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| Litch Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 765  
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At a loss as to why Fabsil hasn't worked, I have been using it for years (decades even) and it is without doubt a product that really works. Is the fabric split at any point?
My previous tilt had been punctured by the claws of my neighbours cat (it finds the roof a very comfy location for a doze) but an application of Fabsil caused the water to bead so that it couldn't penetrate the holes, was still working well when I sold it on 12-months later. ONE LIFE, GET IT! |
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16th Oct 2019 6:22pm |
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| mobilesawmiller Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Co,Tyrone Posts: 100 
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My canvas soft top has seen better days. I sprayed the inside with contact adhesive and used Thompson's Water Seal on the outside. Any holes ( our cat is partial to using the soft top as a hammock ) I put Gorilla Tape over these.
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16th Oct 2019 8:24pm |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 723 
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I've always had good results with Fabsil on canvas roofs but Nikwax may be a good alternative?
How are you applying the Fabsil? I normally brush it on fairly heavy, using enough that the whole canvas looks sodden wet and paying extra attention/working it on to any stitching. 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop 1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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17th Oct 2019 8:15am |
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| Bps Member Since: 14 Feb 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 839
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I’ve rolled and brushed it on. Putting plenty on and double coated the seams every time I’ve done it. Thinking of trying nikwax or home brew beeswax next
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17th Oct 2019 8:24am |
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| Pilgrimmick Member Since: 16 Nov 2015 Location: Highlands Posts: 582
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Thomson’s water seal worked for me! 80" 1948
Lightweight V8 Bowler Tomcat 130 Station wagon 90 300tdi (Santana PS10 pick up) Range Rover L322 (Ful fat) |
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17th Oct 2019 8:52am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8221  
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I have a stayfast tilt and not needed to proof in last 4 years but have had great results from other fabsil on canvas rugs and lately nickwax on ripstop lighter weight materials, foxwing etc. Which they sell as a UV protector but waterproofs too. Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Oct 2019 9:14am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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I use Ultramar. Works perfectly.
Anyways, have you tensioned up the canvas while it was still wet? In that case it wouldn’t surprise me if it keeps leaking. http://www.contender.co.uk/Portals/0/Templ...0Price.pdf |
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17th Oct 2019 9:40am |
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| Mike_E Member Since: 13 Apr 2017 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 161 
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Repel by Diver Dave .... works great from all the reviews and people I've spoken with.
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17th Oct 2019 10:55am |
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| Bps Member Since: 14 Feb 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 839
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Was put on in the dry and tightened and I’ve kept it taught since when it’s been a dry day and the roof has been dry for a couple of days. Needless to say it’s been damp or soaking wet for the last month
I’ll have a look into the other suggestions cheers |
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17th Oct 2019 3:29pm |
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| Grouse Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: on the hill Posts: 531 |
I saturate mine with Fabsil once every 2 to 3 years - as preventative maintenance - and I can honestly say it has never leaked.
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17th Oct 2019 3:59pm |
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