44GPW Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Guys, Can anyone recommend a product they have used to Waterproof a WW2 Canvas tent? Mines never been done and dont want to risk a week in Normandy without doing it. Thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ferretfixer Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 There has been threads on this before. BRICK SEALANT is the cheapest & Best way to go. B&Q Etc............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MiketheBike Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Funny enough, I just did the tilt on the 101, and used the B&Q stuff (Thompson's appears to have changed their formula and there is no longer any mention of canvas on their "Improved Formula"). I only had a chance to do one coat before we had all that rain lately and its certainly done the trick....dry a a bone inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 44GPW Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Brilliant, thanks guys. If only everything was that simple..... Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Toolman Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Funny enough, I just did the tilt on the 101, and used the B&Q stuff (Thompson's appears to have changed their formula and there is no longer any mention of canvas on their "Improved Formula").I only had a chance to do one coat before we had all that rain lately and its certainly done the trick....dry a a bone inside. Coincidence, I did the tilt on my 101 on Saturday. Used all 5 litres of fabsil. £28 quid delivered from ebay. Seems fine. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Garrison Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 The cheapest waterproofing for canvas by far. ... is actually very simple. Most people overlook its simplicity. It is sold here in New Zealand under a brand name but is simply a 40%mix of PVA (White) Glue and water. It is an excellent waterproofing agent for all types of canvas, it will not leave marks or change the colour and best of all it is NOT flammable. I have done my WWII Original Bell tent and the canvas on our Mortar Trailer amongst other things. It is easy to apply and really works in a downpour... Our 'dry' ten p worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MiketheBike Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Does the canvas stay breathable? I would have thought PVA would seal it totally? I have used unibond/PVA on other things, and even watered down it leaves a white glaze (especially on slate ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Garrison Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 It was one of my fears with any waterproofing putting it on the Bell and destroying it totally. There was no glaze and i have had no condensation issues on the inside. I would have thought it wouldnt breath also, but i guess there are so many gaps under the tent it doesnt really matter. I guess you have to take the pros and cons from all available sources. I have seen a Bell go up in flames due to the fabric and waterproofing agent. I have seen a canvas tent fall apart, it was perfectly water resistant but the product ate the stitching. The PVA remains flexible enough for folding without cracking also. It was the best product without being flammable and solvent based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MiketheBike Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cool....seems like all you need these days are a can of WD40, duct tape and PVA...... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 griff66 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 and some cardboard and underlay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rambo1969 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 1 of my friends has just bought a civvy canvas tent for the comming season. It's got a white roof and blue walls. He needs to change the colour and waterproof it. I have come up with the idea of using fence panel stain. Ive tried it on a very old thick cotton sheet, and a piece of wood, and the results look promising. I will be doing it at overlord and will start a thread with photos when ive done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guys,
Can anyone recommend a product they have used to Waterproof a WW2 Canvas tent?
Mines never been done and dont want to risk a week in Normandy without doing it.
Thanks
Richard
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