Waterproofing canvas pop top

[DermoMcdermott]

Hi there I’m looking at waterproofing the canvas pop top and was wondering if there are any products you would recommend or avoid?

Also any pitfalls to watch out for and how often should you waterproof the canvas?

Thanks


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[Lambeth Cali]

It’s not strictly recommended but my van is 2008 and I thought I might give it a go.
I used this. Seemed to work ok. One large can covered it.
Fabsil Aerosol Spray on Proofer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000XY9NVU?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[Azteccamper]

It’s not strictly recommended but my van is 2008 and I thought I might give it a go.
I used this. Seemed to work ok. One large can covered it.
Fabsil Aerosol Spray on Proofer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000XY9NVU?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Me too

 

[Ozzy Pete]

I would give a coat of waterproofing every couple of years. It certainly worked.... costs about £10 for enough to do the whole canvas.

 

[The Fockers]

It’s not strictly recommended but my van is 2008 and I thought I might give it a go.
I used this. Seemed to work ok. One large can covered it.
Fabsil Aerosol Spray on Proofer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000XY9NVU?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Has anything fallen apart? Only I have some Fabsil and on the can it says don't use on glued seams. I don't know if the pop top has any glued seams in it???

 

[The Fockers]

Me too

Has anything fallen apart? Only I have some Fabsil and on the can it says don't use on glued seams. I don't know if the pop top has any glued seams in it???

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Has anything fallen apart? Only I have some Fabsil and on the can it says don't use on glued seams. I don't know if the pop top has any glued seams in it???

My 2008 doesn’t seem to have glued/taped seams. Just sewn.
Actually a year later I’ve just done it again and concentrated on the seams. All good.

 

[Azteccamper]

Has anything fallen apart? Only I have some Fabsil and on the can it says don't use on glued seams. I don't know if the pop top has any glued seams in it???

Nothing glued. I do tend to give it a dose of fabsil every year or so.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Has anything fallen apart? Only I have some Fabsil and on the can it says don't use on glued seams. I don't know if the pop top has any glued seams in it???

Just do it on a dry day and give it time to dry before you put the roof down!

 

[The Fockers]

Thanks all. I did it yesterday. It did seem to affect the bungee which went loose. It was still stretchy so I tightened it before dropping the roof down.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Thanks all. I did it yesterday. It did seem to affect the bungee which went loose. It was still stretchy so I tightened it before dropping the roof down.

Personally think bungees are a very bad idea. Pull at the fabric and rub against the canvas when going up and down. Never used one. Just an opinion.

 

[Azteccamper]

Personally think bungees are a very bad idea. Pull at the fabric and rub against the canvas when going up and down. Never used one. Just an opinion.

Nor me, after I noticed it was rubbing at both front corners.