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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
By:Justin
Date: 5/22/2010, 11:33 am

: There's a good possibility that the side without the PVC coating
: has some form of waterproof coating (DWR) that may prevent
: varnish from sticking. This fabric would only be a bargain if it
: actually works, so don't let the price drive your decision. I
: strongly suggest that you make a test panel and see if this
: stuff is any good.

Doing that now. Outdoor Acrylic paint on front, on one piece, back on another. Polyurethane on front on one piece and back on another. What are some goods tests to do after it dries?

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for skin?
Justin -- 5/22/2010, 12:14 am
Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Ken Blanton -- 5/22/2010, 3:29 pm
Re: Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Bill Hamm -- 5/23/2010, 12:31 am
Re: Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Mike Hanks -- 5/23/2010, 12:52 am
Re: Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Bill Hamm -- 6/3/2010, 2:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Brian Nystrom -- 5/22/2010, 9:36 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Justin -- 5/22/2010, 11:33 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Mike Hanks -- 5/22/2010, 12:18 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Dave Gentry -- 5/22/2010, 2:05 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Rosanna Lovecchio -- 5/22/2010, 7:48 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Doug S -- 5/22/2010, 1:08 am