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cleaning canvas cover
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:34 pm
by Dan Wolf
I have a purchased a '61 Sea Coaster with a canvas top. It is an original Thompson canvas for over the Cockpit or at least there is a silk tag sewn to canvas that say Thompson. Anyway the canvas appears in good condition except for a small hole the size of a quarter and some stains. I believe this will clean up nicely but I dont know how. I don't think throwing it in the washing machine is the correct answer. Has someone done this before? Dan
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:56 am
by LancerBoy
Definitely NOT the washer machine. It would probably get ripped to shreds and shrink too.
Just use some soapy water and a brush. Remove it from the boat, lay it down on your driveway or yard, and get the garden hose out with a bucket and some mild soap and gently scrub.
Andreas
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:06 am
by Dan Wolf
Thanks! I've been refurbishing my craft and you guys are so full of info I had no need to contact anyone for 6 months. You guys are a great reference. Dan