Re: Canvas duck treatment [1 Attachment]

[Dennis Nelson]

I was going to say the same thing, try Scothgard or similar and see how it works. We used it on our upholstered furniture when our kids and then the grand kids were little and it seemed to work and do no harm to the fabric. But as stated, those old convertible tops are very limited in their ability to shed water, and when I owned a TR3 I carried a plastic sheet to put over my chest and lap when driving in the rain. That wasn't so much for the hood leaking but the water coming in through all the cracks and crevices! Conversely, you can take it to a fabricator and have the material changed to a true convertible top material. Of course the OP would issue a summons for your arrest!! Again, as stated, it is all part of the experience of owning and driving an antique car. I say don't sweat it and accept the inevitable! SAFETY FAST!! Dennis NelsonManassas, VirginiaTA3074 (still in pieces and not on the road after 39 years of ownership!)

On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 5:26 AM, Tweed lizandtweed@yahoo.co.uk [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: [u][/u] [Attachment(s) from Tweed included below] Hi Bob, I've found having the TC hood up in heavy rain is only 'damage limitation' anyway ... you will get wet ! The hood, ( not the 'bonnet' and side-screens on 0632 are mohair ... it's no better or worse than duck at repelling water just a bit lighter in weight and not so bulky when folded. I found the biggest issue in the rain was misting up ... so I have the hood up but leave the side-screens out and put on wet weather gear. It's a bit of a bummer when a lorry coming towards you goes through standing water, but as I keep telling Liz, it's all part of the experience! As for your question on extra waterproofing, you could try spraying your hood with any one of a number of products sold to re-proof garments. I've never done it on a hood, but I can't see how it could do much damage, if any, to the hood material. Tweed TC 0632 .. with new st/box, rod-ends, front wheel bearings & m/cylinder (with additional brake light switch mod) Cambridge UK From: "'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> To: TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, 8 September 2017, 0:25 Subject: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment As hurricane season approaches here on the East coast, there will be times when motoring in our canvas topped MG's, when we will be wondering how well our canvas repels water. Not having any experience in driving 7794 in the rain, I have my doubts about the 5 hour trip to British Invasion in Stowe, VT next week. Any suggestions on improving water proofing? Or just forget about it and expect the worst? Bob Brennan TC7794EXU S.Freeport,ME