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tel1968

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i have an 8 year old outwell montana 6 and think its about time for a full reproofing, this will be the first time i have done this so wanted to know whats best, paint or spray? not concerned about cost i just wanted comments on which is best and secondly which is easiest?
seams are all fine and not noticed any water ingress yet but wanted a little piece of mind as our weather is so nice all the time. also any tips on the best way to apply the waterproofing? i think Fabsil will be used. Thanks.

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The rule with water proofing is always; if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

If it isn't leaking, don't treat it. Fabsil destroys any natural water proofing that the fabric may have. If that is already knackered, then worth considering it, as an option, but I'd never do it, just because it's reached a certain age.

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so i should not reproof my 8 year old tent?
i was led to believe it was a good practice to reproof a tent every few years.

James Watt

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Basically tel, it is not good practise to attempt re-proofing tents just because it's old.

I suggest you erect it in the garden, and spray it with the sprinkler on the end of the garden hose.

Even if there is some leakage, the material will re-adjust itself through expansion.

After it has dried it may well be fixed.

It's a tried and trusted method used by many.

Saves the cost of expensive sprays and replacing the tent.

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