Fabsil Waterproofer

[russ]

Using the roller really soaks the covers as you roll and can be applied quickly to a large area to keep a wet edge at all the times. A brush just doesn't hold enough fluid, plus you can only reach as long as your arm. Spray is less controllable and may need to mask up around some areas and the neighbours boat.

 

[DavidJ]

Fabsil in Spain

some interesting stuff here

 

[Meagain]

Russ - Do you use a “gloss” paint roller (foam) or the more woollen type? I was going to brush but now reconsidering

 

[russ]

I don’t think it matters too much. I used a short pile woollen type.
Also did my cars rag top without having to mask around edges. I had previously used spray bottle on my cars roof but it went everywhere and didn’t get pushed into the fabric as well as the rolling.

 

[rafiki_]

Fabsil is the best stuff for proofing canopies

 

[Scubadoo]

Using the roller really soaks the covers as you roll and can be applied quickly to a large area to keep a wet edge at all the times. A brush just doesn't hold enough fluid, plus you can only reach as long as your arm. Spray is less controllable and may need to mask up around some areas and the neighbours boat.

With the right brush I found it does saturate the canvas and you can buy the long arm angled brushes too, but never thought of using a roller, good tip.

 

[Bigplumbs]

The thing is that some of it may have sprayed onto other parts of the boat and since Fabsil contains silicones that might cause problems if you ever needed to carry out any repairs.

Not to worried about that as this boat is over 17 years old and will have had all sorts on it

 

[Poignard]

Not to worried about that as this boat is over 17 years old and will have had all sorts on it

I wasn't talking about the crew ......

 

[Simon 420]

Fabsil Gold applied with big paintbrush seems to work well on our boat. I take the cover off and lay it flat in the car park ( needs a quiet day!) rolled up and unrolling as we go along so as to avoid having to kneel on the cover - that makes it easier to apply a good soaking coat and less risk of spillage or dripping onto the boat or windows - especially as I'm a slap it on decorator! Only takes an hour or so and then couple of hours to dry in the sun.

 

[Motor_Sailor]

I use the gold as well. It certainly makes a difference and does seem to protect the material from the UV.

Fabsil Gold has five times more silicone in it than the ordinary, but contains no UV protector.
Fabsil ordinary has less silicone but does contain UV protection.

 

[chillee]

Have used it on a caravan awning roof before now. Which was leaking. No leaks afterwards. I applied with a spray.
Planning to do my canopy this year, but want to do it in situ so think I will try with a paintbrush.
Good to know it lasts a long time as my can is quite old now.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Screwfix also sell in in a 400ml Aerosol for about £4.60. I think that is good to keep on the boat if you need to do a small patch