Anybody used Renovo?

[richardbrennan]

My sprayhood, which is off white in colour, is definitely looking its age. It's very dirty and also has its fair share of the dreaded algae. I would like to get one more season out of it if I can and I am considering trying Renovo canvas cleaner on it.

Has anybody used this product and, if so, with what results? Any tips on application would also be appreciated.

 

[Joker]

Use patio magic to get rid of the algae.

I used renovo to waterproof the sprayhood, and it worked well.

 

[stu9000]

2ns this. Worked well for me. Diluted solution scrubbed in and washed out to take out surface grime. 2nd wash left in for rin to clear over time. Seems not to have affected stitches.

 

[KAL]

Pretty good stuff.

 

[richardbrennan]

Was it applied with the hood in situ?

 

[wizard]

Was it applied with the hood in situ?

You can do it in situ, but any drips or runs need to be mopped pretty quick as if it dries it becomes a pain to clean off.

 

[Seashoreman]

I have been using this on all canvas work and am pleased with the results. Sprayhood was faded light blue and material was a bit limp. I used navy blue, which gives a good covering and hood is almost as good as new. However it does stiffen cloth with a starch effect, again I am please with those effect. Strongly suggest doing this off the boat, on plastic sheeting perhaps and wipe any runs stdraigh away. Subsequently did dodgers, sail pack, etc to match. Two coats to hood took less than a litre and lasted, with annual touch-up 4 years so far. Recommended.

 

[Brightside]

I have been using this on all canvas work and am pleased with the results. Sprayhood was faded light blue and material was a bit limp. I used navy blue, which gives a good covering and hood is almost as good as new. However it does stiffen cloth with a starch effect, again I am please with those effect. Strongly suggest doing this off the boat, on plastic sheeting perhaps and wipe any runs stdraigh away. Subsequently did dodgers, sail pack, etc to match. Two coats to hood took less than a litre and lasted, with annual touch-up 4 years so far. Recommended.

Used Renovo for the first time last year. Started with cleaner (which removed some algae) then blue dye, then proofer (x2). Too soon for me to say how long it will last, but was impressed with the initial results and certainly turned an old canvass into one that looks and feels far newer. So far very pleased and can report that it has withstood the wet December! Have previously used another brand, I am already converted to Renovo.

 

[LittleSister]

Used the cleaner last year on our very grubby and tired sprayhood, and was pleased with the results. Was also easy to use.

 

[richardbrennan]

There seems to be two products, the cleaner and the restorer. The restorer appears only to come in dark blue, which would be no good to me, I am assuming it was the restorer that wizard is referring to about the difficulty of removing stains?

 

[wizard]

There seems to be two products, the cleaner and the restorer. The restorer appears only to come in dark blue, which would be no good to me, I am assuming it was the restorer that wizard is referring to about the difficulty of removing stains?

With your colour you need to use the cleaner first and then use the Renovo Ultraproofer - this waterproofs the canvas and provides protection against ultraviolet. I use 1 coat each spring. If you do two coats it has to be virtually wet on wet because as soon as it starts to dry it will cause the second coat to run straight off its that efficient. (This is the one that sets on the fibreglass or the clear panels in your sprayhood/back canopy etc. if you dont wipe it off with a damp cloth)

 

[richardbrennan]

Thanks wizard.