Thanks!! I will let you know how it goes.
Thanks!! I will let you know how it goes.
"We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker.
It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions." - Ronald Reagan
I learned a few important things from a recent project:
- It is best to seal the tarp while it is hanging. This opens up the seams and allows the silicone to penetrate as much as possible.
- Make sure to apply the silicone on the small holes through which the thread penetrates the fabric (aka "the seam").
- It is only necessary to seal the inside. This protects the sealant from the sun's UV rays, so it lasts longer.
- Use Permatex or VersaChem flowable silicone. This is sold in auto-parts stores to seal windshields. It costs about five bucks.
- Keep the tarp hung for 24 hours, at which point the sealant will be fully cured (per the package instructions)
A link to my project. See posts #6 and #13: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=73936
Last edited by Gravity; 08-30-2013 at 09:15.
I used Permatex on the inside of the pullouts of my SF and didn't use any powder of any sort (though I let it dry probably three days in my basement) and have had zero issues.
I agree with all the advice given except this^.Originally Posted by fiveonomo
Talcum powder is used in many products. While I wouldn't buy a can for one tarp, it is generally available as Tire Talc.
I didn't believe him either but after many, many stores I was unable to locate any of it. However, I still think it is made and I just haven't located it yet.
"We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker.
It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions." - Ronald Reagan
I just wanted to confirm that this is the right stuff.
That's the right stuff.
Talcum powder is still made and sold. Gold bond contains talcum powder. Or you can buy it here http://www.amazon.com/Clubman-Classi...=talcum+powder
Or use corn starch instead of talc it will do the same thing
A couple years ago, the last time I bought talcum powder/baby powder, I had a hard time finding it in the drug stores nearest to me. Had to go to one of the large box stores. I even got a funny look from a couple clerks when I asked about baby powder.
I mentioned this lately to a friend and she said that baby powder has fallen out of favor because it can cause harm to babies that breath it in. I had never thought about that.
Last edited by Tuckahoe; 09-03-2013 at 17:25.
"In the beginning, all America was Virginia." -William Byrd
...baby powder, and powder in general is super easy around these parts to find. Heck our Dollar Tree has several different powders.
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