Canvas duck treatment

[mgtc7794 .]

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

[Murray G Arundell]

Good quality material will easily repel rain water.  I ve driven my TC for more than five hours of near cyclonic rain and while towards the end of the trip the duck material was beginning to get soaked the only water that come in was from everywhere else but through the material That was well over ten years ago now.  These days the hood stays down in all weather.  When its wet I leave it down, don my personal weather gear which includes a good pair of driving goggles with prescription lens and drive on through any weather.  You ll be surprised how dry you stay and its a far more pleasant drive, particularly if you over six foot tall.   Murray Arundell - Brisbane Australia  

On 8 Sep 2017, at 9:18 am, 'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: 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

[Jean Vignau]

How would you clean in situ the duck top that has had some traces of dirty oil or grease on it ? Thanks,

Jean and TB0592

[Norman Verona]

Bob, Forger the hood and wear a set of waterproofs.

 

 

[b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]

11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZ

Phone: 0044 (0)1226 728811

Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741

[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]

 

[b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 00:19 [b]To:[/b] TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] [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

[Neil Nelson]

Bob,If you are driving in a good solid rain the canvas duck leaking will be the least of your worries.  If your TC is like most you will be wondering where all the water inside is coming from.  An old MG owner once told me the leaky weather equipment was a factory design as, if it all fit tightly the exhaust fumes would kill you..[img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F% ... otivgw--~D[/img] Neil NelsonTC 0526TC 4161Fleming Island, Fl (Where it is going to be pretty wet and windy shortly) [b]From:[/b] "'Norman Verona' norman@frenchblat.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> [b]To:[/b] 'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com>; 'TABC-Group' mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 8, 2017 1:39 AM [b]Subject:[/b] RE: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment   Bob, Forger the hood and wear a set of waterproofs.    [b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZPhone: 0044 (0)1226 728811Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]  [b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 00:19 [b]To:[/b] TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] [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? 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[Andrea VILLA]

I have a multiple undesired experience on raining trip - My suggestion are a adesive ribbonfrom the top and the windshield  there if you drive" FAST" air pressure can fit rain water directly in your and passenger  eyes - if your top aren't oldest -not worry- normally I haven't any infiltration from it, on my LHD TD only the elbow are in a wet position, on my TC I haven't raining driving  , but during the trip from the barn to home (car rigged on tow truck) a very heavy storm occur, at the  arrival at home the interior was perfectly dry, and top was more than 30 years olds (no holes or rips) Il Venerd 8 Settembre 2017 8:06, "Neil Nelson nwnel@yahoo.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> ha scritto:   Bob,If you are driving in a good solid rain the canvas duck leaking will be the least of your worries.  If your TC is like most you will be wondering where all the water inside is coming from.  An old MG owner once told me the leaky weather equipment was a factory design as, if it all fit tightly the exhaust fumes would kill you..[img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F% ... QoyGLw--~D[/img] Neil NelsonTC 0526TC 4161Fleming Island, Fl (Where it is going to be pretty wet and windy shortly) [b]From:[/b] "'Norman Verona' norman@frenchblat.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> [b]To:[/b] 'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com>; 'TABC-Group' mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 8, 2017 1:39 AM [b]Subject:[/b] RE: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment   Bob, Forger the hood and wear a set of waterproofs.    [b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZPhone: 0044 (0)1226 728811Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]  [b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 00:19 [b]To:[/b] TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] [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? 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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 [img]https://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/AGzIn_Dtf ... G_1248.JPG[/img]     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? 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[Norman Verona]

I ve been in heavy rain in the TC with hood up but no side screens and we got our elbows wet.

 

However, the Caterham has an aero screen so no hood, no side screens but I do have holes drilled in the seats. Most of the rain goes over the top but the front wheels through it up, right into the cockpit. You get wet, very, very wet. I doubt you could wetter if you sat in a bath of water fully dressed.

