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Forums › Home Workshop › 30 year old canvas tent. Needs waterproofing.


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Topic # 160061 22-Dec-2014 11:27
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What is the best product for waterproofing a canvas tent?

We put the tent up last night and is survived the rain however I would still like the increase it's longevity.





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  Reply # 1201911 22-Dec-2014 11:31
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Whale fat could work well but may be frowned upon, expensive, and smelly. I have a spray for my oilskin jacket, you can probably get products made to waterproof tents from outdoor stores.




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  Reply # 1201936 22-Dec-2014 11:48
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http://www.bunnings.co.nz/campmaster-camping-outdoors-water-proofing-aerosol-300g_p00501271 

http://www.liquidpearl.co.nz/tentMagic.htm 

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  Reply # 1201974 22-Dec-2014 12:41
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google > Nikwax or Dynaproof - ive ued both



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  Reply # 1202685 23-Dec-2014 14:56
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Thanks for all the information.





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