Fabsil soft top protection
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- After trying a number of products to protect my Wife's convertible roof without success I thought I would give Fabsil a try as it has been recommended by a couple of my subscribers. I did order Fabsil Gold but just Fabsil turned up and in the present climate I decided to give this product a try.
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I have used this product many times and renew every year or so. My tip is to paint on two coats rather than just the one
PAUL STANLEY thanks for the tip Paul. I will be giving it two coats now before the winter sets in👍
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer you are welcome - my products arrived only yesterday - Im using Renovo cleaner and because my cover is ten years old , Ive ordered their dye to paint on before the fabsil..
PAUL STANLEY be good to see some before and after shots🤷♂️
I have just done my pop top roof canvas with fabsil. I have found that it is easier to apply with a clean cotton cloth, absolutely soaked in the stuff. With a brush it sprints everywhere.
Sounds like a plan Steve. I will do that on the next application 👍.Great tip thanks
Used fabsil on my 2014 beetle with brown soft top and the result is great!
Brilliant, so pleased you like it👍
"That's not me that's the drain". 😂
Gee Whiz RS it was honest🤣🤣
I’ve just put Fabsil Gold on my Audi roof and wow great beading result 😀😀
It’s the best product that I have found Tristan for convertible roofs and because it’s not seen as a detailing product, it’s a reasonable price 👍
I always apply fabsil with a paint pad it’s much better
Yep so do I now Dave, check out this later video czcams.com/video/ALlp_wS5JeI/video.htmlsi=D_46nPUjts8ezIos
Fabsil is a good product and has been around a long time. I would definitely apply 2 coats the second one will be much easier as it will be less absorbent now. I would try and stick with the brush and really work it in. I think the sprayer would be less effective. I recieved Atom Mac today so look forward to trying it at the weekend.👍
Will do Dean, thanks. Good luck with Atom Mac👍
Just gave the roof another coat with the brush. Definitely easier the second time and the product went further. Plus its a nice evening with no hot sun so all the product stayed on the roof👍
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer I'm sure this will give you the results you are looking for. We used to use it on E type soft tops at a previous job.
Hi Martin, thanks for video.
I tried Fabsil, didn't work me either.
Water soaks into the fabric, tried 2 coats still crap. Not gona bother with Fabsil Gold going back to Gtechniq Smart Fabric (cost a bit more but I know it works on my car and last around 2-3 years)
Check out a recent post on my Instagram 6 months after application. Gold really is so different but at the end of the day, it’s all about what works for you 👍
Hi Martin,great video,it looks good so far and doing the job,with its 2nd application it should alot better,the Fabsil seems to be the stuff.
I hope so Steve as its also reasonably priced at £12.00 for a Ltr. I gave the car a second coat yesterday evening and the application was easier second time around as the product went further. Will keep you up to date with performance
Great video thank you. I was thinking of painting my Golf Convertible soft-top with Fabricoat fabric paint to restore the colour and following up with Fabsil Gold to protect and seal. I understand that, because Fabsil is silicon based, once it is on I cannot ever paint it again with Fabricoat and was wondering if you have any experience of painting soft-tops or advice on how to proceed.
No sorry, no experience at all I’m afraid. I apply Fabsil gold about once or twice a year and just maintain it with a wash every time I clean the car. It’s a 13plate and so far all good
This is an old trick of the trade, done a lot of these, fabsil is by far the best protector, I apply it with a fine spray bottle then just run it in by hand, overspray wipes off easy with a cloth or a bit of kitchen roll. 👍
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Looks promising. Hopefully it does the job for you 🤞
Pretty sure this one is a considerably cheaper version and most likely better too, but wondering, how the Chemical Guys Fabric Guard would perform on that soft top.
OCDaddy_Zsolt lets see how this one performs first. Everything I have tried from chemical guys has been good though so well worth a mention. Definitely one to keep in mind 👍
Beads look great Martin, but then as you say some parts are flooding the fabric a bit, maybe a 2nd coat might help?, has the Fabsil affected how the fabric feels?
