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tigertiger

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dressing cotton sails
« on: August 10, 2008, 12:36:03 am »

I have read that it is best to dress cotton sails on a model with some kind of waterproofing.

What is a suitable product for this?
Would this be a liquid or other form of proofing?
How would it be applied?
How much do I need? bottles per sq metre etc.

Answers eagerly awaited. I am in UK at the moment and I can buy stuff.
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Re: dressing cotton sails
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2008, 04:35:20 am »

How about something like 3M Scotchguard® or other silicone-based spray designed for upholstery?

Chuck
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barryfoote

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Re: dressing cotton sails
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2008, 08:30:42 am »

Pop into an outdoor shop. The type that sells waterproof jackets etc. They sell various waterproofing agents for cotton, usually in either a spray or cloth applicator style. Perfect for the job...
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Re: dressing cotton sails
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2008, 02:44:21 pm »

Pop into an outdoor shop. The type that sells waterproof jackets etc. They sell various waterproofing agents for cotton, usually in either a spray or cloth applicator style. Perfect for the job...

Beat me to it Footski, that's what I used on the Thames Barge sails

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GaryM

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Re: dressing cotton sails
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 03:39:58 am »

You can get water proofing sprays from camping and caravanning shops as well

Gary :)
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Re: dressing cotton sails
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2008, 10:19:07 pm »

Finaly managed to aquire Nikwax cotton treatment.
Most of the outdoor shops only do it for polarfleece, Goretex and synthetics. So I got it on t'internet

Thanks for the advice gents.
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