Super tarp

[Dusty2426]

Just bought a new super tarp from classifieds (thanks welpro222) and need to seam seal it. After searching I see that a lot of folks use silicone and Mineral spirits. My question is do you guys use regular silicone caulk from the tubes or is there a special silicone I need to get. And second what ratio to mineral spirits. Or how thick should the solution be. Thanks in advance.
Dusty

 

[FlyGuy]

There is a video on Kifaru with Patrick demonstrating how to do it that you should watch. It covers it very well.

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[Curtis C]

I used the small tube of clear silicone caulk and mineral spirits. I mix mine until it will go on smooth with a foam brush but not so thin it will run.

 

[Matt21418]

Here is the link to Patricks video...

Seam Sealing a Kifaru Tipi - YouTube

Congrats on the new tarp...I just picked one up as well and have been using kifaru shelters for a few years...I love them!!

Matt


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[Backpack Hunter]

Regular silicone, and just mix it to a slurry. Make sure you get a tight pitch.

 

[ianpadron]

Yup, but not too tight or the thread holes will open up too wide where the poles go. It takes some finesse to get the hang of it!

 

[KingOfTheRockies]

I just used silicone by itself so I don't think you need to make a slurry with mineral spirits. I just came back from rain and snow and I had 0 leaks or issues.

 

[realunlucky]

I just used silicone by itself so I don't think you need to make a slurry with mineral spirits. I just came back from rain and snow and I had 0 leaks or issues.

Slurry thins the silicone and makes it easier to apply and uses less silicone which in turn adds less wieght to finished shelter

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[805Bowhunter]

I know this is an old thread but just an update if people are buying newer tarps/tipis from Kifaru, the tubes they send out with them now are pre-mixed so you no longer need to make a slurry...you can just directly apply the product.

 

[JakeMahonsGuideService]

There is a video on Kifaru with Patrick demonstrating how to do it that you should watch. It covers it very well.

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Dang, that's really good to know. Thanks!