Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 17:28:59 -0500
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Jonce Fancher <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: CANVAS
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Hi patrick
there are 4 options to fix the the canvas
#1 : Tear mender- small white tube of latex adhesive that dries clear
works great on non treated canvas and leather. can not recover from a
freeze so dont store out in the van if your area freezes. 5.00 for a
bottle retail
#2 : Tear Aid - clear tape made by 3M that will bond to cleaned canvas
and be hard pressed to get it off. they also make one for vinyl
products. i can get you info if you need it. i also sell it by the foot
and its approx 1.5" wide. works best if you clean the area with rubbing
alcohol and let dry then put a patch on the inside and the outside for
best results.
#3 : Total replacement just costs time and money
#4 : Hand sew on a patch. go to local sewing store and pick up the
heaviest polyester threat they carry and get a round point curve needle
so you dont have to have someone on the other side to pass the needle
back in. this will be a leak point
as for cleaning the best stuff out there is luke warm water and car
wash soap. DO NOT use anything with detergent in the name. ie laundry
detergent. yes it will clean it good and fast but deteriorates the
fiber and stitching. Use car wash soap and if need be color safe
bleach. no more then 4oz. bleach to 1 gallon of water. woolite also
works well. make sure whatever you use that you use plenty of water to
remove the cleaner of choice, residual cleaner will harm your canvas.
when done and dry you can apply a water repellent spray such as canvac
or 303. not scotch gaurd (it has no UV protection and will not last
long) try to use something with no silicone in it since it attracts
dirt. if seams leak use a good seam sealer. most products can be
purchased at a good boat top shop or awning shop. at my shop i sell
IOSSO product and have had the best luck with them. if you need or
cant find a said product i can always ship it to you. but usually they
nail your for hazadous shipping. there is also a product called zipper
lube that is fantastic for a sticking zipper. i also sell a great
biodegradable mold and mildew cleaner but if mold has stained the
canvas your SOL. c-ya and good luck. if you want to contact me you can
check out my web site at <www.fanchers.com> . hope this helps Jonce
>I have a tear in my canvas about 16" long near the top of the driver side. I was wondering if any body knows how to repair it. I used the trusty standby duct tape to prevent it from spreading but it looks like hell. I would also take suggestions on cleaning it without having to remove the whole thing.
