Re: [MV] [The WS No19] Cleaning WW II Canvas

From: Joe Foley (redmenaced@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon May 05 2003 - 15:56:44 PDT

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>
> Likely any waterproofing has long since
> deteriorated.
++++++++++
Which raises the question: What did they use to
waterproof the canvas in the first place?

Pine Pitch? Some sort of parrafin, waxy-type stuff?

It seems Pine pitch-treated canvas could be cleaned
with Turpentine if the pitch could be replaced.

Joe

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