Renovo vs Thompsons

[BRGS2]

After this weekends deluge I have (somewhat foolishly belatedly...) decided to treat my hood to a good waterproofing

So just to canvas (no pun intended) a bit of opinion...

will thompsons do the trick on its own?
is renovo worth the extra dosh?

[raceboy]

If the roof is looking a little tired and faded then I'd go for the Renovo, but if it's just a waterproofing, not that faded pick me up it's after then just go with the cheap & cheerfull Thompsons

[plewis66]

Just my experience, and many have had it otherwise, but I applied three coats of Thompsons with no perceived increase in water proofing. Finally, I applied one coat of Renovo, and it was fine.

Perhaps all it needed was a fourth coat of something, or perhaps not.

[aaandy]

Or try Fasil. Can pick it up in most good camping shops. Can't say if it is better than Thompsons as I have never used it, but I gave it one coat and the water beading was quite good.

Heard a rumour that this is what the factory use, can anyone substantiate this? Plus I know of a few dealers such as Adrian Blythe who use this on their cars before selling them on.

[tamago]

i have used fabsil and thompsons - both do the job well but i suggest a couple of coats of whichever u opt for. Thompsons is miles cheaper though...ain't cheap running a tvr so every penny counts...

[Leadfoot]

plewis66 said:

Just my experience, and many have had it otherwise, but I applied three coats of Thompsons with no perceived increase in water proofing. Finally, I applied one coat of Renovo, and it was fine. Perhaps all it needed was a fourth coat of something, or perhaps not.

Sure you used the right version of Thompsons?
The original, clear, stuff is ok for canvas. The new, white, "ultra" stuff is not.

[Trefor]

plewis66 said:

Just my experience, and many have had it otherwise, but I applied three coats of Thompsons with no perceived increase in water proofing. Finally, I applied one coat of Renovo, and it was fine. Perhaps all it needed was a fourth coat of something, or perhaps not.

Er, mine was waterproof with one coat of Thompsons ... weird.

[Pies]

Fabsil works well and is designed for the cloth

cheapish too

[plewis66]

Leadfoot said:

Sure you used the right version of Thompsons? The original, clear, stuff is ok for canvas. The new, white, "ultra" stuff is not.

Yup. Clearly marked as suitable for canvas on the tin.

[WildfireS3]

Used #Thompsons and waterproofing went up dramatically. No complints.

[chimburt]

have used fabsil on tents and found it to be absolutely bobbins - no staying power.

maybe it was the flexing or whatever.

put thompson's on mine ( 1 coat ) about a year ago ( car used every day ), and reckon it's probably at the point where it needs doing again.

[Big Al.]

I used Thompson’s last year, 4-5 coats and a dry as a bone.
One problem I did encounter though, was due to the fact that my hood is burgundy red. The hood did get a little discolored in places.

So it's Fabsil this winter, and if that don't foot the bill, it'll be Renovo next time.

[peter m]

I used 4 coats of Thompsons, and the water now beads and runs off the fabric. However the waterseal did seep through to the light coloured lining of the hood when I applied it, so gave the inside a coat as well.
Not easy getting in the back of an S to do this, and the car smelt for a while afterwards. No complaints though.

[simpo two]

BRGS2 said:

will thompsons do the trick on its own? is renovo worth the extra dosh?

AFAIK Renovo is a colour restorer, Thompsons and Fabsil are waterproofers. I use Renovo first to get the colour nice, then Fabsil (big aerosol) to waterproof. It's a good idea to use a piece of A4 card or similar to shield the glass, rear screen etc as you spray.

[Podie]

Renovo do a colour restorer and an "ultra proofer".

Used Thompsons last time... got some renovo for next time. Thompsons does a great job and is cheap, but stinks.

[N17 TVR]

simpo two said:

BRGS2 said: will thompsons do the trick on its own? is renovo worth the extra dosh? AFAIK Renovo is a colour restorer, Thompsons and Fabsil are waterproofers. I use Renovo first to get the colour nice, then Fabsil (big aerosol) to waterproof. It's a good idea to use a piece of A4 card or similar to shield the glass, rear screen etc as you spray.

Just to confirm, Renovo also do a waterproofer (a litre bottle methinks). I've used that and Fabsil at different times, both so what they claim to.

[sagalout]

Thompsons has been fine for me, but it won't repair the stitchin.......

[raceboy]

And remember the roof is only going to leak from the rear section, the top bits plastic,

[Marlon]

Renovo is the stuff to use. Mine was outside for the past three days in pouring rain and didn't leak a drop. Plus, it brought back the colour almost as new.

It may be 50 quid, but you get plenty in the kit - probably enough for four or five good applications - so not expensive if you have a mate or two who wants to use it as well.

[simpo two]

N17 TVR said:

Just to confirm, Renovo also do a waterproofer (a litre bottle methinks). I've used that and Fabsil at different times, both so what they claim to.

Righto, didn't know that. I see there's also a Fabsil Gold, but haven't seen or tried it. Last weekend I tried one called Garage Roof, which was very good