Canvas and window UV Protection

Sep 19, 2016
123
Catalina 30 Port Sanilac
Whats a good product for protecting/water proofing canvas? Also looking for a good application for the windows in the dodger.

Thanks!
 
Feb 6, 1998
11,756
Canadian Sailcraft 36T Casco Bay, ME
The only Sunbrella approved fabric treatment is 303 High Tech Fabric Guard.

The best treatment I have found for dodger windows is Imar Strataglass Protective Cleaner.

It's not just me these are the only two products my canvas maker will recommend for use on his canvas work...

The only thing that has ever touched our dodger glass is IMAR and a clean, fresh out of the bag, Microfiber rag.

 

sailrj

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Jun 16, 2004
43
Beneteau 351 0 Aurora, KY
Until about 18 months ago, I used the 303 High Tech Fabric Guard on our 8 year old, Sunbrella bimini and liked the results except for the price and it only lasted about 6 months. Could not get 303 in Steinhatchee, FL and bought Starbrite fabric waterproofer with Teflon. Applied the Sunbrite to the bimini and it worked great. The first application was still working after 12 months and I applied a second coat as a precaution. I've been impressed with the performance and the cost is about half of the 303. Going to wait till the bimini starts leaking this time to see how long it will last.
 
Jun 14, 2010
2,466
Robertson & Caine 2017 Leopard 40 CT
I have also been running in the 303 herd. Good to know about the Starbrite fabric waterproofer with Teflon. Thanks.
 
Sep 19, 2016
123
Catalina 30 Port Sanilac
I have also been running in the 303 herd. Good to know about the Starbrite fabric waterproofer with Teflon. Thanks.
and you can get it from Walmart...saving the "marine sur charge" from all boat goods providers =)