Thompsons Waterseal

[TVRich]

Some of you guys swear by this for the roof.

Before I go out and buy some does anyone know of any side affects and is this flexible enough to be used on the rear part?

Thanks in advance

Rich

[griffter]

can darken coloured roofs slightly, is very runny so apply with care. the solvent can dissolve (or at least soften) glue holding material to roof/frame. once applied and dried you won't know it's there.

[TVRich]

griffter said:

can darken coloured roofs slightly, is very runny so apply with care. the solvent can dissolve (or at least soften) glue holding material to roof/frame. once applied and dried you won't know it's there.

Thanks for that.
Would Renovo be a better option?
Rich

[tobeee]

Thompsons is excellent - waterproofs and darkens a sun-faded roof. I used it several times a year. Take off the roof panel and do that separately, so you can really splash it on (with a paintbrush) but try to avoid painting the rubber seals. Do the fixed roof bit carefully, and avoid splashing the stuff onto the paintwork. I used to put sheets on the body to protect it. I also made sure to cover right to the edges to get the stitching waterproofed too.

[biggiles]

I've only heard good things of Waterseal.

However, they actually make about ten different versions of it, so check that the one you use is designed for (brick and) canvas.

Can anyone tell me how easy it is to remove the fabric hood?? I was intending to use lots of newspaper and masking tape...

[kevin63]

I always used Fabseal with no problems at all, I got it from local camping retailers.

[Bunglist]

kevin63 said:

I always used Fabseal with no problems at all, I got it from local camping retailers.

I have always used Fabseal as well, no problems either, and works really well, makes the roof look like new.

[TVRich]

Thanks Guys
I may see if I can get hold of some Fabseal.
Rich

[RichB]

p.s. in case you search for it on the internet it's spelt Fabsil and it's by Granger's, known as Granger's Fabsil

[kevin63]

Can be bought in a spray can too, which is what I used.
Thanks for the spelling correction (crap at spelling anyway), it was 7 years ago when I last bought some.

[V8 Devil]

I've just had some delivered. This was the cheapest I could find.
http://www.jacksonscamping.com/?pc=/product/2295/

[tvrbob]

kevin63 said:

Can be bought in a spray can too, which is what I used.
Thanks for the spelling correction (crap at spelling anyway), it was 7 years ago when I last bought some.

Not wanting to start a debate but spray on is not the same. I tried it once and was disappointed that the silicon just sat on the surface fibres. For good waterproofing you need to drench the fabric in several layers of liquid and let it dry.

As for Thompson v Fabsil I don't think there's any difference. This is a simple case of silicon dissolved in a volatile liquid. Once the volatiles have evaporated you are left with dry(ish) silicon wax.

Here's my method

[TVR Thomo]

I use Fabsil Gold

Bought in in Tisso's out door's place and IMO it's much better that the Thompsons Waterseal one.

[TVRich]

Thanks guys
I couldn't find "Fabseal" DOH!!!
Will have a look fos some Fabsil haha

[DJ JULES]

Hi I have just phoned millets and they do it if that is any help

JULES

[TVRich]

DJ JULES said:

Hi I have just phoned millets and they do it if that is any help

JULES

Thanks.
I've just been on the Towsure website but they only do aerosol so will try Millets.
Rich

[TVRich]

Bought some Fabsil yesterday from a camping shop.
£12 for 1ltr.
Treated the roof last night. Hmmm, probably won't rain now until September but hey ho.
Cheers for your help guys.

[kevin63]

It brought back old memories.

[Chimune]

Has anyone managed to remove Thompsons from their paintwork after application? I thought i was doing pretty well wiping up spills as they appeared, but hadnt factored on the stuff flowing down the drainage channel around the boot - and down past the numberplate.

I presume its just silicon wax. Maybe turps will do it, but will it harm the paintwork too ?

[spend]

I too am a Fabsil user...

Cellulose thinners cleans it off I find.

Dave