Hoorah for Thompson's Water Seal
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After recent threads on this forum I discovered that the most likely reason for the persistent leaks was a poorly waterproofed hood. Anyway, living in the Manchester area my Chim gets a regular soaking and the carpets behind the driver and passenger seats were costantly wet and smelly.
Thompsoned my roof, fabrezed the carpets, no leak, no smell, sorted.
Thompsoned my roof, fabrezed the carpets, no leak, no smell, sorted.
I guess that very much depends on how much the car is used and whether it lives outside or in a garage.
I was told to do it twice a year, but some people do it every month.
You buy it from B&Q or similar.
www.diy.com/bq/product/product.jhtml?PRODID=78238&CATID=159192
I was told to do it twice a year, but some people do it every month.
You buy it from B&Q or similar.
www.diy.com/bq/product/product.jhtml?PRODID=78238&CATID=159192
Depends on how bad the roof currently is....
First time I did it, I needed to do 2 coats. The second time, I only needed one coat, and the water runs off quite nicely.
Incidentally, I don't think you have to do the top panel (as it's carbon fibre behind) but it helps to keep the colour match.
First time I did it, I needed to do 2 coats. The second time, I only needed one coat, and the water runs off quite nicely.
Incidentally, I don't think you have to do the top panel (as it's carbon fibre behind) but it helps to keep the colour match.
Where can you can get Fabsil from? Is it a specific hood proofer or some other product that just gets the job done as i've can't remember ever seeing any. After becoming a Chimaera owner (just before Christmas) I wasn't sure if and when the roof was last done so thought i'd give it a try. I have so far used the Autoglym kit (1 cleaner and 1 proofer) which seemed ok. The cleaner works fantastic and has brought the top up really well but I only did one coat of the proofer spray. Has anybody else got any experience of this product?
Chimaera 5.0 TVR 123
Chimaera 5.0 TVR 123
Now where DID I put that silicon spray lubricant... I've used most of them and for water proofing, nothing gets as close as Thompsons. The fact it is so cheap is another benefit. Fabsil is a tent water proofer product but it s effect do not last long and after a few months it looses its effectiveness.
Steve
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Steve
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However, as Steve knows, 
I always use Fabsil. I do one coat, once a year and the roof remains perfectly waterproof for 12 months with water drops baubling on it when it is wet. Use the brush-on stuff not the aerosol, as it is easier to avoid getting it on the bodywork. On which subject I have heard it said that Thompson's can mark the paintwork, as I have not used it so I cannot confirm this but certainly Fabsil just wipes straight off with a tissue or cloth. Rich...
I always use Fabsil. I do one coat, once a year and the roof remains perfectly waterproof for 12 months with water drops baubling on it when it is wet. Use the brush-on stuff not the aerosol, as it is easier to avoid getting it on the bodywork. On which subject I have heard it said that Thompson's can mark the paintwork, as I have not used it so I cannot confirm this but certainly Fabsil just wipes straight off with a tissue or cloth. Rich...
Pressure, pressure - I am begining to wonder if you've all got shares in Thompson's? Ok then so does it discoulour the fabric in any way? p.s. I use Fabsil because my Mum worked for Milletts for years, so I got a f.o.c supply and became a bit of a fan of it for all my household waterproofing requirements But I could be convinced to swap my aligience!
But I could be convinced to swap my aligience! 
) We've had this discussion so many times before!
However, I can say that, having used both, Thompson's is much better: cheaper, covers better, is more effective in that you need one or two coats every six months even for a car that lives outside.
Don't bother with Fabsil: it works OK but you need to use more, it costs more, and you need to do it more often.
However, I can say that, having used both, Thompson's is much better: cheaper, covers better, is more effective in that you need one or two coats every six months even for a car that lives outside.
Don't bother with Fabsil: it works OK but you need to use more, it costs more, and you need to do it more often.
Podie said: How do these products compare with the stuff that renovo do...?
Horses for courses Podie old love......
I've used the Renovo waterproofer and it seems to be great so far, and I've also used Fabsil before which was also very effective.
Does anyone know which one is best to drink at parties, Fabsil, Thompsons or Renovo ?
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