Seam Sealing Report ???'sss

[lazy river road]

Ok So I seam sealed the inner side of my tarp. Both the pull out and ridgeline. I even threw some on the webbing a very light coat to make sure nothing would seap in. The one thing I LEARNED and advice id give to any one who is seam sealing for the first time is, Do both sides and do the inside first. Thats a great way to pratice, the inside of my tarp seal is way neater then the outside of my tarp. O well now I know for next time. Thanks Shug on the advice of sealing both sides. Cant wait to hose thing thing down and see if I actually did a good job

[Hangin'Yankee]

IMHO the best seam seal out there is the Permatex Flowable Sealer. It doesn't dry tacky, flows into needle holes, and if you cut the tip and apply it straight from the tube, it goes on with relatively low mess. I seal one side.

I'm with you. Cheap, easy to apply and best of all... it works!

Randy

[Grillmastertoo]

I have received my mega-tarp from Scott and am ready to seal it up....

I am confused which product to use. I have decided to use a McNett product, but when i went to the store, all i found was Seam Grip :
http://www.mcnett.com/Seam-Grip-Seam...pair-P133.aspx

I thoguht folks had been talking about using SilNet:
http://www.mcnett.com/SilNet-Silicon...aler-P143.aspx

The SilNet prodcut specifically mentions using on silnylon, but i cant find it in my local outfitters..

Can anyone advise if either one is ok to use?

Thanks
Allen

[Grillmastertoo]

Upon further reading, i foudn this under the seamgrip description:
"From Mc Nett Corporation. A very flexible and abrasion resistant waterproof urethane sealer that seals permanently with one application. Seals seams and can also repair holes and tears. Seals all inside floor & fly seams on an avg. 2-person tent. This product will not work on silnylon fabric -our item# 4026 will- see silicone seam sealer below.

So, i guess i will order the Silnet from somewhere....

[JerryW]

I have received my mega-tarp from Scott and am ready to seal it up....

I am confused which product to use.

See post #11 above. You can probably find it at any automotive supply store.

[Albert Skye]

Anyone ever tried Thompson's Water Seal?
I've heard urban legends of people using this and they say it works greta? Just curious!

I've not tried it but the company does make a product specifically for fabric and leather.

My father used it on his hat (but I think that was the stuff meant for wood).