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Quote: Originally posted by corpogreen on 21/6/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by grommie75 on 21/6/2008

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I was always told not to touch the walls of the canvas when its raining as this causes it to leak, but as its not leaking as such then if you put some thompsons on and I think you will be ok....... Im sure someone will soon say different if im wrong

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What brand of awning cleaner was it? And did you rinse it off properly ie with several rinses of clean water? (I usually suggest at least ten rinses, and I'm not joking.) Also, was the brush or sponge you used to clean the canvas new, or was it possibly contaminated with something?

Next set of questions. Did the previous owner mention if he'd ever reproofed the canvas? Because if so the waterproofing can darken canvas a little and by cleaning it off again you may have restored the canvas to the original lighter colour, and the difference in proofing treatments now may have caused the canvas to show a different colour when wet.

Finally yes, touching even the best proofed cotton canvas on the inside will cause it to leak as water is wicked through by the pressure of your finger.

However unless you've used something totally unsuitable or (shudder) detergent based to clean the canvas then you're unlikely to have damaged it. Rinse it again a few more times, allow to dry then reproof it. It should be fine.

If you have used a cleaner you should reproof it afterwards.

Sue

You don't need to reproof on the inside, just the outside.  Valkscot is the oracle when it comes to cleaning and reproofing!  She helped us out with similar concerns a few months ago!  I have never run my fingers down a wet canvas since! Honest.

P.S. don't feel stupid - I know everyone has been there at some point or another, we certainly have .  It's a huge learning curve!

thanks to you all we are feeling a bit better about it. It too windy today to put it up, so we are going to have a look tomorrow.

thanks again