Years of wait over :-)
Years of wait over :-)
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Stats2909

Original Poster:

129 posts

260 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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At long last I am now the extremely proud owner of a gorgeous BRG S3, I don't think I've stopped smiling since picking her up (or finding excuses to go out :D)

Just a couple of quick questions for all you experts out there...

1) What is the best adhesive to stick the velcro which holds the roof down back to the body, its starting to come away at bit by the doors

2) I've read in the Bible that Ronseals waterseal is a good product to use on the roof. Mines in pretty good shape colour and clean, it just needs reproofing. Has anyone experience of using it?

Tahnks guys,
Matt

keithyboy

1,940 posts

299 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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I've just done mine with Fabsil (canvas waterproofer for tents etc etc) - worked a treat in some of the recent deluges - no leaks at all. Water beads just off. Thomsons also comes highly recommended. Do a search if you haven't already.

Kentish

15,169 posts

263 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Evostick impact adhesive remains flexible and is very strong.

Mask the paintwork around where you are bonding first and also leave the surface to be glued apart after coating them for about 10 minutes then slap the velcro on and it'll be there forever!

Stats2909

Original Poster:

129 posts

260 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Many thanks guys.

Despite a love of the S over the last 10 or so years this forum and the experts in it have to be given credit for my desicion to take the plunge and go for it

Kentish

15,169 posts

263 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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And congratulations on the new purchase and welcome to the madhouse!

Wildfire

9,947 posts

281 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Evo stick for the Velcro (the contact stuff)

Thompsons waterseal for the roof.

Stats2909

Original Poster:

129 posts

260 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Thanks again guys - just one more quickie, whats the best way to prepare the roof before applying the waterseal?

steve j

3,223 posts

257 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Make sure the roof is dry,clean and as dust free as far as possible. Then it does exactly what it says on the tin.