Has anyone tried to refinish or dye a 1948 canvass convertible top? The canvas looks in pretty good shape, but looks weathered and faded. It is currently a light grey.
Mark Brewer
Can I dye or refinish a 1948 canvas top?
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Can I dye or refinish a 1948 canvas top?
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Re: Can I dye or refinish a 1948 canvas top?
Dyeing a top can be done, but I would be apprehensive about doing it. You must have the top very clean or the dye will be blotchy.
Have you used a good top cleaner like Raggtop and a small amount of bleach to clean the top?
https://www.haartz.com/cleaning-guide/c ... p-cleaning
Have you used a good top cleaner like Raggtop and a small amount of bleach to clean the top?
https://www.haartz.com/cleaning-guide/c ... p-cleaning
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Re: Can I dye or refinish a 1948 canvas top?
Tom,
Thank you for the advice!
Mark
Thank you for the advice!
Mark
Mark Brewer
1948 Lincoln Cabriolet
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Re: Can I dye or refinish a 1948 canvas top?
Mark, you are welcome. Let us know the outcome, if you decide to just try the bleach or go with a dye job.
Tom O'Donnell
Palatine, IL
1953 Capri Sport Coupe
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