The Ford Barn

Peyton · 05-01-2017, 05:33 PM

I used top dressing/ black sold in quarts by Brattons and others for top cosmetics only --- not for leaks.

It's no longer listed in the Brattons and Snyders catalogues. So I called Brattons today to see why --- and would you believe it --- the EPA shut it down.

Suggestions please. Thanks!

Peyton

MikeK · 05-01-2017, 05:55 PM

Get a time machine? Nothing works like the old stuff.

Dick Steinkamp · 05-01-2017, 06:04 PM

It's not my intent to turn this thread into another "I hate Mac's"...

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mo...ssing&x=7&y=13

daveymc29 · 05-01-2017, 06:47 PM

I used roofing tar like material for patching roofs. It was so I could drive in the rain without getting drowned out. It worked fine and there were some tears in the top that I covered with duct tape before loading on the sticky tar type stuff. Not a show car but works for my purpose. I have a top to put on if we get another dry spell in CALIFORNIA

Utopia Texas · 05-01-2017, 07:00 PM

For the past 30+ years I have used 303 Aerospace Protectant on all my vehicles on plastic, rubber, door seals etc. and find it a superior product over many others plus I do not need multiple bottles of different products on my shelves. Also does not leave that overly shiny cheap look when absorbed. Blocks most UV rays also. Replaced the vinyl top on my 1931 slant 4 Door Sedan back in 1988 and it looks like the day I put it on. I trust this product enough to use on my 2017 Mercedes SL450.

biggieou · 05-01-2017, 07:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

It's not my intent to turn this thread into another "I hate Mac's"...

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mo...ssing&x=7&y=13

That link redirects to the applicator pad.

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160B · 05-01-2017, 08:03 PM

I have used this on my 1931 160B which still has the original top, works great!!!

There are three on eBay, but make sure it is not an empty display can.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from..._sacat=0DUPONT THICKOTE

Thickote seals leaks and improves the cosmetics

Jim/GA · 05-01-2017, 08:14 PM

I used the following stuff on my Town Sedan 5 years ago, at the suggestion of someone on Ford Barn, and it made the top look great! Before I applied it, the top was kind of grey looking. This stuff made it look black again. See photo where it is only applied to one side.

http://a.co/85Obvvf

I got it originally from Griot's Garage, but they no longer sell it.

This appears to be the same stuff.

YMMV.

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Brian in Wheeling · 05-01-2017, 10:01 PM

Utopia, right on with the formula 303...it is great stuff!
Brian

Mike V. Florida · 05-01-2017, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggieou

That link redirects to the applicator pad.

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Worked for me. I see the can and the applicator. Could it be the mobile version of the site only displays one item at a time?

Tacoma Bob · 05-02-2017, 09:23 AM

I'm lucky as the Griot's flagship store is 10 minutes from home. I have been using their "Black vinyl top re-conditioner for several years with great success. The Sunbrella #303 sounds interesting too. I have several bottles I use for outdoor fabric.

05-01-2017, 05:33 PM	#1
Peyton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 151	Top Dressing I used top dressing/ black sold in quarts by Brattons and others for top cosmetics only --- not for leaks. It's no longer listed in the Brattons and Snyders catalogues. So I called Brattons today to see why --- and would you believe it --- the EPA shut it down. Suggestions please. Thanks! Peyton

05-01-2017, 05:55 PM	#2
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Top Dressing Get a time machine? Nothing works like the old stuff.

05-01-2017, 06:47 PM	#4
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,566	Re: Top Dressing I used roofing tar like material for patching roofs. It was so I could drive in the rain without getting drowned out. It worked fine and there were some tears in the top that I covered with duct tape before loading on the sticky tar type stuff. Not a show car but works for my purpose. I have a top to put on if we get another dry spell in CALIFORNIA

05-01-2017, 07:00 PM	#5
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Re: Top Dressing For the past 30+ years I have used 303 Aerospace Protectant on all my vehicles on plastic, rubber, door seals etc. and find it a superior product over many others plus I do not need multiple bottles of different products on my shelves. Also does not leave that overly shiny cheap look when absorbed. Blocks most UV rays also. Replaced the vinyl top on my 1931 slant 4 Door Sedan back in 1988 and it looks like the day I put it on. I trust this product enough to use on my 2017 Mercedes SL450.

05-01-2017, 10:01 PM	#9
Brian in Wheeling Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheeling, WV - U.S.A. Posts: 241	Re: Top Dressing Utopia, right on with the formula 303...it is great stuff! Brian

05-01-2017, 06:04 PM	#3
Dick Steinkamp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,163	Re: Top Dressing It's not my intent to turn this thread into another "I hate Mac's"... http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mo...ssing&x=7&y=13 __________________ All steel from pedal to wheel

05-02-2017, 09:23 AM	#11
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,040	Re: Top Dressing I'm lucky as the Griot's flagship store is 10 minutes from home. I have been using their "Black vinyl top re-conditioner for several years with great success. The Sunbrella #303 sounds interesting too. I have several bottles I use for outdoor fabric.