Never had a car with a soft top before so not sure about treatment. I have put numerous coats of Canvas Dye on and it looks 0-k now but should I spray it with water proofer or paint some on ??. Must be some of you who know, thanks.
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[QUOTE=Jonathanjeades;33912]I personally use the renovo range which includes cleaners, dyes and waterproofing solutions. Follow the instructions and results can be superb.[/Q
Thanks for that I'll check it out, just want to make sure it's waterproof at the mo though as I have already dyed it. Cheers for the advice.
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Originally posted by Alan.c View PostI use tent waterproofer from Halford - lot cheaper than car specific sray and has worked perfectly
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I used expensive stuff way back but it didn't last very long. Then I saw an article in a 1937 Practical Motorist (I was catching up on some reading) and there was an article on this topic. They recommended a mixture of linseed oil and black shoe polish. I made some up and it works fine. It keeps it watertight and re-colours the material.Franklin, Leicester
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Originally posted by Franklin, Leicester View PostI used expensive stuff way back but it didn't last very long. Then I saw an article in a 1937 Practical Motorist (I was catching up on some reading) and there was an article on this topic. They recommended a mixture of linseed oil and black shoe polish. I made some up and it works fine. It keeps it watertight and re-colours the material.
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I did it about 10 years ago so can't remember exactly what the amounts were. I think I put about a teaspoonful of black shoe polish in a baked bean tin and warmed it gently on the kitchen cooker. I then filled the tin about half full with linseed oil and stirred till well mixed. I tested some on a piece of white cloth then added a bit more black polish for luck. When it had cooled I painted it on the hood and tonneau cover. It took about a day to dry. It made the hood look new again and sealed some leaks over my head in the stitching. I used the rest about 4 years ago so now you've reminded me I ought to do it again. Beware! I got a bollocking for stinking the kitchen out and the garage smelt of cricket bats for a while but I didn't mind that. Give it a go and let us know how you got on.Franklin, Leicester
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Originally posted by trevorford View PostI've used Renovo before but I fancy a go with the oil and bootpolish just for the DIY feel of it. Need to wait til the summer arrives
Franklin.Franklin, Leicester
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Ok reviving this topic and my Berly hood, just prepd the linseed oil / black polish mixture, 10% polish to oil seems to give a good colour/cover!
As an aside, boiled linseed oil is not infact boiled but it has terebine added- a drying agent. I just used raw oil.
Have just given the treatment, so far looking good, I used a cheap 2.5" brush to apply the oil mix, used just short of 1/2 litre of the mix, hopefully get some pics later today and post 'em!Last edited by Tony Stott; 29-08-16, 10:13 AM.
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