Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: Canopy Cover - Found some Sunbrella Material

Tue, 18 May 2004 20:22:03 -0700 

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Wayne,
No thanks.  I'll pass on that one.   :-)
 
Hope to see you at Watsonville for the Antique Fly In Memorial Day weekend!

Dan
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From: Wayne
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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: Canopy Cover - Found some Sunbrella Material

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Hey Dan::
All Norm could seem to locate in Canada (eh), was a flowery print, What's wrong with a little Paisley on the flightline?
 
Wayne:   Puce, maybe or Tomato Bisque!
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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:34 AM
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: Canopy Cover - Found some Sunbrella Material

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Greg,
Good points about the thread & canopy.  Some type of synthetic UV resistant thread is a must, as is some type of soft material lining to protect the canopy (silk or a satin type material lining).
 
Dan
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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:24 AM
Subject: RE: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: Canopy Cover - Found some Sunbrella Material

At 08:57 AM 5/18/2004, Joseph Czaplicki wrote:

Sunbrella is great stuff and is sure to give a minimun of 5 years wear. It's the stitching that usually goes first from sun deterioration.

But do at least try the family Singer on it. You might be surprised. Although durable,
Sunbrella isn't all that thick and a good sharp needle pops right through. It's much
easier on the machine than, for example, standard grade denim. Back when I had
my boat, a friend made a full set of sail and rail covers on a good-quality home-type
machine (not the bottom-of-the line, but not industrial by any means).

My experience in home-brewing boat covers also brings another recollection to
mind...go to a canvas shop and get some UV-proof thread. The ordinary cotton
and dacron stuff sold in fabric stores deteriorates quickly when exposed to UV
light. Although the Sunbrella will last for years on end, fabric-store thread will quit
after a season or two and you'll have a 'cover kit' flapping around in the breeze!

Also...sunbrella is a bit abrasive. Anything in contact with your precious canopy
should be softer. Check out one of Bruce's covers some time. You'll see that it's
lined with acrylic felt. A two layer cover with Sunbrella to take the sun and felt to
protect the finish is not a bad idea.

Greg

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