Testimonials

Kim

Sydney, New South Wales

2012

Hi, just wanted to say I used the product (Renovo Plastic Polish) yesterday and it cleaned all the portlights up like new - and they were really bad.  To read Kim's blog and see before and after photos click here

Patrick

Sydney, New South Wales

2012

Just to let you know that the Renovo plastic polish did a great job on the Hyundai lenses. I polished until the cloth was no longer showing a yellow tea-staining colour. It would seem that 90% of the discolouration was on the outside of the lens, not inside. While I was at it I did the side repeaters and rear clusters too. Looking lovely.

Capri Convertible forum

www.capriconvertible.com.au

Cloudy rear window on soft tops

I seldom have my soft top up.  On the rare occasions that I do I notice (especially with the sun behind me) that I could hardly see out of the rear window  because of the cloudiness. I found a product on line…Renovo Window Polish...I used it today. The manufacturer recommends two or three applications. I have done just one application so far and I cannot believe the difference. My window is clear. No, I have no connection with Renovo. ha ha ha .  I thought others with the same problem would like the information.

Riley Motor Club Victoria Magazine

2011

Back in the November 2010 Blue Diamond I reported on a test of the Renovo Soft Top Canvas Cleaner and promised a report on the Renovo Ultra Proofer in the next Blue Diamond. Well it is a bit a late!  

The products under review were purchased from Renovo Australia on line at www.renovoaustralia.com.au  

You may remember that I summed up the Soft Top Canvas Cleaner as a great product. I have used it three times now and have enough left for one more clean. 

The test on the Ultra Proofer is a follows:

Once again the product and process was very simple and gentle on the hood. After a dry brush and vacuum and another clean the Ultra Proofer was applied with a 2" paint brush. A second coat was applied as instructed once the hood was completely dry (next day). There was just enough product to get the second coat on the hood (the droppy’s hood area is quite large). The surplus product that dripped down the glass and paintwork was easily removed with a dry cloth and left no residue following a wash.

I applied the proofer just after the National Rally but I had to wait until the Orbost weekend run for the opportunity to test it. With the car left out in the open a heavy dew collected on everything during the first night. I noticed that the hood had not wetted out and the moisture sat on top of the hood in tiny droplets. It did not take anywhere near as long for the hood to dry out enough to fold down. We had a decent shower or two during the second night for a bit of intense testing and once again the hood had that dry look about it and the water beaded up. By 9.30am on a cold, dry morning the hood appeared dry enough to fold down.

I will use the Renovo products again and recommend them to members. I wonder if I had used them earlier if the life and colour of the hood would have been extended. I suppose we’ll find out when the time comes to replace the top.  In short – again a great product.

Although being exposed to the weather for 10 years my top is much older, being purchased from the USA during the 1980s. This is the same material as on Geoff’s Drophead and both have faded badly over the years, so quality is suspect. It is thin when compared to say Grahame’s relatively new top and has worn badly around the back window and has worn so thin in a fold that I have needed to patch it from the inside. I have cleaned it with wool cleaners and soap flakes over the years but neither seemed to move the ingrained dirt – especially over the hood bows and around the rear quarters where the remains of either a mildew attack or maybe even exhaust particles has left tiny spots.

I had a chance to use the Soft Top Canvas Cleaner one evening during the week leading up to the concourse, but ran out of time to use the Canvas Ultra Proofer.

The product and process was very gentle on the hood; dry brush and vacuum first, applied the product with a 2" paint brush, left for half an hour then scrubbed using warm water and a sponge giving a bit more effort over the hood bows and finished by rinsing off with water.

The result was very impressive. The discolouration from ingrained dirt over the hood bows and some marks that I had not been able to remove in the past had all gone. The tiny spots around the rear quarters survived but were far less obvious. I have enough product left for perhaps another three or four cleans.  In short – great product.

Samantha

Adelaide, South Australia

Hey Renovo

When I ordered your vinyl cleaner and ultra proofer for my ‘B’ I really didn’t know what to expect.  I have only ever cleaned my top with car wash but it looked the same before and after.  What a shock when I hosed off your vinyl cleaner!  The colour of the water coming off was disgusting – brownish gunk.  After 2 coats of ultraproofer I look like I have a new top.  Fantastic.  No more carwash stuff on my top.

Jerry

USA

I have a Porsche Boxster and your (Renovo International) initial answer to my inquiry about dyeing the top from white to dark blue prompted me to dye it.  I did receive the proofer today, thank you.  

I dyed it 5 times but 4 probably would have been okay; I wanted to be sure. 

Anyway, it looks great - thank you.

 Please don't panic when you see these photos.  There is no need to cover your car in plastic and masking tape when applying Reviver or Ultra Proofer - just wipe off any drips with a damp cloth!

Bruce 

Gold Coast, Queensland

My Alfa's roof was by no means a disaster but it had faded to an unattractive shade of grey. As you can see from the before and after photos, the Renovo treatment of Canvas Cleaner, Reviver and Ultra Proofer has almost returned it to a as new appearance.  The photos say it all!

Stephen 

Currumbin, Queensland

I used RENOVO Canvas Cleaner, Reviver and Ultra Proofer on my faded 10 year old Saab soft top in January 2009. The photo was taken in July 2010 - 18 months years after application and still looking good, despite the harsh Queensland environment of intense sunlight and teeming rains.

I found RENOVO did exactly as promised.  All three processes were easy to do, and the roof looked like new when done and I have enough product left for at least another two treatments in the years ahead!

Before and After - MG RV8

Private owner - Switzerland.  Photos say it all!

Roger

Toowoomba, Queensland

I always thought my weekend hobby car – a 10-year-old Mazda MX-5 NB series – looked quite respectable, even though its black vinyl soft-top was showing signs of greying.

Water restrictions where I live in south-east Queensland prevent regular washing – and besides, the top is usually stowed under the tonneau cover. My attitude to open-top motoring can be summarised: If it looks like rain, leave the car in the garage.

When I was introduced to Renovo I was hesitant, thinking mild detergent and warm water always worked in the past. How wrong I was.  

I found the vinyl soft top cleaner true to its claim of “the ultimate” and was amazed at the deep brown colour of the rinsing water. Two applications of the cleaner alone made my soft top appear almost like new. 

After I applied the Renovo Ultra Proofer with UV inhibitor the top didn’t look much different from how it was the day I brought the MX-5 home. I have every confidence Renovo will not only protect my investment but help with resisting stains and avoiding fading.  

I have no hesitation in recommending Renovo to anyone who enjoys wind-in-the-hair motoring.

"OOJAY"

Sydney, New South Wales

Detail Paradise Forums (www.detailparadise.com.au)

Q:  Hey all. I some how managed to get (product) on my clear plastic on my speedo. Is there any way to remove the white stains? Or at minimum reduce the appearance 

Thanks

Der_gockel

A:  Renovo Polish might be the go. I used it once on a milky speedo on my old Hilux (damaged by previous owner). It worked for me. 

OOOJAY

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