Renovo for hood, how much will I need?

[5MUG]

The hood on my Chim needs a bit of tlc. Does anyone know what size bottle of the Renovo I will need to make sure I cover the whole hood? Thanks S

[Nuggs]

5MUG said:

The hood on my Chim needs a bit of tlc. Does anyone know what size bottle of the Renovo I will need to make sure I cover the whole hood? Thanks S

Are you talking about the renovo dye or proofer?

If the dye - about one third to one half a bottle should do you.

If you're talking proofer, buy Thompson's Waterseal - much cheaper, more effective and longer lasting

[5MUG]

Is the dye what they call the Restorer?

[Nuggs]

5MUG said:

Is the dye what they call the Restorer?

It's the one that's colour-coded...


If that's what you're talking about, remember you'll have to waterproof it when the dye's dry.

Edited by Nuggs on Friday 2nd February 10:28

[blujay10]

I bought both the restorer and the ultra proofer from ebay and had enough for 2 coats of restorer and 3 coats of Ultra proofer. looks pretty good and doesnt leak any more......i'll get me coat as I dont want to start another Renovo v Thompsons thread!

[meatball]

Can a brown roof be changed to a black roof with renovo?
Or would i need Paul Daniels?

[bunglist]

Nuggs said:

5MUG said:

The hood on my Chim needs a bit of tlc. Does anyone know what size bottle of the Renovo I will need to make sure I cover the whole hood? Thanks S

Are you talking about the renovo dye or proofer?

If the dye - about one third to one half a bottle should do you.

If you're talking proofer, buy Thompson's Waterseal - much cheaper, more effective and longer lasting

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Use Fabsil to do the job, which you can get from all most camping equipment shops, this stuff is designed for fabric.

Get a stiff clothes brush and give the roof a good going over, and then paint this stuff on and it normally brings the roof up very well. Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

[zippee]

bunglist said:

Nuggs said:

5MUG said:

The hood on my Chim needs a bit of tlc. Does anyone know what size bottle of the Renovo I will need to make sure I cover the whole hood? Thanks S

Are you talking about the renovo dye or proofer?

If the dye - about one third to one half a bottle should do you.

If you're talking proofer, buy Thompson's Waterseal - much cheaper, more effective and longer lasting

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Use Fabsil to do the job, which you can get from all most camping equipment shops, this stuff is designed for fabric.

Get a stiff clothes brush and give the roof a good going over, and then paint this stuff on and it normally brings the roof up very well. Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

That’s the Thompsons Gold you're talking about. The standard water seal (Red Tin) is designed for brickwork & fabric and is perfectly OK to use on the roof of the Chim.

[Nuggs]

bunglist said:

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

Utter shite.

[bga]

whatever proofing you use, avoid the much that is the Nikwax TX waterproofing spray and the similar Peter Storm product. Both complete rubbish & not a patch on Fabsil IMO.

[richb]

I've used Granger's Fabsil successfully for years.

[IVANHOE]

Nuggs said:

5MUG said:

The hood on my Chim needs a bit of tlc. Does anyone know what size bottle of the Renovo I will need to make sure I cover the whole hood? Thanks S

Are you talking about the renovo dye or proofer?

If the dye - about one third to one half a bottle should do you.

If you're talking proofer, buy Thompson's Waterseal - much cheaper, more effective and longer lasting

Absolutely spot on.

[bunglist]

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

Utter shite.

There no need to gett Shitty I am just going on what I have been told in the past and what it said on the can, does not matter to me if you FK your roof, in fact I hope you do

Muppet!!!!!!!!

[Nuggs]

bunglist said:

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

Utter shite.

There no need to gett Shitty I am just going on what I have been told in the past and what it said on the can, does not matter to me if you FK your roof, in fact I hope you do

Muppet!!!!!!!!

Do you want a hand picking your toys up off the floor?

What you said in your post was completely incorrect - sorry I wasn't more lovely in my reply, I'll try so much harder next time.

Now it's Friday, rapidly approching beer o'clock, so let's just chill

Edited by Nuggs on Friday 2nd February 17:05

[im]

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

Utter shite.

There no need to gett Shitty I am just going on what I have been told in the past and what it said on the can, does not matter to me if you FK your roof, in fact I hope you do

Muppet!!!!!!!!

Do you want a hand picking your toys up off the floor?

What you said in your post was completely incorrect - sorry I wasn't more lovely in my reply, I'll try so much harder next time.

Now it's Friday, rapidly approching beer o'clock, so let's just chill

Edited by Nuggs on Friday 2nd February 17:05

I'm eating a lot of popcorn today...there's just soooo many fights breaking out on PH...on a Friday as well!

[richb]

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

Utter shite.

There no need to gett Shitty I am just going on what I have been told in the past and what it said on the can, does not matter to me if you FK your roof, in fact I hope you do Muppet!!!!!!!!

Do you want a hand picking your toys up off the floor?

What you said in your post was completely incorrect - sorry I wasn't more lovely in my reply, I'll try so much harder next time.

Now it's Friday, rapidly approching beer o'clock, so let's just chill

Ah but was it his post that was utter shite or the information on the back of the Thompsons Waterseal?!?!

[Wildfire]

bunglist said:

Nuggs said:

bunglist said:

Thompson's Waterseal is designed for brickwork and as far as I know states on the can do not use on fabric ie car roofs like the chimaera's.

Dont use Thompsons Waterseal.

Utter shite.

There no need to gett Shitty I am just going on what I have been told in the past and what it said on the can, does not matter to me if you FK your roof, in fact I hope you do

Muppet!!!!!!!!

To cap this arguement, I have been using Thompson's waterseal on my TVRs for almost 5 years now. I used it on my S3 which was kept outside, in Newcastle and braved, torrential rain and snow. Worked perfectly. You may have been told about the Thompson's Waterseal plus. Which is most certainly not suitable for use on the roof and will totally wreck it. The standard stuff is for use on brick, mortar and canvas.

[Wildfire]

Oh in response to the original question, this may help:

www.pistonheads.com/reviews/reviews.asp?c=73&id=332&r=914