Fabric covering ?
10-18-2007, 09:51 AM
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Fabric covering ?
Does anybody know or recommend what the best and lightest iron on fabric covering
offerings are out there ? The lighter the better.
Thanks,
Jim
offerings are out there ? The lighter the better.
Thanks,
Jim
10-18-2007, 08:53 PM
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RE: Fabric covering ?
A fabric covering is not light compared to film coverings.
That said, I can highly recommend SolarTex fabric. It has an excellent adhesive and is
substantially lighter than Coverite fabric. It DOES NOT require coating the frame with
BalsaRite or StixIt to get the covering to stay on and the overlap seams are a lot less
noticeable than with Coverite.
The weave is more open than Coverite (but just as strong ), so I would suggest a
clear coat to prevent staining and make cleaning easier (SolarTex is fuel proof as
is )
That said, I can highly recommend SolarTex fabric. It has an excellent adhesive and is
substantially lighter than Coverite fabric. It DOES NOT require coating the frame with
BalsaRite or StixIt to get the covering to stay on and the overlap seams are a lot less
noticeable than with Coverite.
The weave is more open than Coverite (but just as strong ), so I would suggest a
clear coat to prevent staining and make cleaning easier (SolarTex is fuel proof as
is )