I was about to send a link to the Leather Repair Company as they have a soft top sealant which I never knew about , it’s not cheap though £32.50 for a 500ml bottle, don’t know how much Fabsil is but it’s an expensive experiment 😜
Hi, the Fabsil cost £12.00 for 1 ltr free shipping. Will keep you up to date on performance👍
I just bought a new s3 convertible and was looking for a good system to waterproof the Roof. This looks great. I just have a couple of questions if you would be so kind. 1. Why would you say the best cleaner is for the roof ? 2 would you recommend the Fisil Gold over the regular one? 3 how often does the roof need doing? I am in Scotland so it rains a lot 😃😃. Thanks again for the videos and the lint brush is a stroke of genius 😃😃
Hello Jason, If the car is new then just a good quality shampoo is fine for the roof. My preference is Garage Therapy One Car shampoo but whatever shampoo you prefer. Fabsil Gold is by far more effective on a cloth roof than the ordinary Fabsil. I wash the roof every time I wash the car but as far as applying Fabsil it depends on the conditions but I get 6 to 8 months of good protection from an application and could stretch it to a year. I have just released (last week) another video on how I clean the roof if that's of any interest. Happy motoring with the S3👍
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer thanks for getting back to me. Just watched the new video Fabsil gold ordered as well nice soft brush for cleaning g and another one for application. Hoover at the ready now just waiting on a couple of Clear Dry Days 😃😃
@@jasonwilson9644 👍Don't be surprised Jason when you get strange looks from the neighbours when they see you vacuuming the roof. I will be interesting in how you get on.
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer I will keep you posted 🤣🤣.
Hey Martin have just come across ur videos an all ur tips r amazing. I have just bought a a3 black convertible and looking to keep it in the best order that I can and I was just wondering if you could tell me in your opinion whats the best wax and protector u have used an also protector and cleaning products for the roof? And cleaning an protect alloys and blacking the wheels please if u don't mind just I live in a flat an not a lot of space for products but would like to use your recommendations many thanks Lisa
Hi Lisa, welcome to my channel. Ok so where do I start. There are many good products to choose from but Im guessing that you also want to have easy access to buying them without paying for shipping. Are you based in the UK? if so you can't go wrong with Autoglym and easy availability from Halfords Stores. Car Chem products are good and free shipping. However check out my videos on "ceramic wax by Reflect car care" & "Reflect car care maintenance wash". You can buy the ceramic bundle from Reflect for under £30 and you get a great ceramic wax, a SI02 detail spray and good quality buffing towel. Check those two videos out and get back to me on any questions. Just remember there is no such thing and a dumb question we all have to start somewhere. I really like Garage Therapy One Wheel shampoo & after washing the wheels you can apply Reflect detail spray to protect them. I have struggled to find a good soft top cleaner and protector. The best protector to date is Fabsil & its cheap. A lot of detailers use All Purpose Cleaner (APC) but I tend to use dedicated soft top cleaners and not found one that stands out from the crowd so suggest you go for one that meets your budget. I hope that is of some help, if you want any more ideas then please get back to me.👍
Thanks for the great video! Unfortunately Fabsil Gold is not available in US, it cannot be shipped due to shipping/custom restrictions. Is there any recommendation for the similar product available here?
Sorry wish I could help. The product is commonly used in the UK for water proofing tents so suggest you investigate what products are used where you live and search google and CZcams to see if anyone uses it to protect soft tops. Wish I could be of more use but that’s the best I got
Bright sunshine? Tut Tut!
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Hi thanks for the video. I have a leak in my a5 cab roof, think it’s blocked drain tubes. Did you have any leaks on the car before using fabsil? I am thinking most water will bead off, leaving less to make its way down the drain tubes and less chance of them blocking.
Hi Clifford, not had any leak issues but its clear when it rains that the protection is there as you can see the beading. Although when it rains consistently the beading goes but back again next time. Not sure the protection will resolve and problems as the water will run off the roof quicker so the need to ensure roof drainage is clear should be your priority
DO NIT USE IT INDOORS!! I burned my throat just smelling it even with a neck warmer over my face while doing a waterproof jacket. Its been 12 hours and my living room is still toxic! But the stuff is good! I got the Gold and a bead of water rolled over the jacket while flat on the floor.
Good advice. I have only used it outside so not affected but good warning👍
I hope this works well It does look promising though
Gave it a second coat this evening and went on much better than the first coat so fingers crossed
I have tried Fabsil (not Fabsil Gold|) on a 16 year old convertible (brushed on to saturation point). My experience over 1 year of repeated applications is that it has about 2 maybe 3 weeks lifespan before it begins to fail. Fabsil is not the way forward on a very old fabric soft top. Next product I'm going to try is Renovo.
