Waterproofing cover?

Fabric waterproofing spray will do the trick. Works wonders. You can pick it up at most hardware stores- I know our Ace Hardware has it. Makes the water bead and roll right off.

I really have no idea what the material is. I bought the boat in June and it really hasn't rained since then. The cover came with the boat. I will run to the hardware and see what they have. And we have thunderstorm warnings again. When it rains it pours...lol

(2) Questions.


1.   What is the best way to wash the cover?

2.   What is the best way to apply the 303 water proofing to the cover?

I have concerns about what the 303 may do to the rest of the boat if I apply it with the cover on the boat.



My cover is 1 yr old / from Angola Canvas Company and I believe it is Sunbrella material.









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I used the 303 fabric guard and it has so far done wonderful. I stretched it out on my drive way and soaked it down. It was a sunny day and it dried quickly. During a heavy rain it will not allow any water in.

DrCC wrote: I am now very disenchanted by 303 Products. The "Aerospace Protectant" has ruined the White Letters on the rear slick of my Schwinn Sting-Ray Krate, in only 4 years. The Fabric Guard (in my opinion) is way over priced. For canvas, you can get the same or even better results with Olympic Waterproofer, for only 12 dollars a gallon.

The deck stuff?

DrCC wrote: I am now very disenchanted by 303 Products. The "Aerospace Protectant" has ruined the White Letters on the rear slick of my Schwinn Sting-Ray Krate, in only 4 years. The Fabric Guard (in my opinion) is way over priced. For canvas, you can get the same or even better results with Olympic Waterproofer, for only 12 dollars a gallon.

Not sure why you would be spraying waterproofer on a bicycle tire?

I've used the 303 with excellent results on my current sunbrella cover and my previous on on my supersport. The best place I have found so far is on Amazon, and they got it to my door in 1 day with free shipping if you area Prime member. Lasts a full year, but that is down here in FL where we have heavy downpours on a daily basis in the summer time, and full, brutal sun most of the day. Most other places in the country you can probably get a few years out of it if you apply it correctly. Plan on using the full gallon.

303 protectant is not waterproofing, its like Armorall protectant it makes things shiny. 303 Fabric treatment is for waterproofing fabric type materials, mixing products in the same discussion.

The 303 Fabric Guard is a very good product for canvas covers. I've used it multiple times on convertible car tops and have been very impressed with the results. Many automatic car washings and water still beads off. Trick is to apply when its warm outside and be careful of your overspray when applying.

TRBenj wrote: What type of material is the cover made out of? I've had good luck re upping the waterproofing on sunbrella wih 303 fabric guard. Washed with 303 fabric cleaner beforehand. I've used the same process on sharkskin and had zero luck... Still leaked like a sieve.

I've also used the 303 on Sunbrella with good results. BKH

OverMyHead wrote: I used a product called aquatite . It is sold to the upholstery industry and lasted me through three years of storage.

I used the aquatite for several years. When they went to a water based formula, I didn't like as well. It did work, but I don't think it lasted as long as the previous formula. ICBW.

BKH

audiodude wrote: I used the 303 product on my canvas cover about 5 years ago and on my Saab convertible top. It worked great and still keeps the water out of the boat. When I did mine I washed it with some mild soap and a soft brush, then once dry, I put on a tarp that covered the whole boat then put the cover over the tarp and used a roller and paint brush to apply the 303.

Smart way to do it!