Waterproofing fabric - can I use tent spray?

[Mosaic]

I am experimenting with adding a showerproof coating to ordinary non-waterproofed fabrics, and I wondered if using the kind of spray like nik-wax that you use on camping gear would do the job. Has anyone else tried this, or do you have any thoughts?

[ChuckFickens]

What do you mean by "ordinary fabric"?

Seal n Glide is one option (available from chandlers)

http://www.dinghy.pur...lide-glaze-100ml.html

[Mosaic]

Interesting one Chuck as it would be 'cotton sailcloth' I will work with, ie a smooth twill weave 1005 cotton.

[Mosaic]

100%.....

[alan-r]

yes i have used tyre wall black spray on a raincoat its not black its a clear silicone spray, its cheap from any discount motorist store wilkos etc and it works ok

[Mosaic]

Thanks Alan