Dazedkipper
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What's the best product to use for re-proofing a sprayhood?
Re-proofing a sprayhood
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RobBrown
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I used Fabsil after I (carefully) pressure-washed my sprayhood last close season. Worked/lasted well this. Easy to apply with a brush, not too expensive if you get the bigger containers- prob around £15. Some left.
NB Thompson's Water-seal which is often recommended as a cheap source is no longer made to the right spec for acrylic canvas waterproofing, as I found out last year after buying a tin, but did get my money back!
NB Thompson's Water-seal which is often recommended as a cheap source is no longer made to the right spec for acrylic canvas waterproofing, as I found out last year after buying a tin, but did get my money back!
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Robin
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Me too, Fabsil is excellent. I sprayed on some anti-fungal/mould stuff before reproofing it too and the hood was as good as new.
the_branflake
Member
Also fixed tents with this stuff.
BlueChip
Active member
Be careful not to get Fabsil on your Sprayhood window
Its often available at low cost on eBay
Its often available at low cost on eBay
V1701
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I prefer the brush-on to the spray fabsil...
AIDY
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only spray fabsil if it's not windy......
Robin
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The spray on Fabsil is hopeless, the brush on version is much more effective. The spray versions will coat your neighbours boat in the slightest draught and doesn't give anything like the waterproofness of the brush on liquid. When I did ours it was still in superb condition 2 years later, the waterproofing was even better than new and I'm sure it helped keep the green gunge away.
PetiteFleur
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Yes the spray Fabsil is rubbish and expensive. Use the brush on Fabsil Gold? Excellent product and it works.
Ian_Rob
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Make sure you use in a well ventilated spece. I re-proofed my lazy bag back in April using Fabsil [in a hand sprayer] and was ill for about 24 hours afterwards including a swollen/tingling mouth and lips. As a precaution I went to my GP - who didn't seem overly concerned.
bert49uk
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i always use Concrete waterproofing works a treat but as otheres have said keep it off the windows
rafiki_
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I used Renovo on Rafiki's canopy. Excellent waterproofing, and easy to apply. No problems with the clear windows.
Marine Reflections
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Fabsil is fine and has a solid reputation.
It is of course just a product and can't be responsible for the whole preparation and application process.
It provides breathable, hydrophobic protection to fabric, that is all. The method behind it, is to make the fabric create a water beading reaction 'hydrophobic'.
As the fabric is now (water fearing) it offers resistance to water and also UV, yet remains breathable.
Once application is left to 'perform' the quality of the product is usually measured in it's ability to 'perform' by:
The duration of it's performance/ re-application.
Its ability to breath.
The height or contact angle of the water beads individually (90 degrees + is hydrophobic, 150 degrees + is super-hydrophobic, fabsil is probably around 100 -110.
I know of a product soon to hit the UK market that offers around 165 degree contact angle yet is as easy to apply as most normal hydrophobic applications, this has been long awaited by myself and many others.
I would not have thought that the exclusivity of the brand will last long before being absorbed by the UK crowd of current hydrophobic offerings and will be available in chandlers as new fabsil etc.
It is of course just a product and can't be responsible for the whole preparation and application process.
It provides breathable, hydrophobic protection to fabric, that is all. The method behind it, is to make the fabric create a water beading reaction 'hydrophobic'.
As the fabric is now (water fearing) it offers resistance to water and also UV, yet remains breathable.
Once application is left to 'perform' the quality of the product is usually measured in it's ability to 'perform' by:
The duration of it's performance/ re-application.
Its ability to breath.
The height or contact angle of the water beads individually (90 degrees + is hydrophobic, 150 degrees + is super-hydrophobic, fabsil is probably around 100 -110.
I know of a product soon to hit the UK market that offers around 165 degree contact angle yet is as easy to apply as most normal hydrophobic applications, this has been long awaited by myself and many others.
I would not have thought that the exclusivity of the brand will last long before being absorbed by the UK crowd of current hydrophobic offerings and will be available in chandlers as new fabsil etc.
Lodesman77
Member
Many threads on this; worth using the search function...
Best place to get fabsil is from a camping shop, I use Fabsil Gold which lasts longer. I get it from:-
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/water-proofing/grangers/granger-s-waterproofing-fabsil-gold-1-litre.htm
.
Best place to get fabsil is from a camping shop, I use Fabsil Gold which lasts longer. I get it from:-
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/water-proofing/grangers/granger-s-waterproofing-fabsil-gold-1-litre.htm
.
KAL
Active member
Fabsil is fine and has a solid reputation.
It is of course just a product and can't be responsible for the whole preparation and application process.
It provides breathable, hydrophobic protection to fabric, that is all. The method behind it, is to make the fabric create a water beading reaction 'hydrophobic'.
As the fabric is now (water fearing) it offers resistance to water and also UV, yet remains breathable.
Once application is left to 'perform' the quality of the product is usually measured in it's ability to 'perform' by:
The duration of it's performance/ re-application.
Its ability to breath.
The height or contact angle of the water beads individually (90 degrees + is hydrophobic, 150 degrees + is super-hydrophobic, fabsil is probably around 100 -110.
I know of a product soon to hit the UK market that offers around 165 degree contact angle yet is as easy to apply as most normal hydrophobic applications, this has been long awaited by myself and many others.
I would not have thought that the exclusivity of the brand will last long before being absorbed by the UK crowd of current hydrophobic offerings and will be available in chandlers as new fabsil etc.
Well then - are you going to share the name?
Marine Reflections
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No it does not have one as yet and I don't know if it will be sold under the same company name in the UK, I would love to brand it and sell it but that is way above my capacity.
The marine market is not the main market that the owners have in mind for the product, but the technology so to speak will be quickly taken on board by the companies currently selling to the various marine hydrophobic needs.
I would like to call it 150º+ ahhh I can dream can't I?
The marine market is not the main market that the owners have in mind for the product, but the technology so to speak will be quickly taken on board by the companies currently selling to the various marine hydrophobic needs.
I would like to call it 150º+ ahhh I can dream can't I?