Re: [MV] Canvas top manteinance

Winne, Jim (jwinne@nettally.com)
Mon, 15 Mar 1999 23:09:40 -0500

Hi Brent and list,

Has anybody tried boiled linseed oil as a waterproofer for canvas? I think
that is what they used on ships at one time. It may be too stiff .....I
have never tried it on cloth but it makes a "plasticy" coating on wood and
metal. Any info appreciated.

Tnx,
Jim MVPA #17216

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> From: Brent McClearen <brent@multipro.com>
> To: MILITARY BOX CHAT <mil-veh@skylee.com>; Vittorio Argento
<vargento@lcnet.it>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Canvas top manteinance
> Date: Monday, March 15, 1999 22:44 PM
>
> Vittorio,
> Try plain old Thompsons Waterseal to seal your jeep canvas! It is
relatively
> cheap, and works great!
> Brent
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vittorio Argento <vargento@lcnet.it>
> To: List Military Veichles <mil-veh@skylee.com>
> Date: Monday, March 15, 1999 1:57 PM
> Subject: [MV] Canvas top manteinance
>
>
> >Hi from Italy.
> > Who knows how to maintain an original MB canvas top? I thing it must be
> >treated with a kind of wax to keep it waterproofed and to keep the
cotton
> >elastic and longlasting. What should I use and which are the directions?
> >Thanks in advance.
> >Vittorio Argento
> >MVPA 9868
> >1943 MB
> >
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