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Landlocked posted 05-13-2014 03:48 PM ET (US)
Just an FYI... After seeing all the recent commercials for Never-Wet, I decided it might be a good water proofing treatment for the canvas console cover on my Montauk. I purchased a 2 can set at a local store for $16.95. The product consists of a two part application with can 1 being the basecoat and can 2 being the top coat. Each set covers a whopping 10 square feet.
After draping the cover over an old shelf unit to eliminate folds and wrinkles, I followed the directions on the cans to the letter in applying the product. I allowed the appropriate drying times between coats and after the final application. After allowing it to dry about two hours in the sun, I hit it with a light spray from a water hose to see what happened. The water promptly soaked right through.
The labels warning about a chalky feeling to fabric after application was accurate. That's about the only thing that was.
Just my 2cents. Use at your own risk.
Ll.
deepwater posted 05-13-2014 04:32 PM ET (US)
Noted ,,Thanks
Binkster posted 05-13-2014 07:08 PM ET (US)
If you bought it at a big box store or a chain hardware, returned the cans and get a refund. Shouldn't be a problem.
rich
macfam posted 05-13-2014 07:55 PM ET (US)
For canvas water-proofing, I strongly recommend 303 High Tech Fabric Guard.
jimh posted 05-13-2014 09:05 PM ET (US)
Re 303 High Tech Fabric Guard:
I try to apply a heavy treatment of 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to my SUNBRELLA canvas every Spring. I usually wash the canvas first, using WOOLITE. I try to do this on a warm and sunny day. Once the canvas is completely dry after washing, I spray on the 303.
We've been under that canvas in some really heavy and soaking rains, and never had a drop leak through.
Landlocked posted 05-13-2014 10:23 PM ET (US)
Goes to show my Dad was right. Newer doesn't doesn't necessarily mean better...
I'll let this crap bake off for a month or two and then give the 303 a try.
Thanks,
Ll.
vze2gbs4 posted 05-14-2014 12:00 AM ET (US)
303 Rules.Dont bother anything else because nothing come close . Get gallon for couple of seasons and forget about this department of maintenance.
[Twelve duplicated deleted--jimh]
jimh posted 05-14-2014 12:59 AM ET (US)
ASIDE: Every time you hit "SUBMIT REPLY" you are going to get a new article posted. Try to be more patient if hitting SUBMIT REPLY anytime after Midnight Eastern Time until about 12:20 a.m.. The system response slows down at that time of night due to some housekeeping tasks.
wezie posted 05-14-2014 09:27 AM ET (US)
These results are in line with previous experiences with Never Wet.
SO is is being confirmed that there is really no use for this stuff. Just a great idea in a can with NO real use, except to Separate You from Your Money.
303 is still the one to use.
Jerry Townsend posted 05-14-2014 04:20 PM ET (US)
And then, one can use a material that was, at one time, called Herculite. A vinyl impregnated double locked nylon fabric. Virtually indestructable, water-proof, cannot burn, cannot be torn, in different weights, different colors and nearly as flexible as canvas. The only material certified for naval gun covers. But - it is more expensive than canvas.
I have used Herculite for many years - the boat cover, boy-scout bags for pack frames, horse panniers, floor for a 10 X 12 wall tent, ... Good stuff - but, a bit more expensive than canvas. ---- Jerry/Idaho

jhomeist posted 05-19-2014 09:39 PM ET (US)
I'm not familiar with 303 but have a need and would like to try it. Can someone look on their product and tell me how many square feet per oz the coverage is, so I know what size bottle to order? Are there any typical chain stores that I might find it in locally? Thanks.

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Author	Topic: Rustoleum Never Wet on Canvas
Landlocked	posted 05-13-2014 03:48 PM ET (US) Just an FYI... After seeing all the recent commercials for Never-Wet, I decided it might be a good water proofing treatment for the canvas console cover on my Montauk. I purchased a 2 can set at a local store for $16.95. The product consists of a two part application with can 1 being the basecoat and can 2 being the top coat. Each set covers a whopping 10 square feet. After draping the cover over an old shelf unit to eliminate folds and wrinkles, I followed the directions on the cans to the letter in applying the product. I allowed the appropriate drying times between coats and after the final application. After allowing it to dry about two hours in the sun, I hit it with a light spray from a water hose to see what happened. The water promptly soaked right through. The labels warning about a chalky feeling to fabric after application was accurate. That's about the only thing that was. Just my 2cents. Use at your own risk. Ll.
deepwater	posted 05-13-2014 04:32 PM ET (US) Noted ,,Thanks
Binkster	posted 05-13-2014 07:08 PM ET (US) If you bought it at a big box store or a chain hardware, returned the cans and get a refund. Shouldn't be a problem. rich
macfam	posted 05-13-2014 07:55 PM ET (US) For canvas water-proofing, I strongly recommend 303 High Tech Fabric Guard.
jimh	posted 05-13-2014 09:05 PM ET (US) Re 303 High Tech Fabric Guard: I try to apply a heavy treatment of 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to my SUNBRELLA canvas every Spring. I usually wash the canvas first, using WOOLITE. I try to do this on a warm and sunny day. Once the canvas is completely dry after washing, I spray on the 303. We've been under that canvas in some really heavy and soaking rains, and never had a drop leak through.
Landlocked	posted 05-13-2014 10:23 PM ET (US) Goes to show my Dad was right. Newer doesn't doesn't necessarily mean better... I'll let this crap bake off for a month or two and then give the 303 a try. Thanks, Ll.
vze2gbs4	posted 05-14-2014 12:00 AM ET (US) 303 Rules.Dont bother anything else because nothing come close . Get gallon for couple of seasons and forget about this department of maintenance. [Twelve duplicated deleted--jimh]
jimh	posted 05-14-2014 12:59 AM ET (US) ASIDE: Every time you hit "SUBMIT REPLY" you are going to get a new article posted. Try to be more patient if hitting SUBMIT REPLY anytime after Midnight Eastern Time until about 12:20 a.m.. The system response slows down at that time of night due to some housekeeping tasks.
wezie	posted 05-14-2014 09:27 AM ET (US) These results are in line with previous experiences with Never Wet. SO is is being confirmed that there is really no use for this stuff. Just a great idea in a can with NO real use, except to Separate You from Your Money. 303 is still the one to use.
Jerry Townsend	posted 05-14-2014 04:20 PM ET (US) And then, one can use a material that was, at one time, called Herculite. A vinyl impregnated double locked nylon fabric. Virtually indestructable, water-proof, cannot burn, cannot be torn, in different weights, different colors and nearly as flexible as canvas. The only material certified for naval gun covers. But - it is more expensive than canvas. I have used Herculite for many years - the boat cover, boy-scout bags for pack frames, horse panniers, floor for a 10 X 12 wall tent, ... Good stuff - but, a bit more expensive than canvas. ---- Jerry/Idaho
jhomeist	posted 05-19-2014 09:39 PM ET (US) I'm not familiar with 303 but have a need and would like to try it. Can someone look on their product and tell me how many square feet per oz the coverage is, so I know what size bottle to order? Are there any typical chain stores that I might find it in locally? Thanks.