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Looking for something to waterproof some canvas. Something like the stuff that is used on tents.
Names and places it can be found?
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  • aramisvi
    i don't know the names of any products, but i can give you some ideas on where to look.

    obviously, lowes or home depot, but one place that most won't think of is an art supply store. heavy canvas is used widely in the art world and needs to be waterproof in many cases. check out some art stores like dick blick or michaels.
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  • mcaso
    Thompsons Water Seal originally was canvas water proofing. You might start there, or the varrious sprays like Scotch Guard. Also the kind one uses in a washing machine for clothes. Mix it up in a weed type sprayer.
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  • ljwrench
    I bought some "redhead" waterproofer at Bass Pro that works pretty good. It's non-silicon based. Used it on some boots and the bunk end canvas on my camper.
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  • BHAVIN
    WalMart. "Camp Dry" made by Kiwi has worked for me in the past.
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  • Jacob2008
    Scotch Guard


    look for it in camping supplies
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  • ljwrench
    quote:Originally posted by BHAVIN
    WalMart. "Camp Dry" made by Kiwi has worked for me in the past.


    Yea, that's the other stuff I've used but couldn't remember the name. Works well.
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  • mond
    buy some 'zink' powder from the pharmacy,mix a solution with warm water, shake well & place in spray bottle,spay all you need waterproofing...

    hey presto......[^]
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  • krazyshot
    Try Can Vac if you have a large area to cover. My 18x18 marquee tent leaked all over, I sprayed 2 gallons on with a small weed sprayer a year ago last spring, it still doesn't leak, also it don't change the color of the canvas like Camp Dry (it turns white canvas grey). I bought the Can Vac at a canvas repair place, it's spendy, but worth every penny, as it actually works.
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  • dpmule
    Call
    Buckstitch Canvas in Cody, ask for Leonard (the owner) he will put you on the right track.
    307-587-4426
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  • 11BravoCrunchie
    Replace the canvas with Goretex.
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  • dpmule
    quote:Zulu7 Posted - 08/07/2007 : 12:37:14 PM
    Replace the canvas with Goretex.

    why not replace with Realite? Less susseptable(sp) to damage to sparks and just as light.
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