Canvas treatment ?

randalnh · 09-15-2017, 05:07 PM

I used "Never Wet" from Rustoleum last season and if you follow the directions, it works really good on canvas. It is a bit pricey, but does work.

Got to make sure the canvas is dry and clean and if you can apply in the garage or other calm area, it helps. I took two step ladders and a couple of 2x4's between them and spread my cockpit canvas over them. Took about 2 hours start to finish - I did 2 coats and it has to dry between coats.

Also use it to waterproof shoes, jackets, etc. - stuff works great!

Knomad · 09-15-2017, 06:45 PM

Boat canvas is not waterproof. It needs to breathe. You can expect some water during heavy rain. I've found that a combination of 303 Fabric Cleaner and 303 Fabric Protectorant works best to keep your canvas in good condition and minimizes any leaking through the fabric.

09-15-2017, 05:07 PM	#1
randalnh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	I used "Never Wet" from Rustoleum last season and if you follow the directions, it works really good on canvas. It is a bit pricey, but does work. Got to make sure the canvas is dry and clean and if you can apply in the garage or other calm area, it helps. I took two step ladders and a couple of 2x4's between them and spread my cockpit canvas over them. Took about 2 hours start to finish - I did 2 coats and it has to dry between coats. Also use it to waterproof shoes, jackets, etc. - stuff works great!

09-15-2017, 06:45 PM	#2
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Boat canvas is not waterproof. It needs to breathe. You can expect some water during heavy rain. I've found that a combination of 303 Fabric Cleaner and 303 Fabric Protectorant works best to keep your canvas in good condition and minimizes any leaking through the fabric.