Canvas done C15a

[TCLARK]

I just got my canvas back and am very pleased with it. I was lucky enough to get an original from a C8 cab 12 and we made an exact copy. I used 18 oz canvas duck cotton a bit hard to work with ,but period correct.
Now I have to find some proper period correct rope.
There are 7 windows all made like the original;also all
4 sides will roll up with straps to hold them up.
We put small velcro straps om the hoops in 6 places to hold
the roof securely if all 4 sides were rolled up.

I am thinking of dying this canvas to a light od color
Does anyone have suggestions on how to do that?
Thanks Terry

[Mike K]

Would be very difficult to lighten that canvas, but maybe bleach ? Remember the old days when white shirts were bleached or starched. Being all cotton you will have a chance , if it was a typical mix of cotton and poly , no chance.

That colour looks like typical canvas from the sub continent, India or Pakistan.

[Paul Dutton]

If it's the same material as used by the MOD here it will fade very quickly if left outside.
I bought a large canvas new, ex MOD, but was very green like that.
I just hung it outside in all weather (mainly rain here!!), and it faded nicely to a grey/olive drab. Still water proof and can be treated with clear tent proofer.
Looks good over the jeep, which lives outside.

[Wayne Hingley]

Looks great Terry! I agree with Paul about leaving it outside in the weather to fade a bit. Just remember to rotate it once in a while to ensure all surfaces get equal exposure.

[Paul Dutton]

Originally Posted by Wayne Hingley

Looks great Terry! I agree with Paul about leaving it outside in the weather to fade a bit. Just remember to rotate it once in a while to ensure all surfaces get equal exposure.

Yeah, forgot that bit. I used an old rotating washing line and also the frame of a hammock.

[TCLARK]

i have lots of canvas left so I may experiment with a bleach wash
Terry