Easy Thompsons Question...How many coats?

[Tiggsy]

Depends how cold it is!!!! ha ha ha, thought i'd get in first!


I have re coloured the hood (wonderfull job- looks like new) and now put on 5 coats of Thompsons.

The stuff still soaks straight into the canvas (wonderfully satasying job to do, almost theroputic) so does it need more?

i have half the tin left so if it has enough i'll save it rather then keep putting it on but whats enough?

i poured some water on it and 80% ran of BUT 20% soaked into (not through) the roof? should it do this, i was expecting beading? am i gonna see that with more coats?

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[trefor]

Er, one coat worked on my hood. I used a brush and brushed it on reasonably thickly - like painting the hood. Doesn't leak and water doesn't seep into the fabric. Not sure what's going on with yours ... bizarre.

[Big Al.]

Initially about 5. Now a couple of time a year (hopefully)

[rude girl]

I put 8 on my last car, but I don't think it had ever been done before.

Since each coat only takes about 10 mins, it's no big deal to nip out in the evening and put another one on.

[Tiggsy]

"it's no big deal to nip out in the evening and put another one on."

no..but equally i dont want to waste time if its done...should all the water bead?

[AllTorque]

If no damp gets into the car, then what's the issue? Only perfectionists look for 100% beading.....

[Tiggsy]

so beading is possible?

[RiverGirrl]

Yes, beading is possible. Don't know what colour your car is, but my car likes the dark red sparkly beads But really, it will bead, but may not always. The most important thing is that the roof doesn't leak :smileywithumbrella:

[jigs]

Fabsil may be thicker, usually one good coat is enough to ensure rain beads and rolls off.

Note. Fabsil is designed for treating fabrics whereas Thompson's is usually used on brickwork and concrete blocks, etc.

>> Edited by jigs on Tuesday 13th May 18:08

[aaandy]

Exactly what type of Thompson's do you guys use on the roof as I need to do mine soon?

Had a look on the Thompson's web site and they seem to make dozens of types. Is it the one for leather and fabric that you all use? Remember reading somewhere that is may be the one for masonary, is that right??

Wouldn't want to cover the roof with the wrong stuff. Could be an expensive mistake!

[RichB]

I use Fabsil which is designed for tents & canvas etc. available from camping and outdoor shops like Blacks or Milletts. One coat a year seems to do the trick. Use the brush on not the aerosol spray as it is easier to avoid over-spray with a brush. Oh and it just wipes of paintwork no problem. Seem to remember my last can cost around £15 quid and did 2 x soft tops (the TVR and the Alfa) for a couple for years Rich...

[shpub]

Thompson's Water Seal.
It is the stuff for masonary but look at the small print and it is suitable for canvas too.

Currently BOGOF in Homebase.

2 x 5 litres for just under £9

>> Edited by shpub on Wednesday 14th May 10:57

[corin denton]

Tiggsy, how did you re-colour your hood?

[Tiggsy]

i used the renovo stuff...worked superbly..looks like new