Fabsil application

[msimms]

Picking up some fabsil to waterproof the covers this weeekend. What's the best application method? Brush or some spray mechanism?

Cheers

Mark

 

[carlton]

I slapped it on with a two inch brush. The canopy soaked it up, though, after pressure washing and then two dry days before starting the job. I ran out with 90% covered and had to go buy some more ! I've used the spray(s) before, but they seem to apply a really fine coat, and I believe the protection should be better/longer-lasting with a damn good dollop of the stuff. Sprays and liquid about same price, but you seem to get more with the liquid, FWIW.......

 

[Talbot]

Liquid and 2" brush (or bigger) - thats what I use on my foulies and on my bike gear!

 

[Appleyard]

Best idea is to get a spray and a brush on pack. Use the spray and when it is empty,refill with the other .That way you will get a good coverage with the spray and save some dosh .

 

[DERF]

If you can, use Fabsil GOLD.. much better than the regular stuff. I used a spray aplicator and seemd to work at well as a brush... its also much quicker and you waste less.

 

[Captain Coochie]

My thoery was if i sprayed a coat on every time i left the boat it would build up and give the best protection . Im not sure if its worked better than a brush but i like to think it has after getting covered in the stuff every time i left the boat /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[RogerRat]

Is it easily available @ swindleries?

 

[Nick_H]

Yes, but get it from Millets with no Boat Added Tax.

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

Apply just like Brut 33, "splash it all over". The canopy will soak up lots of it so get a big can. This will be the thick end of £20 or more, but money well spent.

 

[Questor]

Last time I purchased it in a swindlery, it was £15.00 per litre. At my local camping shop, it was just under £7.00 per litre, for the exact same stuff.

 

[gimmesunshine]

I am not sure about using fabsil
its siliconce based which is likely to wash off onto the decks and make them slippery
anyone experienced this ?

 

[carlton]

No.

Used it every year for past three, and no slippy stuff anywhere thank you.

Surely it sticks in/on the fabric, yes ? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[msimms]

£15.80 for 2.5L at the Marine Super Store in Port Solent.

 

[BarryH]

HOW MUCH...........! Where am I going wrong????