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Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
By:Dave Houser
Date: 10/24/2000, 3:01 pm
In Response To: Translucent coating on Canvas (Roger Nuffer)

: Translucent coating on Canvas

: I’ve got my canvas and will be applying it to my Walrus next week. I’ve been
: kicking around how to treat the canvas for at least two months. If
: possible, I’d like to stay away from painting the canvas as I’d like for
: the look of the canvas to show through and have a more natural earthly
: look than paint can provide. On the other hand, putting a clear coating on
: the boat will be glare city when the sun is out with the white deck.

: So tonight, while at Fred Meyer, I went looking for a solution. What I found
: were various deck sealers and protectors. One type has UV protection, is
: mildew resistant, waterproof and has a mild pigmentation. Linseed oil is
: the base of one of the sealants. Has anyone looked into or used these
: types of sealant on canvas? I’d like to know before I drop 15-20 bucks on
: an experiment.

Have you looked at aircraft coatings?

Dave

Messages In This Thread

Translucent coating on Canvas
Roger Nuffer -- 10/24/2000, 2:16 am
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Jay Babina -- 10/26/2000, 3:03 pm
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Jay Babina -- 10/27/2000, 2:43 pm
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Dave Houser -- 10/24/2000, 3:01 pm
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Rehd -- 10/24/2000, 2:50 am
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Roger Nuffer -- 10/24/2000, 3:13 am
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Bill Price -- 10/24/2000, 2:46 am
Re: Translucent coating on Canvas
Roger Nuffer -- 10/24/2000, 3:05 am