| Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115817] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 11:49  |
gbarrow2
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I have an old Carefree awning that does not have a metal sun protector like the Zip Dee; consequently, the first one foot of the awning fabric is severly faded by constant exposure to the sun. Other than that the awning is in very good condition.
Does anyone have any sugestions about how to re-color the faded area?
Is there a paint or dye product that can be used to restore the color?
Thanks for suggestions
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115829 is a reply to message #115817] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 12:30  |
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At the big tent in Quartsite they were selling a plastic cap that snapped over the awning when it was rolled up to protect the awning material from damage caused by the elements. It cost around $100.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115830 is a reply to message #115817] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 12:36 |
gbarrow2
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Roy,
Any idea where I can get information about that cover or where I can buy one? That may be easier than trying to re-color the fabric.
I wonder if the cover is a PIA to remove and replace each time you deploy the awning.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115834 is a reply to message #115830] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 12:57 |
Sandra Price
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Gene, I just looked at the Carefree website yesterday, so you may want to
check it out.
Bob changed out our ZipDee with help from two other GMCers. He said it
wasn't a bad job. Don't know about how different Carefree might be.
Sandra Price
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 12:36 PM, gene barrow <barrowgene@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Roy,
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> Any idea where I can get information about that cover or where I can buy
> one? That may be easier than trying to re-color the fabric.
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> I wonder if the cover is a PIA to remove and replace each time you deploy
> the awning.
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> Gene Barrow
> Lake Almanor, Ca.
> 1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115835 is a reply to message #115834] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 13:06 |
gbarrow2
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Sandra,
Thanks for the response but, I don't want to replace the awning or the fabric. It is in good shape except for that faded area.
It only shows when the awning is rolled up. Which is 90% of the time. I jmust want to make it look better inexpensively.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115839 is a reply to message #115835] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 13:14 |
Sandra Price
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Ok. I misunderstood.
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM, gene barrow <barrowgene@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Sandra,
> Thanks for the response but, I don't want to replace the awning or the
> fabric. It is in good shape except for that faded area.
> It only shows when the awning is rolled up. Which is 90% of the time. I
> jmust want to make it look better inexpensively.
>
> --
> Gene Barrow
> Lake Almanor, Ca.
> 1976 Palm Beach
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“Life’s a Trip” in “The Roadhouse”
’73 Painted Desert
Huntsville, TX
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as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or
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| Re: Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115845 is a reply to message #115817] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 14:24 |
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| gbarrow wrote on Sun, 20 February 2011 09:49 |
I have an old Carefree awning that does not have a metal sun protector like the Zip Dee; consequently, the first one foot of the awning fabric is severly faded by constant exposure to the sun. Other than that the awning is in very good condition.
Does anyone have any sugestions about how to re-color the faded area?
Is there a paint or dye product that can be used to restore the color?
Thanks for suggestions
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I am not sure, but think that Krylon Fusion paint will work on fabric. Don't go on my memory though. Has anyone used it on fabric outside?
Rob Allen
former owner of '76 x-PB
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| Re: [GMCnet] Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115855 is a reply to message #115835] |
Sun, 20 February 2011 14:55 |
Mike Teets
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There is a fabric made especially for roller sails that are left exposed to
the light... just like our awnings. One of the most used materials is
Insignia. The 10 inch wide would probably do it for your application.
$4.60 a linear yard... probably cheaper than any paint and is actually
designed for this purpose.
http://www.sailrite.com/Insignia-Adhesive-Backed-UV-Dacron-10
http://www.sailrite.com/Insignia-Adhesive-Backed-UV-Dacron-14
http://www.sailrite.com/Insignia-Adhesive-Backed-UV-Dacron-18
There is a video on how to install on a sail. The awning install will be
much simpler as it doesn't have curvature.
http://www.sailrite.com/Installing-a-Suncover-Using-UV-Insignia-Dacron-Continuous-Support-Tape-Streaming-Video
It is a UV protected fabric on an adhesive backing. You would remove the
fabric from your current awning, place this on the top so that it rolls to
the outside when retracted. It would be advisable to sew this to your
current awning with a UV protected thread. Any sail repair shop or awning
shop could do this rather inexpensively... it is a straight stitch with no
cutting.
Mike
http://teamteets.org
77 Palm Beach, 403
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM, gene barrow <barrowgene@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Sandra,
> Thanks for the response but, I don't want to replace the awning or the
> fabric. It is in good shape except for that faded area.
> It only shows when the awning is rolled up. Which is 90% of the time. I
> jmust want to make it look better inexpensively.
>
> --
> Gene Barrow
> Lake Almanor, Ca.
> 1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Carefree Awning Fabric Restoration ???? [message #115977 is a reply to message #115830] |
Mon, 21 February 2011 12:21 |
roy1
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| gbarrow wrote on Sun, 20 February 2011 10:36 |
Roy,
Any idea where I can get information about that cover or where I can buy one? That may be easier than trying to re-color the fabric.
I wonder if the cover is a PIA to remove and replace each time you deploy the awning.
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I don't know where to buy the snap on covers.The one I saw was a guy in the campground that was snapping one onto his awning on a 5th wheel trailer. He said he didn't think it would be a problem when he opened out the awning and he was going to leave it snapped on. I saw them for sale in a booth at the big tent. Maybe there is a way to do a search for venders at the big tent. This was the only thing he was selling.
Roy
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Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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