Discussion
The centre, originally black, lift- out section of my roof has faded grey terribly - not sure why - maybe a replacement at some point in the cars history? - but the fixed Surrey, rear section, is still jet black.
Anyway, I've tried a couple of brands of specialist soft-top re-dye but neither have worked.
I must admit I didn't do any special cleaning processes before hand as the roof section is in decent unmarked condition, all be it grey rather than black!
Anyone out there who has actually achieved a good result in re- colouring their faded top,who can recommend a product to to try?
Many thanks,
Phil.
Anyway, I've tried a couple of brands of specialist soft-top re-dye but neither have worked.
I must admit I didn't do any special cleaning processes before hand as the roof section is in decent unmarked condition, all be it grey rather than black!
Anyone out there who has actually achieved a good result in re- colouring their faded top,who can recommend a product to to try?
Many thanks,
Phil.
If none of the traditional dye products work, you could try Fabricoat fabric paint - BUT, it's not the same sort of stuff, and might form a very different finish.
I have used it on the carpet of my car, as it basically provides a permanent colour finish that adheres to a synthetic material.
My carpets are not wool, so dye has been reported (by the manufacturers) to eventually just rub off.
Fabric paint certainly does not rub off - it does however make the carpet stiff - by virtue of being a paint, and whilst you can rub and brush it to soften the feel it remains markedly stiffer than untreated carpet.
On the other hand, I did discover a possibility that was no good to me since my car, roof and now carpets are blue, not black:
Carbusonic carpet dye, which is made for the auto trade.
Again, whilst this isn't specific to roof/canvas, it might be a worthwhile consideration,
Ideally you'd have a method for testing, maybe a small inconspicuous part of the roof, like along the front where it tucks in to the top of the windscreen (though in my case, that area is a little marked by rubber/grease).
And if it does work, you might need to apply to both top and rear sections of the roof.
Anyway, it could be that neither of these are useful suggestions, but thought I'd share anyway.
I have used it on the carpet of my car, as it basically provides a permanent colour finish that adheres to a synthetic material.
My carpets are not wool, so dye has been reported (by the manufacturers) to eventually just rub off.
Fabric paint certainly does not rub off - it does however make the carpet stiff - by virtue of being a paint, and whilst you can rub and brush it to soften the feel it remains markedly stiffer than untreated carpet.
On the other hand, I did discover a possibility that was no good to me since my car, roof and now carpets are blue, not black:
Carbusonic carpet dye, which is made for the auto trade.
Again, whilst this isn't specific to roof/canvas, it might be a worthwhile consideration,
Ideally you'd have a method for testing, maybe a small inconspicuous part of the roof, like along the front where it tucks in to the top of the windscreen (though in my case, that area is a little marked by rubber/grease).
And if it does work, you might need to apply to both top and rear sections of the roof.
Anyway, it could be that neither of these are useful suggestions, but thought I'd share anyway.
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