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Just treated my roof to a bit of lurve - gave it a couple of coats of blue Renovo roof restorer. Brilliant stuff - roof now looks like the day it rolled out of Blackpool.
Definitely a big recommendation from me (no I'm not on commission or related to any Renovo employee). It is a watery liquid that you paint on and leave to dry - easy peasy. Also, found it is perfect for perking up faded carpet - mine had morphed from blue to a nasty mustard in several places. Quick light dry brush with the stuff has improved things massively.
Like they say "it does exactly what it says on the tin" - wonder what it tastes like
Ordered it online at www.renovointernational.com - came within two days.
Definitely a big recommendation from me (no I'm not on commission or related to any Renovo employee). It is a watery liquid that you paint on and leave to dry - easy peasy. Also, found it is perfect for perking up faded carpet - mine had morphed from blue to a nasty mustard in several places. Quick light dry brush with the stuff has improved things massively.
Like they say "it does exactly what it says on the tin" - wonder what it tastes like
Ordered it online at www.renovointernational.com - came within two days.
I can second Popester on this, I've used the Renovo products and they are superb for making the roof look like like new.
They feature a couple of kits on their website which is the most efficient way to buy the products. I think it's the amounts that vary in each kit, phone them they are very helpful.
I used the 'dry cleaner' product which gets all the sh*t out of the mohair, the colour coded (blue / black / brown) renovator which recolours the mohair, and finally the waterproofer and anti fungicide (Fabsil is also good)
They also do a product that cleans and removes scratches from the plastic rear windcsreen.
They feature a couple of kits on their website which is the most efficient way to buy the products. I think it's the amounts that vary in each kit, phone them they are very helpful.
I used the 'dry cleaner' product which gets all the sh*t out of the mohair, the colour coded (blue / black / brown) renovator which recolours the mohair, and finally the waterproofer and anti fungicide (Fabsil is also good)
They also do a product that cleans and removes scratches from the plastic rear windcsreen.
Thompsons or Fabsil water proof it and are for maintenance.
Renovo is for when the previous owner didn't maintain it, it lost its colour through fading or because you want to change the colour. The 520 roof has renovod blck from light faded brown for the chnage to purple bodywork. Took a lot of coats and several waterproofings to get it right though. The £30 was a lot cheaper than a new hood.
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
Renovo is for when the previous owner didn't maintain it, it lost its colour through fading or because you want to change the colour. The 520 roof has renovod blck from light faded brown for the chnage to purple bodywork. Took a lot of coats and several waterproofings to get it right though. The £30 was a lot cheaper than a new hood.
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
The best place for Fabsil aerosil is the bin, to be honest. I brush on Thompsons and it is dead easy and only takes about 10-15 minutes. Mop up any spills with a cloth soaked in some meths or brake cleaner. Remove the roof and do seperately otherwise it is possible to get the stuff on the seals and they become quite sticky. Cleaning with the cloth will remove it though.
For a can to pour the stuff into, I rip the top off a drinks can or cut the top of a plastic water bottle. Use my bare teeth usually or a stanley knife if I'm in company...
Steve
For a can to pour the stuff into, I rip the top off a drinks can or cut the top of a plastic water bottle. Use my bare teeth usually or a stanley knife if I'm in company...
Steve
Steve,
I have only ever used Fabsil, the brush-on stuff and I know you are a fan of Thompson's, because it's cheaper and available in B&Q (sure that isn't the only reason
) With fabsil I just wipe off any spills with a cloth and it never marks, don't need white spirit or anything. Perhaps Fabsil and Thompson's have a slightly different make-up? Rich...
>> Edited by richb on Thursday 25th July 14:39
I have only ever used Fabsil, the brush-on stuff and I know you are a fan of Thompson's, because it's cheaper and available in B&Q (sure that isn't the only reason
) With fabsil I just wipe off any spills with a cloth and it never marks, don't need white spirit or anything. Perhaps Fabsil and Thompson's have a slightly different make-up? Rich... >> Edited by richb on Thursday 25th July 14:39
You can do the same with Thompsons but being lazy I don't always do it at the time.
I have used fabsil (several aerosols and a couple of brush on pots) and it seemed to last about 3 days and needed doing very frequently. Many of the upholsterery people I have talked to say it is not very hardwearing and considering the wind that the roof experiences etc it doesn't really seem to stack up as the stuff to use. Thompsons is designed for external use in the elements and does seem to be tough. The fact it is really cheap is just a bonus.
Plus the fact you look really macho coming out of the shop with 10 litres of Thompson Water Seal for Bricks compared to a 500 ml aerosol for waterproofing your plimsolls... That really swings it in my book.
Steve
I have used fabsil (several aerosols and a couple of brush on pots) and it seemed to last about 3 days and needed doing very frequently. Many of the upholsterery people I have talked to say it is not very hardwearing and considering the wind that the roof experiences etc it doesn't really seem to stack up as the stuff to use. Thompsons is designed for external use in the elements and does seem to be tough. The fact it is really cheap is just a bonus.
Plus the fact you look really macho coming out of the shop with 10 litres of Thompson Water Seal for Bricks compared to a 500 ml aerosol for waterproofing your plimsolls... That really swings it in my book.
Steve
- i have a green car (i know what you're thinking - yuck! - but it does look rather fetching) 
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Hmm, spray on fabsil seems to work just fine for me, although I am heavy handed with it, and re-apply every time I wash the car.
I agree with Steve. As I've said here on a few occasions: I've tried both Fabsil and Thompson's Waterseal, and the latter does it for me. It lasts much longer, and is cheaper. Why wouldn't you?
"I agree with Steve. As I've said here on a few occasions: I've tried both Fabsil and Thompson's Waterseal, and the latter does it for me. It lasts much longer, and is cheaper. Why wouldn't you?"
er, because Steve specifically mentions it (Fabsil) on page 166 of the Bible? As a relatively new owner, I went straight out and bought some. Now I'm being told it's cr@p. I trust the new Bible will have an amendment in it, and I will get a discount on the new edition? ;-)
er, because Steve specifically mentions it (Fabsil) on page 166 of the Bible? As a relatively new owner, I went straight out and bought some. Now I'm being told it's cr@p. I trust the new Bible will have an amendment in it, and I will get a discount on the new edition? ;-)
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