Roadster Hood Treatment

[Good Soil (Pete)]

Hi All,

On my TVR every year to keep it water tight I simply used the paint on FABSIL (tent waterproofer).
Anyone use that on the vantage roadster roof or is there an alternative I should be using?

Thanks
Good Soil (Pete)

[sherman]

The kits from this company work really well or it did on my Mums MX5
http://www.renovointernational.com/

[lady topaz]

Good question. As mine lives outdoors I too would love to know if there is an approved treatment.

Di

[randlemarcus]

Fabsil won't be an approved solution, but...

The waterproofing will be on a membrane below the fabric bit.
Fabsil works beautifully.
Most of it is visual, i.e. you've thoroughly cleaned the fabric before proofing it, and the fabsil merely enhances the depth of the black, and encourages beading.

[lady topaz]

randlemarcus said:

Fabsil won't be an approved solution, but...

The waterproofing will be on a membrane below the fabric bit.
Fabsil works beautifully.
Most of it is visual, i.e. you've thoroughly cleaned the fabric before proofing it, and the fabsil merely enhances the depth of the black, and encourages beading.

Fabsil it is then

Thank you ( and Sherman, enjoy BT&P, sadly cant make this year)

Di

Edited by lady topaz on Tuesday 5th October 18:54

[Good Soil (Pete)]

Thought that might be the case.........

Lady T: You won't need to do yours as you'll be chopping it in soon!!! The next V12 is just around the corner!

[Adam2S]

Isn't Fabsil a "feminine care" product? I noticed you recently posted on "scratched the itch", so there is a bit of a theme going in your postings I think!

Edited by Adam2S on Tuesday 5th October 21:59

[mikey k]

I've had convertibles for the last 12 years.
Always used 303 protectant on mine (used on boats for UV protection)
Renovo is well thought of as is Raggtop.
Just be sure it is a fabric version and not a vinyl version.
I've found the best way to apply them is with a microfibre cloth soaked in the product. Rub it in gently leave a few seconds to soak in and wipe off excess.
DO NOT us the spray they come with it goes every where but on the hood!