Guest PDDispatcher Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ok Folks. Good idea or bad idea to spray a silicone rain repellent on a tent blind? And is so, what problems do you see that will occur? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Welcome to the forums. Some blinds are water proof or water repellant from the manufacturer, think it would probably be best to check with the manufacturer of the blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ok Folks. Good idea or bad idea to spray a silicone rain repellent on a tent blind? And is so, what problems do you see that will occur? Thanks Yep! Good idea in my opinion. It will darken the camo some but it will also make it much more resistent to fading and rotting. I use Camp Dry. Just one coat is plenty. Put it on and give it at least a day to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Yep! Good idea in my opinion. It will darken the camo some but it will also make it much more resistent to fading and rotting. I use Camp Dry. Just one coat is plenty. Put it on and give it at least a day to dry. Thanks for the advise Leo. I will try that this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 I sprayed mine and didn't notice any difference in what I saw (or didn't see:D). It does make the camo color a little darker but nothing too noticable. I sprayed mine and then left it set up in the backyard to "air out" before I took it to the woods as it did smell a little at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Likely same results as if you put it on a regular camping tent. I'd spray my Double Bull Blind this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Spray smells, do it way before the season opens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks for the reminder. I did it on my outhouse blind when I got it 4 years ago and it started leaking last year. I'll put a new coat on it next chance I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Just got back from Wal Mart. I'll set up the blinds next weekend and spray them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Do you have to treat the seams any different? An extra coat maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Do you have to treat the seams any different? An extra coat maybe? One coat that's it. If you overdo it with that stuff it actually makes the blind material brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I just set up my ameristep doghouse and I could see small holes where the stitching is. How do you make that waterproof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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