Fabsil.. not so Fab

[TiggerToo]

Disappointed with Fabsil:

I applied it to the sprayhood according to instructions. Last weekend I put up the sprayhood, and it has been soaking up water like a sponge....

Any comments?

 

[V1701]

Did you use spray or paint on? I've had good results with the paint on stuff. Several applications & the water drops form on top of the fabric, don't soak in at all & just run off. I believe the spray stuff isn't as effective though not tried it...

 

[TiggerToo]

paint on.

 

[V1701]

I'm surprised, wonder if they've changed the formula?

 

[drew silverwitch]

I have had good results using 2 coats of the paint on in a cheap plant trigger sprayer then a wipe over with a cloth to make sure in goes in

 

[theoldsalt]

I have had good results using 2 coats of the paint on in a cheap plant trigger sprayer then a wipe over with a cloth to make sure in goes in

I do the same with good results

 

[alan_d]

People reporting very different experiences with Fabsil is nothing new, so unlikely to be a change in the formulation. Some of the variation is probably due to application technique, but I think some materials "take" Fabsil much better than others.

 

[Plevier]

I've never had success with Fabsil on anything heavier than clothing.
Tempted to try this next time http://www.stormcare.co.uk/activity/canvas-waterproofer-5l.html it appears to be for heavier stuff.
Bring back Mesowax!

 

[charles_reed]

The spray - less effective than painting it on, but multiple coats needed, in my experience, to be effective.

 

[doug748]

I use this stuff:

https://www.trade1st.co.uk/barrettine-water-seal-5-litre

It seems to work ok and has the advantage of being 12 quid a gallon, down the local cheap shop.

The instructions for fabrics (natural?) are on the can and, being inexpensive, you can afford to be lavish.