Waterproofing a cover

pedboydan · Outlaw Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Posts: 129 City: SJSU

It seems like rainy season wants to come a little more quickly than usual, so I thought that I should make sure my cover will work during the rain.

The cover is 8 years old and has never been rewaterproofed. I was thinking of just scrubbing the cover down with soap and water, hosing it off and after it is dry put it on my boat and spray a few cans of scotch guard on it. Any suggestions on my procedure or recommendations for somthing better than scotch guard would be appreciated.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 01, 2004 5:38 pm Post subject:

that might just work Laughing

never tried

NautiqueJeff · Criminal Joined: 19 Nov 2003 Posts: 51 City: Lake Anna, VA

303 Fabric Guard would be a much better choice. Click the link to read about it.

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=fabricguard

intotheflats · Posted: Oct 02, 2004 9:31 pm Post subject:

NautiqueJeff, good call. that is the best stuff on the market although it is a bit pricey. Another good one is starbright waterproofing. A gallon is only like $22 and it works pretty good. the key is to really saturate the cover with the waterproofing and make sure it is clean first.

BIZ · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 184 City: Dallas

Your local Dry cleaner will clean your cover for you and then use the 303, Seems to work much better that Scotchguard.

Fishmaster · Posted: Oct 04, 2004 9:33 am Post subject:

Do you know if your cover is made with Sunbrella fabric? They recommend 303 and have some good info at http://www.sunbrella.com/usa/carecleaning_awningmarine.shtml on this subject