Universal Silicone Water Proofer - Black, 1 Litre

I bought the 5L can of Fabsil Paint on proofer. We decanted some of the product into 2 pots over a paint tray as the can isn't great for pouring from, it does spill. We erected the tent in our garden and put down plastic sheets to protect the patio from spillage, and then using 2 inch paint brushes we painted the Fabsil onto the tent. It is a thin liquid and does drip but we held our pots close to the tent and then painted really quickly from the top of each side of the tent to the bottom, starting at the front and working backwards. As we finished painting each section (between any seams) we rubbed it with a clean cloth, which spread the product more evenly than painting had. We had the perfect day for painting, dry with a breeze, we started about 11:30am and finished the first coat by 2:30pm, we took a break and then started doing the 2nd coat as the front of the tent was dry by then. we finished about 5:30/6pm. Our tent is a 4 man tent with a living area that you can stand up in and a bedroom area for 4 (we use it for 2 though). we had been camping on 21st-23rd July and the tent material had been soaked by the misty rain and we had little puddles inside the tent. We ordered this product and used it on 26th July. We then went camping from 31st July to 4th August and had some serious downpours several times during the week but as you can see from the photos the tent was definitely waterproofed, no water soaked into the material, it remained as drops of water which then ran down in little rivulets. We didn't have any pools of water inside the tent. We were extremely pleased with the results. Our tent was bought in 2009 and it's the first time we've waterproofed it which was probably well overdue. As the product had gone on really well, I decided to also paint the product on a long length raincoat and 2 pairs of waterproof trousers, all of which were quite old and no longer waterproof. I washed then dried the 3 items then hung them on the line with a plastic sheet under them while I painted on the product, wiping/rubbing them over with a clean cloth as I went. I used the raincoat last week and was really impressed with how effective the product was. It also did not change the colour of the coat nor the tent. It definitely is effective, we've probably used less that 2.5 litres so far but I have other stuff I am definitely going to be using it on. It was worth painting the product onto the tent etc, we had to work quick to prevent drips but it stayed wet long enough to paint the drips out.

Bought to re waterproof a bunch of coats for winter. Simply, job done, water just runs off. More my error, but after first application some seams leaked a little. But after a 2nd go at those areas, now watertight. Simply need to be thorough during application, and not scared to apply liberally. I apply with a small handheld spray gun, perfect to apply 1 handed while holding up sleeves etc with the other. Will certainly buy again when the time comes.

🏕️ The product is a clear, silicone-based waterproofing treatment supplied in a large tin with a black cap. It includes UV protection and is described as suitable for use on all fabric types. The liquid inside has a thin, runny consistency I recognise from previous Fabsil products. I applied it using both a brush and a mini roller on an extension handle, and it went on easily, drying quickly. Dispensing from the tin was awkward and caused a small amount of spillage. I usually expect to reassess waterproofing after a few months, so I will monitor how this performs over time. The cost appeared reasonable, particularly for the larger tin, though clearer product information would have helped in making the initial choice. On the plus side the tin was well sealed and has a handy carrying handle at the top. ✔️

Great product and price, quality and works well

Brought this for my horses rugs. Applied with a small roller which was quick & easy. Both rugs have been used in heavy rain & he has stayed dry. Will definitely buy again.

This stuff works! This is the third or fourth time I've used this product to renew waterproofing on my caravan awning and it does the job. However, I would recommend you are generous in calculating needs, as I have always found I use more than the coverage rate suggests. Application instructions as stated on the tin are: Apply to clean dry fabric with a new paintbrush or a coarse spray. To ensure a uniform finish treat all of the article and maintain a 'wet edge'. - Immediately after application rub treated fabric with a clean cloth and allow around six hours drying time. Rain and dew must not contact treated materials until the proofing has dried. Coverage is stated as ' 1 litre of Fabsil will cover up to 18 sq metres of nylon, 7.5 sq metres of light weight or 5 sq metres of medium weight canvas ' I've always applied this on a fine, reasonably sunny, day with a gentle breeze. I've applied it with a paint brush and that may explain why I've used more than the coverage rate suggests; maybe a spray gives a finer control of the coverage? The sun and breeze may also have affected coverage. On the other hand, there was never any need to go over it with a clean cloth - the brush spread the liquid evenly enough, and most of the roof had dried before I finished applying the liquid to other parts of the awning. The liquid is clear. When applying it to the red and grey coloured wall panels of the awning, it was easy to see the 'wet edge' between treated and untreated areas. The awning roof is a sandy-beige colour so it was much harder to see the 'wet edge' on that. I suggest you mentally sub-divide the area into grid squares or panels so you can keep track of where you have treated. I recommend applying first to the most vulnerable areas of the canvas such as where roof poles come into contact with fabric, just in case you are run short of liquid.

Brilliant stuff

Clear, easy to apply. Managed to do 2 full coats, of my 4man tent this morning, with our fantastic, hot weather right now. I just used a disinfectant spray bottle(thoroughly clean) and a plastic glove to rub it in. This tent has been well used for summer sleepovers and camping trips. It no longer possessed any waterproofng property. However, it is now transformed and back to full function. Completely waterproof. 4 stars because, seller provided out if date tin. However, regardless, this product has always been a trusted favourite of mine and does exactly what it claims to do.