Protect your canvas gear from mould or water damage, with the Aqua Proof Waterproofer from OZtrail.
This quick to dry formula doesn’t leave behind any colouring, stiffness or whiteness on the fabric and waterproofs it for weather protection. It’s made from a fluorochemical protective proofing agent and mould protector and will cover approximately 6 square metres per litre.
If you need to waterproof of your canvas gear, then the Aqua Proof Waterproofer from OZtrail is the way to go.
Is this product suitable for use on Rip stop canvas? As it has a synthetic component I have been told that it will be different to normal canvas
G'day Brett,
Yes, as far as we are aware you can use this on ripstop canvas without any worries. Polycotton canvas is a pretty standard canvas type these days and we've had plenty of reports that it works well.
How long is the drying time before I can pack up my camper? The bottle says allow 3 hours to dry then test with water - can I pack up my camper after the 3 hours drying time has passed?
G'day Jade,
If you're doing a whole camper I'd probably want to leave it for a day to be on the safe side, and make sure any areas that may be alittle thicker have had time to properly dry.
Obviously maybe leave a little longer if you're doing it in cold weather where drying time would be alot slower.
Can this product be used with a roller
G'day Wayne,
I havent had ay feedback from other who have used one, but i cant see why not.
AquaProof is quite thick though, similar to PVA glue, so you'd just want to make sure its not being applied to thickly.
Dont forget to do a patch test before you commit to your whole tent/camper.
Does this product contain silicone?
G'day Tony,
I've spoken to the supplier and can confirm this is not a silicone product.
I have just used this on my black wolf canvas tent it has not dried clear on one side were I have tested it I think a may have done it to thick . Can I fix this . I have tied the comment about light detergent or a bit or white vinegar in warm water but it won’t come off.
Hmmm, I've never had a question about how to remove this, usually, the concern is about how well it stays on. I don't have any advice on how to remove it sorry, you could leave it in the sun to see what happens, maybe it hasn't dried completely?
I'd say it will fade over time as UV light tends to fade everything, in the meantime, it sounds like you've got a good waterproof coating on that side of your tent.
So far I'm not very happy with this product at all. It has not dried clear.It has left a ghostly white haze all over my camper trailer tent. It looks terrible.I thought this product would dry clear (invisible) I applied this using a roller on an extension poll as it is impossible to lean over the roof top of an erect camper trailer tent to reach the centre. It's impossible to paint this on with a Brush when the Tent is erect.
G'day Chris,
Depending on the canvas itself and the application method, you may at times end up with a white film coating on the canvas, the recommended approach for this can be found on the back of the bottle under the cleaning section
• If after application, a white film appears on treated article, wash surface with warm soapy water (using a mild detergent) or warm water mixed with a small amount of white vinegar to remove.
what’s the best think to maintain canvas and waterproof
G'day Blake,
The Bandit 1400 Canvas shouldn't need anything like this for a while yet. You should get a good few years of use from your swag before you have to think about re-waterproofing it. Once you're ready to do so, Aquaproof will do the trick.
I have to re waterproof our canvas on our van and wondered do I apply to outside of the canvas or inside or both?
G'day Mel,
I've just checked the directions, and they say: "Apply to surface evenly in a smooth, sweeping motion, ensuring a thin layer is applied." Based on this you should only need to apply it to the outside.
What to clean brushes with
G'day Ray,
According to the label you should just wash your brush with warm water.
I have a ten year old Blackwolf turbo canvas tent, I would like to rep roof, can you recommend the best product
G'day Paul,
You're on the money, Aqua Proof is designed as a waterproofer/fabric protector for canvas products so that should do the trick.
Hi Would this work to help waterproof a Fabric Convertible Soft top on a car?
G'day Darren,
We have been asked this question before, and our conclusion is that theoretically, it should be ok. Aquaproof is recommended for use on canvas and nylon tents, canvas tarpaulins and outdoor furniture. We do need to say, if you do choose to go for this product you would do so at your own risk.
Will this product be suitable on the darche 270 foxwing. Ours has started to seep a little
G'day Ian,
Aqua Proof is designed for use on canvas so we can't see any problems with using this to help reduce the seeping on your Darche 270 awning.
Performance of product when continually exposed to the elements, particular sunlight, when on a boat cover.
G'day Bill,
Aqua Proof is designed to re-waterproof your canvas gear so if your boat cover is canvas it should be fine. In terms of protection from UV - this product doesn't state that it provides any additional protection, so the fabric will still be subject to UV
Camper trailer tent
G'day Jose,
Primus recommend applying the Aqua Proof with a paintbrush.
Hi I own an old series of ARB rooftop tent, type Simposn III of today, with Annex, practically used a little. The rooftop tent is instead very used. I wanted to know if you can tell me how many liters I would need to paint the rooftop tent only and how long it dries the product and if I need more coats of paint, please? Thank you.
G'day Leonardo,
I've been down to the shop floor and had a read of the packaging and they're saying you'll need about 1 litre per 6 square meters. Hopefully, that will help you calculate how much you'll need to re-coat your rooftop tent. I'm not personally familiar with the tent but looking at a few images online I'd say you'll need around 2 litres. They suggest giving it one coating, waiting for at least 12hours and testing it to see if you'll need a second coat. You can download and read the direction here if you'd like some more detailed information.
Hi how does this product compare to Dynaproof re waterproofing? I would prefer Dynaproof but cannot find anywhere that sells it.
We have never sold and don't have any experience with Dynaproof sorry John, so we're not really in a position to make a comparison. I suspect it would have a similar outcome, but as for the finer details on longevity and performance, I'm really not sure.
Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
I have a Black Wolf Turbo 300 (the heavy canvas one) which is approximately 7 years old. The tent has seemed to have lost it's ability to repel water, in particular the coating on the inside of the fly and tent appears to have lost its ability to repel water and the tape on the inside of all the seams is starting to peel off. If applied as directed would this product water proof my tent?
G'day Adam,
Yes - the Primus Aqua Proof is designed for weathered canvas as you have described. Our encouragement would be to ensure you follow the directions closely, especially checking to ensure you get consistent coverage. We'd also recommend coating the outside first to see whether that fixes the issue before then coating on the inside. I personally haven't heard of people coating the inside, but that's not to say it can't be done.
The other thing I would recommend in regards to your seams is to consider a seam sealer which can add further protection. We also sell Seam Sealer which is available here.
I know it works on the canvas but not sure about the vinyl roof tops which are now starting to allow water in.
G'day John,
I'm afraid not, as this product is only suitable to use with canvas. As far as I know there are some products that can repair small holes or tears on vinyl, but if it's completely worn out then you may need to look into replacing it entirely.
I'd recommend contacting your local annex and camper trailer manufacturer, as they should be able to make a replacement for you.
For maintenance or preventative?
It wouldn't hurt to treat a tent straight up with this Stacy, but it's not necessary. It can depend on the quality of the canvas, but the products we sell will be fine straight out of their packaging. The use of something like Aqua Proof would only be necessary after a few years of heavy use, or if you notice any areas that are soaking the water up after rain.Â
If you're buying a new tent or swag, all you really need to do is season it before use, which means setting it up in the backyard and wetting it down with a hose. This helps all the seams to bed in all the seams so they are watertight when your out camping. I'd be buying some Aqua Proof down the track once your tent looks well loved!
Our tent floor is letting in water when it rains. A this suitable to apply to the floor of the tent?
What are the coverage areas for the two sizes available and how to apply - spray or brush? thanks