Canvas Rejuvenation

[Bigplumbs]

I have just removed the Canvas from My Sealine S24 and it needs a clean. I will scrub it with Soap and water and some green Killer Me things. The Canvas seems a little dry. Is there something people perhaps spray on to treat it to sort of rejuvenate it

 

[ashtead]

Do you have in mind Renovo or Autoglm type product for softtop cars maybe? How old is the canvas though as if it’s brittle it might just split open.

 

[Boaty_Pete]

If I wanted to soften a fabric, clothing or otherwise I'd use fabric softener. Maybe tricky to use outside of a washing machine.
The bigger concern after cleaning is rewaterproofing.
I'd recommend Fabsil Gold and I'd recommend application with a short napp roller. Usually the small 6" one works well for distribution and control.
It obviously is a great waterproof product (no connection ) but critically helps preserve the stitching.

 

[Purple Velvet]

If I wanted to soften a fabric, clothing or otherwise I'd use fabric softener

Which doesn't soften it, it just "oils" it and so some fabrics will feel softer. I would imagine that all it would do for canvas is to make it reject any waterproofing application.

 

[Boaty_Pete]

I've been using fabsil Gold on numerous fabrics for about a decade, maybe more. and not my experience. It's why I specifically suggested roller application not brush or spray for effectiveness.
What do you suggest having made the point my suggestion is wrong?

 

[Momac]

I have just removed the Canvas from My Sealine S24 and it needs a clean. I will scrub it with Soap and water and some green Killer Me things. The Canvas seems a little dry. Is there something people perhaps spray on to treat it to sort of rejuvenate it

Avoid the ''green killer'' on the windows .
My windows went opaque and eventually became brittle . It seems like whatever UV resistance was removed.

 

[Scubadoo]

Granger fabsil tent + gear cleaner apply with a stiff brush and then fabsil gold, works really well and has extended the life of my canvas. Just make sure to avoid the windows with the fabsil gold product, it will ruin them.

 

[Little Ricky]

Being quite new to boating, I was surprised to see all these expensive motor cruisers that looked beautiful, then the canvases went up and completely spoilt the look. Isn't it about time that boats started to be designed without the need for flapping bits of fabric that turns green on a 500 grand boat. And before a smart arse says expensive cabriolet cars have soft tops, I say, 2 wrongs don't make a right.

 

[Boaty_Pete]

It's a fair point. It's very subjective though.
I've grown up with boats that have some kind of fabric canopy and or enclosure and am so used to it, it seems completely normal. Some designs are better than others, but on ours it's kind of essential to give the freedom of choice of different ways to use the boat. If it was all done in solid GRP and glass it would look weird.

 

[Boathook]

I scrub my canvases in the bath with a small amount of liquid non bio detergent. A few rinses and hang up to dry.
Once dry I paint on fabsil gold, leave to throughly dry and pack away.
I've never had a problem with the fabsil affecting the clear plastic windows on my cockpit tent. There must be plastic and other plastics for windows in canvas covers.

 

[Little Ricky]

It's a fair point. It's very subjective though.
I've grown up with boats that have some kind of fabric canopy and or enclosure and am so used to it, it seems completely normal. Some designs are better than others, but on ours it's kind of essential to give the freedom of choice of different ways to use the boat. If it was all done in solid GRP and glass it would look weird.

Its the designers job to make it NOT weird, otherwise what bloody use are they.

 

[Purple Velvet]

Its the designers job to make it NOT weird, otherwise what bloody use are they.

Ahem... JLR? ;-)

 

[oldgit]

Remove and lay on flat surface, give good clean (inside and out) important that every last bit is scrubbed.
No Jetwashing. Although very satisfying and seems quick ??? will take for ever to get every single square inch clean and prob leave noticable missed bits. If stitching is bit delicate will destroy.
Then its Fabsil, prob need 2.L tin. Spray cans super expensive to cover same area.
Will return the depth of colour and make the canvas much more supple and far easier to fold and roll up.
Other waterproofers available for the poverty stricken, buy from a camping/caravaning outlet rather than a chandlery.
Time to renew replace and faulty fasteners , that knackered saggy elastic cord as well.

 

[bowler]

Fabsil gold only. Don't waste time with the regular stuff.

 

[Seastoke]

It shocks me that some people on fly bridge boats , leave canvas on all year.

 

[dj43]

It shocks me that some people on fly bridge boats , leave canvas on all year.

Maybe that’s because they use there boats all year, well we do

 

[bowler]

It shocks me that some people on fly bridge boats , leave canvas on all year.

Canvas keeps the rain out!

 

[Seastoke]

Maybe that’s because they use there boats all year, well we do

Yes I do but , covers are off ent of March , also full fly ridge full cover. How do you manage get up to the bow and do ropes at the stern . It’s not for me ,I understand on a tent boat.
In the winter great for drying cloths ,and it’s great with our heater having a vent there it gives a warm barrier from the winter. Where do you dine outside.

 

[Alicatt]

I used the products from Home | Impregnation agent and cleaner for canvas | Ultramar to clean the covers for Casper and now for hunter, did a fantastic job especially on Casper as everyone said the covers were too far gone but they came up like new after cleaning and re-waterproofing.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Cleaned the Canvas with warm water, soap and patio majic like stuff. got a lot of the green out. Bought some Fabsil Gold today.

Got a price for a complete set of new covers for the sealine S24 of £2,350 incl VAT. Which when the time comes I did not think was too bad