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Post by Chris_D » Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:19 pm

Gollom122 wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:22 am I have loads of fabsil that I use for my boat canvas. Has anyone used this on their zed roof?
Feedback appreciated.
Don't use Fabsil or any other water-proofer on your roof. The outer fabric layer is not the waterproof layer.
Afaik fabsil is simply silicone spray that could clog up the fibres of the outer layer and trap water between the outer and inner waterproof layers.
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Post by enuff_zed » Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:26 pm

Chris_D wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:19 pm could clog up the fibres of the outer layer and trap water between the outer and inner waterproof layers.
That is a very well made point Chris.
I'd always thought using the Autoglym roof sealer would be a good idea. How could it hurt to stop the water getting through the fabric, regardless of what is underneath? But of course, unless I can 100% guarantee I've covered every single part of the roof then water could sneak in and stay trapped there. Food for thought.
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Post by Gollom122 » Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:19 pm

Thanks for the heads up. :o
So renovo cleaner and proofer?

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Post by zriha » Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:50 pm

Wow, what great tips & tricks. I see that the mohair roof is much more to care about than the vinyl that I had on my Miata. But then again, mohair is much more resistant than vinyl.
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Post by SonnyA85 » Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:38 pm

Gollom122 wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:22 am I have loads of fabsil that I use for my boat canvas. Has anyone used this on their zed roof?
Feedback appreciated.
that is what i use fabsil gold

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Post by FunkyJunky » Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:13 pm

Any recommendations for reviving the colour of the soft top? It is now 20 years old, and although in good condition is rather discoloured with some fading and mildew/mould effects (although I clean it regularly with Autoglym soft top cleaner, now need the a touch of colour (it is black))

Usual suggestions seem to be Renovo, but also I have seen recommendations of Protex and Leather Repair Company canvas dye.?

Many thanks

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