Thread: 101 Canvas (Tilt)

Originally Posted by garrycol

I thought the top on yours was purpose made at a Gold Coast upholsterer? Obviously not.

I managed to get a second hand one from Anthony Johnson - is starting to wear out a bit but still waterproof and serviceable.

I think you will find the landed price for the All Wheel Trim canvas is about the the best you can manage for a new canvas. You will pay $1500-$2000 to get one made locally and then it may not be right. When I need a new one it will be from All Wheel Trim.

Garry

Well mine came from Anthony too, so I was told. It must have been a second hand one too. It's a bit tatty and has a few leaks.

I may give it a go with Lyddy's Dry Seal and see if I freshen it up a bit.

Found a few threads here on treating canvas and that seemed to be the popular option. I wrote of to Waproo, who make the stuff, and they warned me "Do not apply to thickly or it will sit on top of the canvas and as that canvas moves and cracks form in the wax the water will leak through. It will leave a waxy film on the canvas so if you are concerned with appearance you may wish to look for alternatives"

They also gave me a lead on some dye that may help give it a more even colouring - Mine looks like a hippies T-shirt - looks like it has had bleach splashed on it.Thanks for the comment on All Wheel Trim - they seem to be popular in the UK. The sand colour might look ok on mine too. (Thought about Black but I'll see how I go in Summer without A/C before committing to a Black tilt.)

The Dynaproof compound I used on my 101 is working OK.
It only very slightly changed the colour of the canvass
(to a slightly lighter shade)
I noticed the rain water droplets beading up nicely on the canvass on the winter rally.
It is weird stuff to use and you will need a full 5 litre bucket of it to do a complete 101 tilt.


It dries clear.
Ron