Canvas Cab Cover Preservation

[sellbooze]

I have a canvas cover on the cab of my M35a2. It was brand new when I purchased and would like to keep it nice the best I can in this brutal Central Florida Sun. Any tips on products that might make it last longer. And yes I understand keeping out of the sun would be the first item on the list (thank you Captain Obvious) , but thats not possible.

 

[SCSG-G4]

Put a UV resistant tarp over it while it's not moving. Exposure to the elements is the killer.

 

[sellbooze]

I would love to do that , but I keep it out front of my business to attract attention.

 

[shadowrwolf]

just do a OD green tarp or get some cheep canvas to cover it with, can probably rig it so drivers by cant notice

 

[eagle4g63]

Go to a sporting goods place and find UV protectant and water proofing spray for tents....use the heck out of it. I forget the name of the stuff my dad put on the old canvas tent but it worked great...the thing lasted for YEARS.

You did mean canvas...not the new vinyl covered stuff, right?

 

[bede63]

There is a product called CANVAK that is supposedly just the thing for this. I have not used it but it comes highly recommended.

Regards,

Charles

 

[gungearz]

For vinyl, you can use armoral uv protectant and just try to keep it as shaded as possible but for canvas, I don't know for in which I never had canvas yet. All and all, nothing lasts forever.

 

[135gmc]

The old military product for this was tradenamed CANVAK - it was a blend of mineral spirits, waxes, green dye, and a mildew preventer. Look for a surplus store that's been around for a while, or a tent repair company for something similar - high end camping suppliers won't know what you are talking about, but someone who repairs tents or awnings should. You might not be able to find it with green dye, but the clear will do the same. I don't know how much sum protection it offers, but at least it will stay waterproof and mildew proof. For sun protection, probably the best answer would be one of the silver-colored tarps and some bungee cords.

 

[SteveKuhn]

Lotsa CANVAK vendors on Google. Thinking of trying it. Thanks.

Steve

 

[kcollum]

Mytarp.com sells it 24.95 a gallon

Canvak is an after-market water and mildew resistant solution that can be applied to extend the life of cotton duck canvas. Brush on water-resistant Canvak canvas preservative for RETREATING awnings, tarpaulins, canvas, covers and tents.Very easy to apply. Just clean and dry fabric surface to be treated, then brush on Canvak. Let it dry. One gallon can.

Canvak is not recommended for use on vinyl finishes or synthetic fabrics. Please make sure to find out the exact fabric type of your tarp, tent or awning and test it before applying.

Canvak Ingredients

85% Mineral Spirits
12.5% Inactive Ingredients
2.5% Zinc Naphthenate