Date:         Wed, 3 Mar 1999 12:55:14 -0500
Reply-To:     "G. Matthew Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "G. Matthew Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Subject:      Re: pop top
Comments: To: "Robert W. Kelly" <bkelly@CWO.COM>

Robert-

Use absolutely nothing.

The material is designed to seal out the elephants, oops I mean *elements*
without treatment. The fibers are absorbent, and swell significantly when
exposed to water, thus making the fabric occlusive. Sure, the fabric gets
moist to the touch, just don't touch it. You can spray it with a garden
hose once it's wet, and nothing will come inside.

While I wouldn't experiment to find out, some have said that putting any
repellant (scotchgard, campdry, etc.) on the top will actually RUIN its
absorbent characteristics, and thus *creating* leaks.

Best o' luck,

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Cary, NC     USA
www.bulley-hewlett.com
(888) 468-4880 toll free


-----Original Message-----
From:   Robert W. Kelly [SMTP:bkelly@CWO.COM]
Sent:   Wednesday, March 03, 1999 12:27 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        pop top

Hello everyone, I have a cust. (and would like to do it to my camper)
that asked what to use on the canvas to treat it. Water repellent,
sealer ? Is there a product that is  recomended. Thank you
Bob K. RWK Enterprises (ADC Automotive Placerville Ca.)