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Silicone Tents

  • Silicone Treated Fabrics

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      Step 1:

      If you have a tent, tarp or pack made from silicone coated fabric, seal with SilNet™. SilNet is the only seam sealer that will bond to silicone treated fabric.

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      Step 2:

      Sil-Fix™ Adhesive is ideal for repairing pinhole leaks in silicone-treated nylon tents, backpacks and outerwear. Apply a small dab to the hole and 1⁄4” (5mm) beyond. Dry level for 2 hours before using or storing.

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      Step 3:

      To repair larger holes and tears, create a backing with the included “peel and stick” patch (Fig. 1).

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      Step 4:

      Turn fabric over and prep surface. Trim sil-nylon fabric swatch to size to cover 1⁄4“ (5mm) beyond damaged area (Fig. 2).

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      Step 5:

      Apply Sil-Fix over damaged area and 1⁄2“ (10mm) beyond on all sides. (Fig. 3 & 4).

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      Step 6:

      Center and apply the trimmed sil-nylon patch (Fig. 5). Allow to dry flat for 2 hours. Remove the “peel and stick” patch (Fig. 1) when repair has dried.

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      Step 7:

      Repair guy-out points by working Sil Fix into webbing with brush. (Step 1). Attach webbing to tarp. Press to bond all areas. Apply coat of Sil-Fix over strap and out onto tarp 1⁄4” (5mm) (Step 2).

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Sleeping Pad Repairs

    Sleeping Pad Repairs

    Clean and dry area to be repaired. Apply Seam Grip® to cover the hole and spread 1⁄4” (5mm) beyond. Allow to dry level overnight.
  • Tent Guyline Tip

    Tent Guyline Tip

    Reduce tent fly wind damage by installing simple custom shock-cord loops on your guylines. This design keeps the original guyline as a failsafe backup.