 

And they call it fun

 

 

[b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]

11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZ

Phone: 0044 (0)1226 728811

Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741

[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]

 

[b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Dennis Nelson dennis.nelson6@gmail.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 10:43 [b]To:[/b] Tweed lizandtweed@yahoo.co.uk> [b]Cc:[/b] mgtc7794 . mgtc7794@gmail.com>; TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment

 

 

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 Nelson

Manassas, Virginia

TA3074 (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:

 

[b][Attachment(s) from Tweed included below][/b]

 

 

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

 

 

[Andrea VILLA]

[b]I forget to said [/b]that The ribbon that I suggest was NEOPRENE 1,5 cm large and 2 mm thicknessapplied to the upper side of the windshield (and then pressed by the TOP) Hi NORMAN for you I suggest a neoprene windsurfing suit and also a maskCheers  Il Venerd 8 Settembre 2017 12:06, "'Norman Verona' norman@frenchblat.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> ha scritto:   I ve been in heavy rain in the TC with hood up but no side screens and we got our elbows wet.  However, the Caterham has an aero screen so no hood, no side screens but I do have holes drilled in the seats. Most of the rain goes over the top but the front wheels through it up, right into the cockpit. You get wet, very, very wet. I doubt you could wetter if you sat in a bath of water fully dressed.  And they call it fun    [b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZPhone: 0044 (0)1226 728811Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]  [b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Dennis Nelson dennis.nelson6@gmail.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 10:43 [b]To:[/b] Tweed lizandtweed@yahoo.co.uk> [b]Cc:[/b] mgtc7794 . mgtc7794@gmail.com>; TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment    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:

  [b][Attachment(s) from Tweed included below][/b]    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 BrennanTC7794EXUS.Freeport,ME  

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[Norman Verona]

Andrea,

 

You must have seen me, that s what I wear

 

 

[b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]

11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZ

Phone: 0044 (0)1226 728811

Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741

[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]

 

[b]From:[/b] Andrea VILLA [mailto:searunner99@yahoo.com] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 11:48 [b]To:[/b] Norman Verona norman@frenchblat.com>; 'Dennis Nelson' dennis.nelson6@gmail.com>; 'Tweed' lizandtweed@yahoo.co.uk> [b]Cc:[/b] 'mgtc7794 .' mgtc7794@gmail.com>; 'TABC-Group' mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment

 

[b]I forget to said [/b]that The ribbon that I suggest was NEOPRENE 1,5 cm large and 2 mm thickness

applied to the upper side of the windshield (and then pressed by the TOP)

 

Hi NORMAN for you I suggest a neoprene windsurfing suit and also a mask

Cheers 

 

Il Venerd 8 Settembre 2017 12:06, "'Norman Verona' norman@frenchblat.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> ha scritto:

 

 

I ve been in heavy rain in the TC with hood up but no side screens and we got our elbows wet.

 

However, the Caterham has an aero screen so no hood, no side screens but I do have holes drilled in the seats. Most of the rain goes over the top but the front wheels through it up, right into the cockpit. You get wet, very, very wet. I doubt you could wetter if you sat in a bath of water fully dressed.

 

And they call it fun

 

 

[b][i]Norman Verona[/i][/b]

11 Cherry Close, Royston, South Yorkshire S71 4LZ

Phone: 0044 (0)1226 728811

Mob: 0044 (0)741 9905 741

[b][i]Web: www.frenchblat.com[/i][/b]

 

[b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Dennis Nelson dennis.nelson6@gmail.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 08 September 2017 10:43 [b]To:[/b] Tweed lizandtweed@yahoo.co.uk> [b]Cc:[/b] mgtc7794 . mgtc7794@gmail.com>; TABC-Group mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] Canvas duck treatment

 

 

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 Nelson

Manassas, Virginia

TA3074 (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:

 

[b][Attachment(s) from Tweed included below][/b]

 

 

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