Looking for "NON-STICKY" methods of waterproofing tarps.
Waterproofing Canvas TARPS..??
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Back in the dark ages, our scout troop had canvas tents. About once a year, when we had a nice no rain campout (they didn't happen often enough for me 
) the cans of "Camp Dry" would come out and get sprayed on the tents. Let it dry good.
Worked pretty good as I remember, but it's been 50+ years.
BTW, NEVER set your tent up with a front flap that doesn't slope (don't ask how I learned)
) the cans of "Camp Dry" would come out and get sprayed on the tents. Let it dry good.Worked pretty good as I remember, but it's been 50+ years.
BTW, NEVER set your tent up with a front flap that doesn't slope (don't ask how I learned)
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The product that most closely compares to WW2 tent and vehicle canvas waterproofing is Canvak. It is used by jeep restorers (including myself) and WW2 reenactors. It is a wax-based liquid that can be sprayed on or brushed on. If you ever smelled the odor (aroma) of military OD canvas on a hot, sunny day, this product will do it.
https://www.canvasetc.com/product/canvak-canvas-wax/
https://www.canvasetc.com/product/canvak-canvas-wax/
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I don’t know about what the others have listed but when I got our canvas tarps it just said boiled linseed oil- haven’t had to do it yet and they are several years old.
