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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 5/22/2010, 12:18 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s (Justin)

: Doing that now. Outdoor Acrylic paint on front, on one piece, back
: on another. Polyurethane on front on one piece and back on
: another. What are some goods tests to do after it dries?

Abrasion - rub on gravel
Puncture - Stab with screwdriver
Tear - Start a cut with scissors or knife, the try to tear it
Flexibility - Bend/fold repeatedly and check for cracking
Waterproof - Make it cup/bowl shaped and fill with water, check for leakage

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for skin?
Justin -- 5/22/2010, 12:14 am
Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Ken Blanton -- 5/22/2010, 3:29 pm
Re: Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Bill Hamm -- 5/23/2010, 12:31 am
Re: Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Mike Hanks -- 5/23/2010, 12:52 am
Re: Don't Cheap Out ... Use What's Proven
Bill Hamm -- 6/3/2010, 2:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Brian Nystrom -- 5/22/2010, 9:36 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Justin -- 5/22/2010, 11:33 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Mike Hanks -- 5/22/2010, 12:18 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Dave Gentry -- 5/22/2010, 2:05 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Rosanna Lovecchio -- 5/22/2010, 7:48 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Outdoor upholstery fabric for s
Doug S -- 5/22/2010, 1:08 am