yorkshire_spam Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hi all. The vinyl hood on the Spitfire has a few holes and is starting to split on the windows... so I'm considering a replacement. Can anyone recommend a specific supplier/maker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hi Sam. I have bought 2 hoods (mk3 and mkIV) from Don Hoods. I got the "original" type vinyal as opposed to the economy type. Been very happy with both, quality is good. Bit of a lead time, though that may be better this time of year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Clive said: Hi Sam. I have bought 2 hoods (mk3 and mkIV) from Don Hoods. I got the "original" type vinyal as opposed to the economy type. Been very happy with both, quality is good. Bit of a lead time, though that may be better this time of year. Thanks Clive. Not fussy on the lead time etc. just don't want to spend good money on something that's not up to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hi Sam, I would confirm Clive's comments on quality and lead time for products from Don Hoods - they do get busier spring onwards. I looked at a number of manufacturers and opted for them on quality and price. The basic fit is excellent and ours is completely waterproof and has endured torrential rain. Christine and I fitted it over a hot sunny weekend - if you take your time and work methodically you will get a nice result. I fitted a mohair one to replace the vinyl original on our Spitfire 1500 and still looks good and leakproof after 3 years. I would imagine the vinyl hoods use exactly the same pattern and as Clive says the vinyl hood quality is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Thanks @Kevin R that's really helpful as I was considering "upgrading" to mohair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Was surprised how immaculate the mohair hood has kept with very little extra care needed. When dry I give it a stiff brush if req between washes. I wash it when I wash the car using a Halfords bug sponge with car shampoo as per bodywork. Rinse it well with clean water and you can actually dry it with a synthetic chamois. Apart from that I reproof it occasionally with Nikwax Spray that is used to reproof outdoor clothing. Overall, no more labour intensive than cleaning the bodywork. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Good to know, thanks @Kevin R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Sam hope you are reading this in Los Angeles....if you are...that's sad!!! I got my last two from Fitchetts.,perfect fit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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