Which is the best type of silicone for thinning to stick on reinforcement points to tarp, i think i have seen some where saying ge2 type silicone?
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Which is the best type of silicone for thinning to stick on reinforcement points to tarp, i think i have seen some where saying ge2 type silicone?
Many thanks
I wasn't aware that anyone "glued" on reinforcement patches to tarps. This is assuming we're talking about silnylon fabric. Normally, they are stitched on.
I'm assuming you're talking about using it to seal the already existing reinforcement piece? I use the GE 100% silicone tubes. They are inexpensive and can be capped off for later use. Mix it with mineral spirits... 3 : 1 ratio. Mineral spirits being 3.Originally Posted by chefslot
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Thats the one, cheers for the quick reply. yes its to be stiched on to ripstop parachute silicone nylon, just want to help aid the reinforcement to the fabric and to make it a little easier to sew. so whats the deal with acetoxy silicone?
Sorry should have changed the title too acetoxy instead of acetone.
FWIW...This seems like an extra step that gains little and may cause sewing problems from the thread dragging on the silicone. There's a reason why the "tried and true" methods are....well...tried and true.
Pullouts are attached to triangular reinforcement patches which are glued (with silicone seam-sealer) as well as stitched to the body of the tarp. Gluing spreads the load out much better than stitching and also adds to the strength of the fabric. A line of stitching is a weak point, especially for thin fabrics like silnylon, and thus a reinforcement patch which is only attached by stitching doesn't really provide that much reinforcement.
Copied from a blog, i agree with this easier to sew the silicone once dry shouldn't stick to the needle, after all i'm sewing silnylon which has silicone on it anyways. also agree about spreading the force. it may take time to glue but will free up time when sewing. just seen so many types of silicone sealant out there. straw huts used to be tried and true ^^
Seal it after you stitch chef. It is the best way for the thread injector. IMO
Adding any glue, tape or sticky substance will inherently cause issues with the needle, thread or machine.
I'm 90% going to try this method, and looked into the pro's and con's so just want to talk about experiences of silicon sealant types and the curing methods that each one uses.
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