Canvas

Ok, so I've just bought some Fabsil to re-proof my tilt. A worthwhile job as it's in pretty good shape with no holes or real wear.
However it is faded to grey and to compound things it looks like someones used a pressure washer in the past to clean it leaving trails of even less colour all over in squiggly patterns.
Are there any options to put any colour back in, or will it have to remain grey?
I "painted" one of my canvases years ago using diluted Nato Green paint, some thinners and vegetable oil. This seemed to work but for months afterwards I had streaks on the bodywork where the veg oil slowly separated from the mixture. The canvas stayed supple and didn't leak or dry and crack as it would have done using just the paint. But the streaking lasted for months. Something I wish to avoid on this vehicle as it's going to be freshly re-sprayed soon.
Regards........
Ian

Afraid i don't know the answer - i tried boot polish on my Spitfire roof to make it look ok for our wedding - didn't really work at all.

I've just bought a rag top for the Series too - i was recommended to use Thompsons weather sealer (as used on houses, etc.) for waterproofiing it - so - going to give that a go over the weekend

I don't know, but what about fabric dye, like if you were tie dying a tee shirt? mix up a bucketfull of that and sponge it over your canvas before you waterproof it?

Fabsil- good stuff! My series canvas "drunk" 2.5 liters of the stuff and it now never leaks. The canvas turned a few shades lighter due to no longer retaining any moisture. I don't know the answer to what to re colour it with, but you would obviously need to do it before applying Fabsil. One trick we use on narrow boat fenders that are made from rope- is to use any wood staining protective treatments like ronseal. You can get a green one. I would suggest you try some on a spare bit of canvas and see how long it takes to go off/if it leaves an acceptable finish and if any unbearable smells are left behind before committing to your vehicle canvas. Failing that, what about a call or two to some peeps that supply canvas to the trade or Exmoor trim etc

Just found this link after a google. Got a few pics on here of his progress whist using a product from ebay...

Canvas product try out --recoloring my soft top | IH8MUD Forum

Ltwt Hybrid 300tdi said:

Fabsil- good stuff! My series canvas "drunk" 2.5 liters of the stuff and it now never leaks. The canvas turned a few shades lighter due to no longer retaining any moisture. I don't know the answer to what to re colour it with, but you would obviously need to do it before applying Fabsil. One trick we use on narrow boat fenders that are made from rope- is to use any wood staining protective treatments like ronseal. You can get a green one. I would suggest you try some on a spare bit of canvas and see how long it takes to go off/if it leaves an acceptable finish and if any unbearable smells are left behind before committing to your vehicle canvas. Failing that, what about a call or two to some peeps that supply canvas to the trade or Exmoor trim etc

Just found this link after a google. Got a few pics on here of his progress whist using a product from ebay...

Canvas product try out --recoloring my soft top | IH8MUD Forum

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I ordered 5 litres of Fabsil so that should be enough.
As for that canvas paint .................brilliant. Just what I'm after. The results look great. Only problem is that after visiting their website, they're no longer listing Military green. I've sent them an email so fingers crossed.
Thanks...........

Thomson weather seal...I used some of this on my old full tilt...I dont know if it was connected but all the stitching started to fail not long after.

Nick.