NeverWet
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Canvas was not one of the listed material uses, so it would stop me from trying it. I suspect you might have issues with the constant flexing you get on a convertible top (hood).
I personally stick with the known products like 303 (also for marine use, i.e. canvas sails) and RaggTopp.
I personally stick with the known products like 303 (also for marine use, i.e. canvas sails) and RaggTopp.
ABOUT LIQUID REPELLING TREATMENT
Rust-Oleum® NeverWet® is a two-step product system designed to create a moisture repelling barrier on a variety of surfaces. It is suitable for use on metal, wood, aluminum, galvanized metal, PVC, concrete, masonry, asphalt, vinyl siding, fiberglass, canvas, most plastics and more.
Not intended to be applied to electronic devices or clothing
Dries to a flat finish
Durable formulation, ideal for indoor/outdoor conditions
Dries fast — 30 minutes to touch
So it looks like it would be suitable for canvas but I wonder if it could be overkill.
Doug
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The 303 product does not advertise that it renews color, but between the prep cleaning process and the new sealant, it will enhance the color slightly. My navy top certainly looks more blue and is a more uniform color since I began using it.
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Never Wet - Review on 1997 XK8
Ok. Someone had to try it. I went out today and bought a Never Wet kit for $20 and thought I would give it a try. I first made sure the top was squeaky clean and bone dry before application of the two part process.
Now, my top is the original one and although it is not in bad condition, little canvas hairs have developed over time and normally do not show unless you get real close.
The first coat went on with no problem and I waited about 40 minutes to apply the second coat. After doing so the milky look appeared and the liquid even stuck to the little hairs of the canvas making them easy to see. Of addional note is the the over-spray from the application turned the rubber a blueish tint which had to be rubbed off immediately. The same went for the windows. Immediate clean-up after application.
The look is not pretty.
I am going to let it stay on for a week or two and just observe what it does over a few weeks of putting the top up and down.
My remedy for removing this product will be mineral spirits which should be interesting in and of itself.
Back to 303 for me!
Now, my top is the original one and although it is not in bad condition, little canvas hairs have developed over time and normally do not show unless you get real close.
The first coat went on with no problem and I waited about 40 minutes to apply the second coat. After doing so the milky look appeared and the liquid even stuck to the little hairs of the canvas making them easy to see. Of addional note is the the over-spray from the application turned the rubber a blueish tint which had to be rubbed off immediately. The same went for the windows. Immediate clean-up after application.
The look is not pretty.
I am going to let it stay on for a week or two and just observe what it does over a few weeks of putting the top up and down.
My remedy for removing this product will be mineral spirits which should be interesting in and of itself.
Back to 303 for me!
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UPDATE: I scrubbed the top with mineral spirits and the washed it with canvas detergent. The result was that I got the color back to normal but after an overnight dry the surface is still hydrophobic.
Since the Never Wet does not have much in the way of UV protection I am going to let it wear off from this point forward.
Since the Never Wet does not have much in the way of UV protection I am going to let it wear off from this point forward.
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Coated some outdoor furniture (pillows, cushions, etc) last year with Never Wet - really don't like the look and feel it leaves. Rather coarse and a bit stiff to the touch. Only changed the color slightly The gray coloring wore off after about a month. Still hydrophobic this year, but still not especially pleasant to the touch.
I would NOT use it on convertible top.
I would NOT use it on convertible top.
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Unintended Consequences: Before this trial of Never Wet my top had several black stains that I was unable to remove. After scrubbing it in mineral spirits and three applications of detergent, not only are the stains completely gone but I can see deeper into the canvas weave than ever before. I don't recommend anyone doing this but at least I had a positive outcome after all the work. The top looks almost new!
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Unintended Consequences: Before this trial of Never Wet my top had several black stains that I was unable to remove. After scrubbing it in mineral spirits and three applications of detergent, not only are the stains completely gone but I can see deeper into the canvas weave than ever before. I don't recommend anyone doing this but at least I had a positive outcome after all the work. The top looks almost new!