Fungus amongus...need water sealant!

Ok, so I peered inside the canopy and I have mold growing within it. Grrrreat.

So I am gonna knock the "unfun-guys" out tomorrow with a 10% NaOCl (sodium hypoclorite) solution to destroy the fungus.

My question is: Because the canopy isn't water sealed, I am going to apply water sealant, do any of you have a preference or experience in this? I am obviously wanting something that dries and cures fast with limited vapor stage.

Seal yer canopies! And club sandwiches NOT seals!


Thanks for your help!

 

bumpero

 

I have no input for you, I just wanted to say that your entire post made me giggle (which isnt too hard to do as I havent slept in over 24hrs, but still gave me some joy)

 

I'm glad. I don't think many folks catch my humor in my posts. But I am glad you do!

 

go to your local hobby store, buy some 2 part epoxy. Get the slow curing stuff so you have time to work with it. Dilute it down with 100% alcohol and brush it on. it will soak into the woods pores and make it literally water proof.

 

Wow Rodcpierce, I never even thought of that! Thanks! I'm gonna do that this weekend!

I have access to molecular grade 95% EtOH (ethanol)/5% MeOH (methanol), will that work?

Thanks!

 

that SHOULD work. Dont thin it down too much, just enough that it is spreadable. Basically anything that will evaporate completelly should work.

 

Mold in canopy...nasty.
humor in thread....K+
sharing experiance....priceless (not really priceless, but it just seemed to fit) thanks for sharing !