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New tarp how to season the canvas
« on: December 26, 2012, 07:13:52 PM »
Bought a new swag today.
Want to season the canvas. Do i just put it in the bath and leave it there for a hour or so then set it up to dry and repeat??

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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2012, 07:14:46 PM »
I left mine setup in the back yard for a week and hosed it down every night.
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2012, 07:15:00 PM »
Ohh my new tarp. I mean new swag no more rum for me lol
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2012, 07:28:11 PM »
Hose it inside and out d4d ?
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2012, 07:29:55 PM »
Just the outside
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2012, 07:31:05 PM »
Set it up and soak it and dry a coupla times.

Don't leave it set up in the backyard o'night though what with the 'minda' phenomenon you have up Ippy way.
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2012, 07:34:02 PM »
Ok cheers will soak it tomorrow morning let it dry and repeat. Can it dry in sun or it dont matter.
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2012, 07:34:53 PM »
Drying in the shade is best
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Re: New tarp how to season the canvas
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2012, 07:35:47 PM »
Ok cheers.
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