Hi Dean, please let me know how you get on with Renovo please👍
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer will do bro, just watched another review that suggests Renovo has an 18 month lifespan as does fabsil gold which is interesting. Looks like original Fabsil does not have the power. I can recommend the paint brush method though for Fabsil it really saturates it so how about you try Fabsil gold and I try renovo and we compare notes. As it stands my daughters 16 year old rag top beetle is leaking like a sieve
@@deanrichards1513 I now have Fabsil gold on the shelf and been meaning to get it on the car but its been in the dealership for repair as my wife bent it a little🤷♂️I will use the brush method and do a quick video on it and the review a while later👍
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer I've been using Renovo on my mohair hood up to now, and one difference I noticed straight awayin your demo is that when you brushed the Fabsil on it soaked in where it touched, whereas when I brush Renovo, it runs off like water and I have to chase it around. Also Renovo seems not to shed or bead for me as well as some people reckon, even with two coats - not even as good a result as you got with one coat of Fabsil.
@@tonyfisk8081 just looking at the soft top as I write this and the Fabsil side is still beading as it was on day one and the car chem side is crap, just flat. I’m definitely going to stick with fabsil, can’t wait for dry weather so I can do the whole roof plus it’s £12 for a ltr 👍👍👍
I see the waterproofer 5l is cheap on ebay... But there's also universal protector tins, is there any difference between or both same product with different tin? 🤔
As far as I know there are two versions of Fabsil. You can get Fabsil & Fabsil Gold. The product in this video is just Fabsil & Im told Gold is a lot better. I now have a tin of gold so will be applying that to see what difference. I will upload it when I do it.
You can get this in aerosol form which is what i used to use on my tents and trainers
I did think about that but thought this was a little more flexible.
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer mine is only a small tent I use for car shows . Sadly its a jelly baby tent , i get stick for it and kids find it funny but its for 2 shows a year and cost me £3 . Yes Im that tight
Twistedmind Photography do your feet stick out the end🤣🤣
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer not quite , i cocked up last show with the air bed i was almost touching the ceiling of it . With my buggered back its getting out of it thats the fun bit , better than sleeping in the car though which i used to do
Beading ell..... That seems to work well 😂
Certainly the best I have found Chris
Hi Martin I was just wondering if them spray bottles on your door the blue, yellow, red and green ones are any good as I’m getting fed up of using alloy wheel cleaner and the sprayer packing in, or have you reviewed these in the past. Cheers Andy.
Hi Andy, no I haven't reviewed them as yet. They are Kwazar Mercury 0.5L Double action trigger sprayers. I bought them from Clean & Shiny for £7.59 each. I really like them, they are designed to operate even upside down but they are a double action spray head & not everyone likes that feature. What that means is the product will spray out as you pull the trigger and again as you release the trigger. For me that works really well especially if you are using them to cover larger areas as it means less pulls on the trigger. You can also get them in 1L size for £8.79 but for me that is too big but might work for you. I have ONR, APC, Citrus wash & Road Rage in my four. Just for interest, the storage units on my door are from Gleem Detailing & really allow me to use what little space I have to the best possible use. Hope that is of help.
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Thanks Martin I’ve ordered some, there just what I’m looking for. Thanks Martin.
Interested to see how long this lasts Martin.
it looked respectable this morning after a nights rain but still not what Im looking for as far as performance yet.
Nice video, thanks 😊
Thanks, hope it was of some help👍
Fabsil is not recommended for fabric tops as the silicone can harden the rubber membrane under the upper fabric. In addition if you try to recolour the hood at a later stage the Fabsil will stop the colourant from penetrating the fabric leaving a white frosty look. Better to use a water based sealer.
Hi Oran, where do you get this information from
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Will this fabsil damage the paint work?
Hi Ryan, no but if you splash it around and don't clean it up it leaves a residue that takes a bit of rubbing and that's not great for the paintwork. I always have a damp cloth at the ready to wipe away any splashes. But I recommend you see my latest couple of videos where I apply Fabsil Gold, a much better and longer lasting protection. Let me know how you get on
I have pictures but don’t know how to share
PAUL STANLEY drop me an e mail Paul. Obsessivecardetailer48@gmail.com
you and your body noises?
Pictures are sent
Hi Paul, just got around to looking at e mails. Reply sent👍
Vindaloo? @9:33
I blame everything on my age Robert🤣🤣
Poor test makes no sence. Should have soaked it properly for few mins! Then make a film
If you look through my videos then you will see that’s what I did