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Persondickturpin+kids
05/9/2010 at 9:04am
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I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for re-proofing the roof area of a large tent? I will be using liquid Fabsil and I guess the best way is to have the brush on a long stick??

Anyone tried spraying the liquid fabsil??


Personmacaw
05/9/2010 at 9:21am
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Why would you need to re-proof a Outwell Norfolk Lake as it's not canvas?

Modern tent fabrics shouldn't need re-proofing, I might be wrong

regards macaw


Personwongers
05/9/2010 at 9:50am
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no you are right if it is a synthetic tent you should not need to reproof untill the tent is near the end of its life and even then not sure it's worth doing.anyway if you do go ahead one of those garden sprayers are great for the job just do it on a still day and go for a couple of light coats as this is better than one heavey.

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Persondickturpin+kids
05/9/2010 at 7:42pm
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The Norfolk Lake is polycotton and is ready for re-proofing after 3 years.


PersonDaisy2019
06/9/2010 at 10:42pm
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I think you can get fabsil in a spray can? If not why not transfer it into one of those kitchen de-greaser/work surface cleaner spray bottles and do it that way? Fine mist spray will settle onto a large area and spills will only add to the cavas/cotton area anyway. Hope this helps?

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Persondickturpin+kids
13/9/2010 at 6:52pm
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Well the job is complete, using a bush and also spraying on with a Mr Muscle glass cleaner spray bottle. The Fabsil worked well through the hand held spray for those interested for future.


PersonPigletandTigger
13/9/2010 at 7:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by dickturpin+kids on 05/9/2010
The Norfolk Lake is polycotton and is ready for re-proofing after 3 years.

Really after 3 years???   I'd imagine that's a scary prospect for many Outwell Lake owners.

Can you describe what was happening to it and what was wrong with it?   I'd be pretty hacked off in your position...

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Persondickturpin+kids
13/9/2010 at 10:00pm
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When we go away it's for a month at a time so don't feel that the re-treatment is unreasonable. We noticed this year that during heavy rain, a very fine mist was visible through the roof, so decided to re-treat when we got home.



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