Griff hood leaks

[broscombe]

My griff hood leaks ,could anybody recommend a good water proofing agent to put on .

[Prince_Charming]

I don't even own a soft-top (yet!), but I believe the answer is Thompson's Water Seal from B&Q.

Check this out: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=22048&f=23&h=0&hw=thompson

Prince

[rev-erend]

I always use FABSEAL from a camping store.

Paint it on with a 3 inch brush.

I usually then spray any rubbers with silicone
spray (Halfords) once the FABSEAL is dry.

I did mine on Saturday and it cured my problems.

[cutmonster]

Or Renovo, who do a good range of hood products...
www.renovointernational.com

[jodypress]

sorry to say it but wasn't really impressed with rennovo stuff, after reading all recommendations etc. so got it fabsilled and its fine.

[EdT]

FABSILs the one - about £4 for big spraycan of the stuff.

Regards
Ed



>> Edited by EdT on Monday 9th December 17:15

[davidd]

EdT said: FABSILs the one - about £4 for big spraycan of the stuff.

Regards
Ed



>> Edited by EdT on Monday 9th December 17:15

Get Fabsil in a can, not the spray. It is much easier to put on. And remember the wetedge

D.

[shpub]

EdT said: FABSILs the one - about £4 for big spraycan of the stuff.

The last time I bought some Thomsons I got 2 x 5 litre cans for £14....

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[Blue Streak]

Also may be worth taking the hood off cleaning the bodywork and then putting some silicon seal on the edge where the hood bolts on. This prevents water surging over the lip and then down the back. In my car it ran down just to the right of the seatbelts, now cured, but not before I needed a retrim...ow! (Previous owner let it leak) At the same time make sure your velcro is in the correct position and the rubber flaps are in place and that the silicon seal in the door lock gaps is in good condition.

[simpo one]

Bluestreak: Do you mean rubber seal or squoodgy silicone sealant from a tube?

[broscombe]

Thanks guys, going to get some Fabseal now as this seems to be the one, cheers- Broscombe

[griffman]

used fabsil spray can on all my past and present tivs,worth wearing a face mask though.