Convertible Top Conditioner/Sealer
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Convertible Top Conditioner/Sealer
I have a 96 XJS Convertible. From what I gathered with the last owner it is the Original Convertible Top. The color is Burgandy/Cranberry. It still looks great although the color is not as bright as it used to be.
Supposedly there are products out there that you can use after you clean it with canvas top cleaner.
I have gone to several auto parts but nobody carries a conditioner/color enhancer.....Lots of stuff for Vinyl tops but not canvas.
Short of going to a boat store (Live In Venice, Fl) DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO BRING BACK THE COLOR TO MY CANVAS CONVERTIBLE TOP.
HOME IDEAS OR STORE BOUGHT PRODUCTS!!
Thanks
Softball Paul
1996 2+2 Convertible
1957 XK140 Drophead
Every other British Sports Car known to mankind.
Supposedly there are products out there that you can use after you clean it with canvas top cleaner.
I have gone to several auto parts but nobody carries a conditioner/color enhancer.....Lots of stuff for Vinyl tops but not canvas.
Short of going to a boat store (Live In Venice, Fl) DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO BRING BACK THE COLOR TO MY CANVAS CONVERTIBLE TOP.
HOME IDEAS OR STORE BOUGHT PRODUCTS!!
Thanks
Softball Paul
1996 2+2 Convertible
1957 XK140 Drophead
Every other British Sports Car known to mankind.
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I have a 96 XJS Convertible. From what I gathered with the last owner it is the Original Convertible Top. The color is Burgandy/Cranberry. It still looks great although the color is not as bright as it used to be.
Supposedly there are products out there that you can use after you clean it with canvas top cleaner.
I have gone to several auto parts but nobody carries a conditioner/color enhancer.....Lots of stuff for Vinyl tops but not canvas.
Short of going to a boat store (Live In Venice, Fl) DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO BRING BACK THE COLOR TO MY CANVAS CONVERTIBLE TOP.
HOME IDEAS OR STORE BOUGHT PRODUCTS!!
Thanks
Softball Paul
1996 2+2 Convertible
1957 XK140 Drophead
Every other British Sports Car known to mankind.
Supposedly there are products out there that you can use after you clean it with canvas top cleaner.
I have gone to several auto parts but nobody carries a conditioner/color enhancer.....Lots of stuff for Vinyl tops but not canvas.
Short of going to a boat store (Live In Venice, Fl) DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO BRING BACK THE COLOR TO MY CANVAS CONVERTIBLE TOP.
HOME IDEAS OR STORE BOUGHT PRODUCTS!!
Thanks
Softball Paul
1996 2+2 Convertible
1957 XK140 Drophead
Every other British Sports Car known to mankind.
Maybe this is what you need, which comes in various colours including red.
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For canvas tops, I have had good luck with RaggTop.
They make a version for fabric tops, and a separate version for vinyl. Be sure to read the label.
They make a version for fabric tops, and a separate version for vinyl. Be sure to read the label.
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For canvas tops, I have had good luck with RaggTop.
Amazon.com: Raggtopp Fabric Cleaner and Protectant Kit: Automotive
They make a version for fabric tops, and a separate version for vinyl. Be sure to read the label.
Amazon.com: Raggtopp Fabric Cleaner and Protectant Kit: Automotive
They make a version for fabric tops, and a separate version for vinyl. Be sure to read the label.
I was disappointed in the fact that the sealer only gave about 1.5 coats
and looking at the sealer can realized that Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellent Spray was the same thing at a much lower per/can cost and I have been very happy with the beading repelling of water and dew with it... and still lets the fabric breath
Do not use the one with silicone...
I still use the Raggtop cleaner...
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but after the application of the restorer I would use the Kiwi as it is 5 - 6 dollars a 10.5 oz can at wal-mart in the shoe section...
I did not worry about that as I have scheduled a replacement top in 5 years... just saving up for it...
have not looked into spray fabric dye... I could look into it... I will check the Fabric/ hobby shops
Looked and now I know why I did not consider it... I see BLACK but not DARK BLUE and I have the dark blue top...
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And what is more, there is a photo of a convertible XJS on the bottle!
Greg
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And what is more, there is a photo of a convertible XJS on the bottle!
Renovo International RFC1126 Soft Top Canvas Cleaner 500 ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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Renovo International RFC1126 Soft Top Canvas Cleaner 500 ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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And what is more, there is a photo of a convertible XJS on the bottle!
Renovo International RFC1126 Soft Top Canvas Cleaner 500 ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
Greg
Renovo International RFC1126 Soft Top Canvas Cleaner 500 ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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