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hmmm -- we may be talking about two different things, as the "Sunbrella" that my rendezvous tent is made out of, is 100% cotton canvas, with a UV coating on the outside you could, of course, treat it like any old ragwing airplane, and paint it with one of the polyurethanes or enamels -- just talk with someone who knows paint (Bent Edbensen, on the Aeronca list, would be a good one) to get one which will not be stiff when dry (and of course you needn't put on a very thick coat since you are just disguising the pattern) if I'm wrong, and this Sunbrella is acrylic, synthetic ... be sure to line it with a soft woven 100% cotton, your windscreen will appreciate it ... ----- Original Message ----- From: "MAGIC VAC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sunbrella is nothing more than an acrylic material. Acrylic is inherently UV resistant, which is why it lasts so long. If you want to paint it, use an Automotive type Acrylic Enamel paint with a flex agent in it. Should last a long time, and will help stop cracking when you fold it up. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 1:26 AM Hi, Thanks for all of the great info. I did get the enough Sunbrella to make the canopy cover but I will have to cover or paint it. A cloth cover (to hide the floral pattern) will probably deteriorate much faster than the Sunbrella. I would prefer to paint it as the paint may hold up better. If anyone knows the correct type of paint to use on sunbrella please let me know. Thanks Again Norm Decou ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/
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