Cleaning canvas

[RCFlyguy]

I don't post here very often, but I have a few questions. I have my M38 nearly complete and I'm ready to tackle the canvas.

All canvas is original and in decent condition and I would like to clean it. Is there a recommended procedure for cleaning it?

I tried a small sample a while back using dish soap and a little elbow grease. The result was a faded patch of canvas. Has anyone ever tried dying the canvas?

Also, I need to replace the vinyl windows on the side and rear curtains. Does anyone have a source for this material?

On a side note, this is the progress I've made on my Jeep so far. I plan on being in a few parades tomorrow. I've been waiting for this for almost 2 years.






Management: I took the liberty of downsizing your photos. They were much to large for folks with slower systems to dwonload and much larger then stipulated in photo posting tutorial.

I also opened a photo album for you here on our web site where you can select half size photos for posting.

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album300&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

There's a tutorial here for how to load: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album53&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Wes K

[wesk]

Very nice rig. I would contact a canvas top manufacturer for safe guidance on cleaning your canvas. They can help you positively ID your material type and offer safe cleaning suggestions.

http://www.odcloth.com/products.html
http://www.newlifecanvas.com/
http://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[rwbow1969]

Nice lookin' ride there.

[RCFlyguy]

Thanks for the kind words, links, and the photo album Wes. I will be contacting some canvas shops in the next few days and will post any information I obtain.