canopy stitching starting to leak

[Dignity]

The canopy is a little bit old but still usable although now leaks a bit through the stitching. I don't want to go down the track just yet for forking out $2,500+ for new canopy, clears and side curtains and possibly more for a storm cover so that my load is legal when trailering so was wondering what products members have used to stop water leaking through the stiching, I thought there was something like a wax stick that could be used but not sure what is readily available these days.

[bluefin59]

Not sure but maybe try some dubbin it's what I use on my work boots to waterproof them and I load it up pretty think on the stitching it seems to work in that situation...Matt

[johncar]

I have used bees wax I am pretty sure a few years ago on a new canopy that had leaking stitching which seemed to fix the problem. I think I just rubbed it into and along the stitching seams. I have also heard of people using an appropriate silicon sealer with success

[Dignity]

I have had a look on the net and found a few but seal grip seems to be the one that is consistently coming up as a suitable option - has anyone used this at all, thnks.

[wayno60]

We used to use bee's wax on some of our older canvas marquee's, it comes in a tube shape like a candle and just run it over the top of the stitching.

[maru222]

camping place sell sealer spray for new tents ,years ago anyway

[gruntahunta]

Yeah. I have got a can of waterproofing spray here somewhere which I assume would work. Also used to rub a stick of waterproof wax from camping store...I reckon the one on aerodrome rd Maroochy will carry it.

[stevemid]

Camping stores sell seam sealer for tents. Made for it.
Steve

[fairpractice]

Hi, Check-out a bees wax type sealer called SNO-SEAL, Get it from ski shop or outdoor shop. Comes in tube. Warm it slightly and squeeze along stich line. Cheers john

[waterbaby]

seam seal is good use it on my trnts and swag get it from a camping shop

[Dignity]

I was in whitworths today and they no longer sell seam sealers - so i guess i will try the other products mentioned and try the camping stores but then again the rain has stopped, there is no wind and I am finished painting the cupboard - might as well go fishing.