Faded Canvas

[McGil]

My maroon colored canvas bimini top that keeps me out of the sun is fading from sun exposure.Does anyone know if I can dye the canvas to restore its color.I'd hate to drop 2-3 grand for another top.Thanks

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Faded Canvas

I posted the same question a while and got ZERO replies.I know someone that used a spray paint for fabric and vinyl.It looked great but you must get very good and even coverage or it will show where it is thinner coverage.Charlie

 

[hocus de la pocus]

Re: Faded Canvas

Wow, what a GREAT question<br /><br />OK, stick with me. Here's what you do:<br /><br />Step #1 remove top from boat. <br />Step #2 put top into a kiddie pool. <br />Step #3 Fill pool with grape juice, black coffee, and cheep red wine, stir. <br />Step #4 remove, rinse, and air dry top. <br />Step #5 reinstall the top. <br /><br />VOILA! Yer done.

 

[airman]

Re: Faded Canvas

If/when you do end up replacing your top, get a color that has a fine pattern to it (eg mocha). From a distance the pattern blends to look like a solid but it won't show marks or fading for a lot longer.

 

[BRIAN03]

Re: Faded Canvas

What a great start Hocus/Pocus. Cant wait to see future posts.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Faded Canvas

When I was running a soft-top, Sunbrella bimini, I gave it a heavy coat of ScotchGuard every year.....<br />It Stopped all the Leaks,+ Little or No Fading in the 8 years I had it......<br /><br />In your case, I'd buy a few packages of Dye,+ head off to the local Laundry Mat(No reason to Color you own washing machine)......

 

[Walt T]

Re: Faded Canvas

Next time use a cover with a white top. It will reflect the sun and the shade will be cooler.

 

[CCrew]

Re: Faded Canvas

Hocus Pocus is right about one thing.. Using the kiddie pool trick and some dye will do the job, and not get you beaten to death by the laundromat owner..<br /><br />-Roger

 

[McGil]

Re: Faded Canvas

Thanks for all the replies I'll check the Boston boat show for dye products.As far as hocus pocus, your method is a bit too extreme.I'd hate to have my head turned for a split second,the kid fall in the kiddie pool dye,and come out looking like the Grape Girl in Willie Wonka and the chocolate factory!OOOP

 

[moderator1]

Re: Faded Canvas

Moving to Boat Questions.

 

[BillP]

Re: Faded Canvas

I've used RITZ cloth dye to recolor auto carpets and it works A1. Apply with a sponge and let dry. If it works on that material it should work on Sunbrella types.

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Faded Canvas

I think the Ritz dye would work also. I would follow it up with a UV blocker in addition to the Scotchguard. It comes in a spray can, you need at least 2 maybe 3. I found it at JoAnne's Fabrics and used it on my patio cushions and it worked great.<br /><br />Good luck.