Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: treatment for awnings (Read 730 times) previous topic - next topic

treatment for awnings

Is there a product I can use on my awnings to clean and waterproof them? ScotchGuard? Is there a product that someone has used and likes? Or not to use?
RollinO's - Bruce & Pat Olson
2007 40' Nimbus 340
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #1 –
I use a product called Starbrite, available from Amazon. Not a cleaner but a great waterproofing product.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #2 –
Are the awnings acrylic or canvas?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #3 –
Our fabric is 100% acrylic, I believe.  I'm considering using 303 Fabric Guard on them as we like the 303 tire guard. I plan on cleaning them after brushing them off first with just warm water and liquid soap. I'll keep you posted. The 303 must cure for 12 hours with no rain or dew - could take a while. :D
RollinO's - Bruce & Pat Olson
2007 40' Nimbus 340
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #4 –
Assume you have Zip Dee awnings.  So, suspect you have SUNBRELLA fabric.

Zip Dee recommends and sells ONLY a mild soap (like Ivory flakes which are no longer available).  This does not remove the waterproofing, but does a good job of cleaning the fabric.

Maintenance Instructions

Click on the Sunbrella PDF.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #5 –
Quote from: RollinO –
The 303 must cure for 12 hours with no rain or dew - could take a while. :D
303 seems like a good product; we use it for our new decals & paint. I'd bet the cure time down here is about 10 minutes!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #6 –
I have used both 303 and starbrite. I prefer starbrite for water proofing.  I cleaned all awnings with ivory liquid.  I am happy with looks and results on Zip Dee Canvas Awnings.

Larry B.
1998 U 270
Retired, Content and  Happy.

Larry Bradley
SOB
former 1998 U270
Build 5251
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: treatment for awnings

Reply #7 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Are the awnings acrylic or canvas?
I have a Zip Dee awning so as Brett says the material is likely Sunbrella. I applied the Starbrite on a clean awning. Awning is now waterproof. Starbrite works great on many fabrics. I like the product.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers