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Post by Crockett on Jan 3, 2016 9:11:05 GMT -8
Although I generally use just a tarp when backpacking, I have a few tents I use when canoeing and one of my favourite (perhaps for sentimental reasons) is my old Eureka Timberline 2 that I bought used in 2001. Still in great shape after all these years except the floor coating no longer prevents water seeping in from underneath. I use a ground sheet with it now but I was wondering if there is any way to reseal the floor.
Has anyone done this before?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 10:28:40 GMT -8
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Post by tigger on Jan 3, 2016 15:12:39 GMT -8
I used thinned silicone with a paint roller around four years ago. Worked quite well and still going strong.
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Post by franco on Jan 3, 2016 17:32:24 GMT -8
I would go for the Tent Sure .
If you choose the thinned silicone version, I would suggest a very high mineral spirit to silicone mix (something like 5:1) so that you end up with a very thin silicone layer when it dries otherwise can remain sticky for a long time and or peel off.
I also suggest a sponge brush not the typical hair type.
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Post by Crockett on Jan 3, 2016 18:50:00 GMT -8
Yeah, that sounds like the ticket. Should that be applied to the exterior side or interior side of the floor..or both? Thanks, all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 18:55:15 GMT -8
Yeah, that sounds like the ticket. Should that be applied to the exterior side or interior side of the floor..or both? Thanks, all. Inside. When it is dried apply a bit of talc powder to the floor to temper the stickiness. |
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