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MG TD TF 1500 - Canvas treatment?

I've got a replacement canvas roof for my 51 MG. Problem is, the canvas (originally bought by my dad) is probably 15 years old - or more. It may be some years yet before I get around to replacing the original, which is in tatters. I've kept it stored out of sunlight in an airy room, and the mice have yet to get to it; but I was wondering if there was any "conditioning" treatment I could use to keep it flexible and in good shape until I get to this project?

Thanks in advance,
Geoffrey M Baker

Maybe you could try Meguiars. I know they have a Canvas Cleaner. Our club had arranged an after hours demonstration of their paint, perspex & canvas products on a YT belonging to one of our members. Their stuff was pretty impressive. Try one of their reps or outlets rather than an auto store. Cheers.
Peter TD 5801.
P Hehir

Keep it rolled on a cardboard tube (if it isn't already) and it protected in a cloth (not plastic) sleeve.... won't need anything else....
gblawson(gordon- TD27667)

I have just reconditioned the "double duck" hood from my wife'smodern TF using products from "Renovo". Not cheap but the results were superb and I really mean superb.


Jan T
J Targosz

per jan's recommendation here is the link..a brit company. regards, tom

http://www.renovointernational.com
tm peterson

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've ordered some Meguiars. Opening up the canvas top, it looks to be in very good condition overall so it should clean up well and be good for a few more months or years before I get around to replacing it. I'll definitely roll it up loosely and put it in some kind of bag for storage.
Geoffrey M Baker

This thread was discussed between 28/01/2014 and 02/02/2014

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