Subject: RE: [baidarka] Sealant?
From: Tom Yost (tom_yost@msn.com)
Date: Thu Oct 20 2005 - 17:04:41 EDT
>I'm sure there's reams of discussion in the archives about this, and I'll
>go
>through it when I get some time, but I was wondering if there's any kind of
>general consesus about the best sealant for nylon fabric. George Dyson
>told me
>Hypalon is his first choice, unless you like the translucent look (which I
>do).
>He said he's heard complaints about water-borne one-part polyurethan, which
>is
>what I had been planning to use, because I'd also read some very positive
>things. Any advice?
Kellan,
Hypalon, and it's cousin Neoprene, are flexible and durable synthetic rubber
coatings. Hypalon is expensive ( $75.00US - $135.00US per gallon depending
on
color, toxic, and takes a while to cure completely . If you don't mind
black ,
Neoprene is less expensive ( $65.00gal), dries quicker and harder,
and like Hypalon is very durable. It may be just a bit harder to brush on.
If you don't want to sew or coat, PVC ( Polyester core / Vinyl both sides)
is an
inexpensive and durable alternative and it comes in a variety of colors and
can
easily be glued.
1. Neoprene / Hypalon info( 2 pages) Click on pic to continue
http://www.rtpnet.org/robroy/baidarka/slideshow/node-u66.html
2. PVC instructions - Many Pages ( "Next Page to Continue")
http://yostwerks.com/SkinMenu.html
Regards,
Tom
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