paul connor Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone could offer advice about the application and use of canvas paint. I would like to paint the GMC CCKW seat covers, as they are very faded and look quite tired, so was wondering if this has been done before? Obviously, I do not want something to rub off on my clothes or to turn the seats very solid in texture, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'd actually keep them the way they are, Paul. Or choose to get a net set of covers for them.. No risk of running colors, or stains on the clothes, and they will look nice too. John and Mary Worthing has them: http://www.canvasco.com/ For 135£ ou get new canvas that smells and looks good,m is water proof, and will last you years to come. My Dodge WC 51 canvas that I got from Worthings was purchased in 1993 (!) and still good, albeit faded and worn. I have applied new weather proofing once only. Best of luck, Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thank you Goran. Having just looked at the Worthing Canvas website I see they offer new seat canvas for a closed cab for £70. Considering it would cost around £35 for the canvas paint I would say replacement is the better avenue indeed! Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Definitely worth getting fresh canvas then. Glad I could help. Best of luck, don't forget to show us the results with the new canvas. Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) AFAIK proper canvas paint is water based. Years ago at the MOD Misc. auctions it was dumped by the pallet load , not date expired - just so they did not have the risk of storage below 0 degree C. I think they were afraid of solvent based paint attack on polyester stitching, I don't like the canvas weave to be filled with a thick clag paint. Over 45 years ago , I took the chance with a new hood . Used it until all the surface dressing was washed off. Then sprayed it with OD cellulose (50% the max. matting base), stitching remained sound. Weatherproof sealer, green algie - thing of the past , canvas esp. on roof protected from leaf residue (that has early date rotted through a canvas roof). £20 appro. Litre + std. thinners. One or two light coats and you will colour transform and canvas will still be flexible. Edited January 24, 2018 by ruxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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