putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
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putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
When installing the snaps on a new cover do you put the snaps where the canvas is tight ,,or leave it a bit loose in anticipation of the material shrinking???
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
My factory install, they're all tight. No shrinkage I can see, in 4 seasons.
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
Thanks friend !!!
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
Also dab a little dilectric grease on them for ease of on/off.
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115 hp 4 stroke Yamaha
Sacramento, Ca
Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
Hummmm might give that a try,,, no stains from the grease bleeding thru???
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
Use a "Q-tip" and apply just a little dab for the mating to snap/unsnap easily. I haven't had any stains bleeding thru, then again, it's just a "dab" that's applied .
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Sacramento, Ca
Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
like Brillcream,,,, " just a dab will do-ya",,,, and if you remember that then we are BOTH OLD !!!,,thanks for the tip!!!,,,,aaahhh Q-tip !!!!! hahahaha I crack me up !!!
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
You're so old you disremember it!grouser wrote:like Brillcream,,,, " just a dab will do-ya",,,, and if you remember that then we are BOTH OLD !!!,,thanks for the tip!!!,,,,aaahhh Q-tip !!!!! hahahaha I crack me up !!!
Brylcreem
A little dab'll do ya
She'll love the look
it gives your hair
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
grouser wrote:like Brillcream,,,, " just a dab will do-ya",,,, and if you remember that then we are BOTH OLD !!!,,thanks for the tip!!!,,,,aaahhh Q-tip !!!!! hahahaha I crack me up !!!
Back in the 60's my father bought a case of Brillcream because they were on sale...the kicker was that he was BALD!
BTW guess what I got for Xmas presents for the next 24 yrs .
1989 28' Tracker Party Hut
115 hp 4 stroke Yamaha
Sacramento, Ca
115 hp 4 stroke Yamaha
Sacramento, Ca
Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
Someone on this site earlier in the year suggested the use of Chapstick on the snaps. Worked perfect for me as the Chapstick fit perfectly over the snap making it an easy project with no mess.
2014 Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8524
27" RPT tubes w/underskinning
2014 115hp Mercury 4 stroke
Previous: 2004 Four Winns 22' Horizon, 270hp
27" RPT tubes w/underskinning
2014 115hp Mercury 4 stroke
Previous: 2004 Four Winns 22' Horizon, 270hp
Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
I remember one holiday I accidentally grabbed what I thought was toothpaste,,,, but it was Dad's brylcreme YUCK !!!
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
+1Kramfam wrote:Someone on this site earlier in the year suggested the use of Chapstick on the snaps. Worked perfect for me as the Chapstick fit perfectly over the snap making it an easy project with no mess.
Landlocked Sailor
2011 SunTracker 21' Fishin' Barge
2007 Mercury 60 HP EFI Four-Stroke BigFoot
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2007 Mercury 60 HP EFI Four-Stroke BigFoot
2014 Never-Been-in-the-Water Suntracker Trailer
Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
No longer using snaps because I grew to hate 'em (along with zippers)
Back when I had a topper made for my cuddie, the seamstress asked me where I wanted the strong snaps to go. HUH? Turns out that you can get 'stiff' or 'weak' snaps that unsnap a bit easier. She suggested putting the stiff ones on the leading edge (into the wind) of all my canvas and weaker ones elsewhere.
I also ended up buying a small 'snap tool' to undo the tough ones without beating up my canvas.
Back when I had a topper made for my cuddie, the seamstress asked me where I wanted the strong snaps to go. HUH? Turns out that you can get 'stiff' or 'weak' snaps that unsnap a bit easier. She suggested putting the stiff ones on the leading edge (into the wind) of all my canvas and weaker ones elsewhere.
I also ended up buying a small 'snap tool' to undo the tough ones without beating up my canvas.
ToddBob
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
Never knew there were different types of snaps. And the "tool" really saves on the canvas !!!. If your not using snaps or zippers,,,what are you using???? shoelaces?? LOL
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Re: putting snapps on new cover,,, tight or loose?
2 doors and 7 windows (2 of 'em are used school bus windows, complete with complimentary candy). I can have the wind just a-whistling through that shack in about 15 seconds and close it up just as fast. Love it!grouser wrote:Never knew there were different types of snaps. And the "tool" really saves on the canvas !!!. If your not using snaps or zippers,,,what are you using???? shoelaces?? LOL
ToddBob
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
Build-- viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14007
Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN