm thinking of doing the same job but doing away with most of the canvas on the side screens so I can see better. It's like looking through a letter box in my car!
You can buy suitably thick flexible plastic on ebay and was thinking of using a caravan awning or boat cover repair place to do the stiching.
Gareth.Comment
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That looks like it will be worth a try. I'll let you know how I get on.Originally posted by old-n-notpastityet View PostMk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986Comment
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I used the Renovo cleaner and protector recently and they do appear to be good products so was contemplating the plastic cleaner for my weather gear.- 9th owner of T693 SSC possibly a factory built Ford based V8 Sportster
- 4th owner of Q309 RNV, an early Cabrio built by Bob Copping, owned Doug & Liz Billings for 16 years
- 9th Custodian of JRR 929D, Triumph Vitesse based special Paul Moorehouse built prior to the Triumph Roadster kits.
- 8th owner of Roadster chassis number 2395. Now owned by Barry!
- Builder of chassis number 2325 (PKK 989M) in the mid 80's. Now owned by Eric & Lynne.Comment
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The polish arrived today so I spent a couple of hours polishing the windows and the results are excellent
Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986Comment
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That's reassuring to know.Originally posted by andyf View PostThe polish arrived today so I spent a couple of hours polishing the windows and the results are excellent- 9th owner of T693 SSC possibly a factory built Ford based V8 Sportster
- 4th owner of Q309 RNV, an early Cabrio built by Bob Copping, owned Doug & Liz Billings for 16 years
- 9th Custodian of JRR 929D, Triumph Vitesse based special Paul Moorehouse built prior to the Triumph Roadster kits.
- 8th owner of Roadster chassis number 2395. Now owned by Barry!
- Builder of chassis number 2325 (PKK 989M) in the mid 80's. Now owned by Eric & Lynne.Comment
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Great you got the windows sorted which polish did you get ?Originally posted by andyf View PostThe polish arrived today so I spent a couple of hours polishing the windows and the results are excellentComment
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Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986Comment
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Did find that one when I originally did some research, reasonable price. I did use cutting paste on an Helmet visor that did the trick but will try this if I needed it for my soft top or side screensOriginally posted by andyf View PostComment
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Used to repair/ renovate Bang and Olufsen hifi stuff, invariably fitted with Perspex / plastic covers, panels etc, always got great results using a complete kit called/from Micromesh(google it), supplied thro' flightstore, can't remember price etc but, its a product for aircraft screens canopies etc. - off out so no time for a link etc
Have a great B/H weekend!Comment
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