Date:         Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:00:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: canvas weather resistance?
Comments: To: Lorraine Sym <lorr16ainesym@YAHOO.CA>
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I've had canvas that beaded up with water droplets on the inside but never
dripped onto the interior. With heavy winds the result might be a pretty
good mist to the inside.
Good sporting good stores sell water repellent solutions for treating tents
and other canvas / nylon items. You could apply some of the repellent. I'd
avoid Scotch Guard (it turns yellow) and avoid silicone sprays (they build
and collect dust).

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lorraine Sym" <lorr16ainesym@YAHOO.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: canvas weather resistance?


> Jeff;
>
> The canvas can get wet, it doesn't drip into the van, from my experience,
just make sure that you dry it completely out during or after your trip, or
you'll get mold really quickly.  And it would probably smell a bit as well.
>
> If I am in light rain I leave the top up, but if it rains heavily I bring
the top down to keep in the heat and not get it too wet.
>
> Lorraine
> 1981 Westy "MIA"
>
> jeff <ptreyesone@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> I was wondering about how water resistant the pop top
> canvas is--mine is in good shape, but I've never
> tested it out--
>
>
> Lorraine Sym
> 1981 Westy "MIA"
>
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