Is there anything to put on a sunbrella sail cover that will make it waterproof again? Looking for something that will last for at least 1 season each time..
Re-waterproofing Sunbrella
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some models of sunbrella fabric was never meant to be waterproof, but only as a sunshade and to shed some of the water....
I would think you could scotch-guard it with fair results.... something similar was probably applied to the material at the time it was manufactured.
there may be a better product than the scotch-guard brand, but whatever you choose will likely cause it to shed almost all the water from it rather than leaking thru.... and should last the season.
I would think you could scotch-guard it with fair results.... something similar was probably applied to the material at the time it was manufactured.
there may be a better product than the scotch-guard brand, but whatever you choose will likely cause it to shed almost all the water from it rather than leaking thru.... and should last the season.
303 Fabric Guard is endorsed and recommended by the manufacturers of Sunbrella as the best solution for restoring water repellency to Sunbrella fabric.
+1 on the 303 but make sure you clean the Sunbrella first. A little Woolite and a hand washing is recommended.
Ditto on 303. But make sure you get the right 303!
There are 2 kinds of 303. I put the wrong kind on our bimini. It then leaked like crazy.
Luckily the tech support is good and they told me how to clean it and prep it for the right 303. Did all that and we have been leak free for over a year.
303 fabric protector is excellent stuff
There are 2 kinds of 303. I put the wrong kind on our bimini. It then leaked like crazy.
Luckily the tech support is good and they told me how to clean it and prep it for the right 303. Did all that and we have been leak free for over a year.
303 fabric protector is excellent stuff
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Purchase 303 High Tech Fabric Guard From Sailboatowners.com & help support this site!!
BTW I use this sprayer for application...
Ground Works 1/2 Gallon Sprayer $7.99
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I have been using 303 for the last few years and very happy with it.
I had never done any thing to my canvas except rinse and wash it but a few years ago I noticed water dripping on the inside into my cockpit.
So for the last 2 years I have been spray 303 on it and it is great and don't
see any problems with it and a matter of fact I saw one spot on my Bimini dripping and so will give it a good application.
What I do is wash it with mild soap let dry real good and lay down on flat spot and spray it all over and let dry.
Nick
I have been using 303 for the last few years and very happy with it.
I had never done any thing to my canvas except rinse and wash it but a few years ago I noticed water dripping on the inside into my cockpit.
So for the last 2 years I have been spray 303 on it and it is great and don't
see any problems with it and a matter of fact I saw one spot on my Bimini dripping and so will give it a good application.
What I do is wash it with mild soap let dry real good and lay down on flat spot and spray it all over and let dry.
Nick