[C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini

[Jeff Hare]

I believe that Sunbrella recommends "303 Fabric Guard" for
rewaterproofing and UV protecting the fabric.

Do not confuse this with "303 UV Protectant" which is for vinyl and
shouldn't be used on the fabric.
Also, be extremely careful to not get any waterproofing/UV product like
"303 Fabric Guard" on the glass!

Sunbrella Care/Cleaning:  http://www.sunbrella.com/usa/20020618.shtml


Also note that Strataglass changed their care and maintenance policy!!
Most of us don't have the expensive
Strataglass, but...

http://sailrite.com/Tips/strataglasscare.htm  /
http://www.strataglass.com/care.html


Cheers!
-JeffH


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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 8:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini


There are less expensive products out there. I got mine from the folks
locally who rent party tents.  They said to wash with bleach 1/4 cup per
pail and NOT to use detergent which will cause the material leak and to
feel limp.

Rick, #488

----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini


> Dennis,
>
> I recently used the WM brand of canvas water proofer on my boat, and
it 
> works as advertised.  It comes in a spray can, and one can treated my 
> dodger, mainsail cover and  pedestal cover with none to spare.  It's 
> pretty pricey (no surprise with WM), but effective.
>
> Mike Shoffner
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Harris <dharris02 at vol.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 10:40:04 -0500
> Subject: [C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini
>
>
> After being contiuously up since 2000, my bimini does not shed water
well, 
> with water leaking through fabric. Have any of you re-treated your
canvas 
> work to regain it's waterproof characteristics? If so, what did you
use, 
> and how was it applied? Are there commercial companies that do this
and 
> what would be typical costs? Thanks.
>
> Dennis Harris C320 #694
>
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