Water Proofing Old Canvas Top

[bloodbath]

Just wondering if there is a product out there for helping to water proof or repel for an older canvas top for my boat?

 

[Hookin'up]

I've used Star brite waterproofing works excellent stays for a long time
and real easy to use

http://starbrite.com/productdetail....arine&ProductSCat=Waterproofing&ProductSSCat=

 

[Sharphooks]

Really good article here in case you haven't already read it:

http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/waterproofing-canvas.asp


I have Sunbrella which is finnicky stuff and requires an expensive sealant. This article doesn't exactly tell you what brand to use, but it will narrow down the choices based on the type of canvas you have so you'll know what you should be looking for

good luck

 

[Hookin'up]

Sharphooks brings up a valid point,
I used the Star brite stuff on sunbrella with excellent results, it is safe for all fabrics inc sunbrella
after almost a year it still ran water as if it was just done

 

[AlK]

Here is the Sunbrella site gives instructions for cleaning and retreating the top.

http://www.sunbrella.com/cleaning/marine-tops-covers.php

 

[scott craven]

I've used Star brite waterproofing works excellent stays for a long time
and real easy to use

http://starbrite.com/productdetail....arine&ProductSCat=Waterproofing&ProductSSCat=

Yes, it works great.
5 years and its still repelling water !

 

[bloodbath]

Thank you all for the great suggestions!