Looking at the faded hood of an AAK I was wondering how to tidy it up. It seems to be in good condition, but is very faded (I guess it was once black). I've given it a scrub with water and a nail brush and that's improved it, but can anyone suggest how to bring it back to being closer to black.

I've searched the forum without success.

A good friend of mine used bog standard black boot polish and it looks like new. He did hood and side screens. Did it about 18 months ago and it still looks good,
Vince Leek

Which is exactly what Austin themselves recommended when the cars were new

Location: NZ

I used a product called "Renovo" hood reviver and proffer.
The results were spectacular and it still looks like new after nearly ten years!
Google Renovo or look on Amazon.
J

Location: As far east in Kent as you can get

Shoe polish works a treat. And from time to time Lidl sell Bauerfix waterproofing spray for a couple of quid a can. It works really well on canvas hoods.

Location: North Herts

I was wondering about shoe polish. I once used it on a vinyl roof (remember them?) and, erm, tyre side-walls prior to selling.................

I did find this on http://www.austin7.org/
The only ingredient I recognise is water and I suspect I could be visited by the security services if I tried to obtain the rest.

Can't recommend Renovo products highly enough. Rather more expensive than a tin of Kiwi but not only recolour but weather proof superbly.

Ive used Cuprinol 'Ducksback' for weatherproofing and colouring faded canvas tarpaulains before. I notice they do black.

Im guessing that at £10 for 5l that its more than worth a punt!. Worked well on the tarp for my steamer and trailer.

Location: not north wales any more