Gluing canvas. Best glue?

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 13:07

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Twinkles

I have a hard floor camper with a winding mechanism with a strap to close it. The strap rubs across the canvas where the roof frame is. I want to glue a protective patch over these areas to prevent wear.
What type of glue is best? One that won't lift around the edges.
I don't want to have it stitched as I will have to remove the whole tent from the trailer to do this. Done it before, not keen for just a protective patch. Not really necessary either.
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Jenny

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Reply By: Roughasguts - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 13:31

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 13:31

Contact glue would probably do it.
Or water proof PVA wood glue that's pretty good stuff dries clear as well.

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Reply By: Member - Jack - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 16:48

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 16:48

Thinking laterally, would a velcro-type canvas sleeve that could be slipped over the strap be an easier/less expensive solution?

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Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 16:48

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 16:48

Go to a sailmaker & get some "stickyback", it will be perfect for the job.

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Reply By: stans truck - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 17:23

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 17:23

Hi there go to one of the larger hardware stores and buy fuller 303 glue this stuff will glue anything this stuff is amazing best glue have ever tried, you name you you can glue it glue it

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Reply By: Member - Smiley Bill - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 22:56

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 22:56

Hi Twinkles,

If you are going to stick a patch on the canvas don't have sharp corners on it, cut them off. This helps prevent the patch from lifting.

SB

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