Canvas Cleaning and waterproofing

[koviak]

Looking for a canvas shop around the Mid-Atlantic region that can clean and reseal my canvas for my 370DA. I scrubbed so much last season due to the rainy summer that the waterproofing is not that great. Yes I did retreat with a 303 spray but would like to get it deep cleaned and done right. I live on the Magothy river in Pasadena MD.

 

[KevinC]

Put in in a commercial washer at a laundromat. If it is sunbrella put in a small amount of bleach. When done let it air dry. If you put in a dryer you will be buying new canvas.

Then when dry use the 303 Fabric Guard in a small hand held sprayer (pump for pressure type). You can pickup one in the garden center of Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Then on a warm low wind day spray evenly over the canvas outside. Try to stay off the eisenglass. For close areas you can mask or or use a paint brush. When dry your done!

Or you can have someone do it for you - its your call but its not that hard.

These are the official instructions:
https://www.sunbrella.com/en-us/how-to-clean/clean-sunbrella-marine-canvas

-Kevin

 

[Phasma]

I would recommend putting the canvas back on the boat while damp. Wait until it is fully air dried and then waterproof with 303. Even if you air dry you will get a little shrinkage if it isn’t stretched over its frame. <———voice of experience