Let me give you a quick run down on how to put vinyl on a canvas for this project i used.
What do i have vinyl or canvas cover.
Vinyl is a great choice for car owners looking to revive the look and feel of their convertible without breaking the bank and can be significantly cheaper than premium canvas options.
Canvas vinyl nylon and neoprene covers and tarps are more expensive while having better quality and performances.
To sum up this discussion on marine thread if you can have your cover stitched in ptfe thread then do it.
Maybe someone with one will chime in.
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I have seen pics of the canvas one as well they are a nice looking cover.
We will be glad to help you.
It is key in getting your vinyl to stick to your canvas.
How to put vinyl on a canvas.
Sometimes they just don t know any better.
I have found that the secret to putting vinyl on a canvas is to be sure to use htv also known as heat transfer vinyl.
Cleans real easy with just once like 303.
Vinyl does however become stiff when weather gets below freezing.
The extang trifecta signature 2 0 soft tonneau cover folding canvas ex94430 looks similar to the extang trifecta 2 0 soft tonneau cover folding vinyl ex92430 but the canvas doesn t have the same sheen you mentioned it has more of a matte finish in comparison to the shine of the vinyl.
The canvas is a little more durable and the vinyl is slightly easier to clean.
You won t be sorry.
Fix your shrunk boat cover december 17 2012 only way i have found to fix my shrunk boat canvas was to use a boat snap extender witch you can find in different lengths.
Vinyl coated fabrics are a good choice for bimini tops but unsuitable for enclosures such as sail covers or boat covers.
I have had my vinyl trifecta for about 2 1 2 yrs now and its still good as new.
It stands up to ultraviolet radiation sun exposure better than any other fabric.
We understand that replacing your soft top on your convertible is a significant investment and ideally you should be getting 7 10 years of use out of.
While you don t have to worry about canvas cracking from the cold vinyl resists cracking down to 20 degrees f.