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Afordman31 · 11-30-2013, 03:56 PM

Back in the 60's my Dad put a top on his Model A Sedan using tarpaulin for the material. We used to put some type of water sealant on it but don't remember what it was or where we would have bought it. We called it top dressing. Doe's anyone know where a person would get something like that today. Thanks Afordman31

700rpm · 11-30-2013, 04:07 PM

I went to a canvas and tent store in Portland and got a gallon of waterproofing liquid. It smells the same as the old stuff I used to use, like you and your dad, but the new stuff is clear. It cost about $20. It's called CANVAK water resistant canvas preservative. I don't think the old black stuff is available any more. At least, I haven't been able to find it.

Barry B./ Ma. · 11-30-2013, 04:33 PM

I bought some stuff from Griots Garage called Black vinyl top reconditioner that worked well.

Smurkey · 11-30-2013, 04:47 PM

Hey, try that new Rustoleum NeverWet. Looks like it would be the answer. Like silicone waterproofing but better...hydrophobic solution.

Might not do much for appearance, but would be totally waterproof.

QGolden · 11-30-2013, 04:53 PM

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Your Dad might have used "Oilskin Dressing".

11-30-2013, 03:56 PM	#1
Afordman31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 593	Top Dressing Back in the 60's my Dad put a top on his Model A Sedan using tarpaulin for the material. We used to put some type of water sealant on it but don't remember what it was or where we would have bought it. We called it top dressing. Doe's anyone know where a person would get something like that today. Thanks Afordman31

11-30-2013, 04:07 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: Top Dressing I went to a canvas and tent store in Portland and got a gallon of waterproofing liquid. It smells the same as the old stuff I used to use, like you and your dad, but the new stuff is clear. It cost about $20. It's called CANVAK water resistant canvas preservative. I don't think the old black stuff is available any more. At least, I haven't been able to find it. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

11-30-2013, 04:33 PM	#3
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: Top Dressing I bought some stuff from Griots Garage called Black vinyl top reconditioner that worked well.

11-30-2013, 04:47 PM	#4
Smurkey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Esko, MN Posts: 257	Re: Top Dressing Hey, try that new Rustoleum NeverWet. Looks like it would be the answer. Like silicone waterproofing but better...hydrophobic solution. Might not do much for appearance, but would be totally waterproof.

11-30-2013, 04:53 PM	#5
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: Top Dressing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Your Dad might have used "Oilskin Dressing". __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown