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    D S
    BPL Member

    @smoke

    I have an old nylon tarp that has been in storage for a while. The coating is now sticky and it stinks. Is there any way to remedy this situation, besides getting another tarp?

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    Jordo _99
    BPL Member

    @jordo_99

    Locale: Nebraska

    If you know what type of coating that would help a bit.

    I would try letting it soak in paint thinner for a while and then rinse it off and see if the coating comes off.

    Then you could apply a new coat of silicone and mineral spirits afterwards.

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    Luke Schmidt
    BPL Member

    @cameron

    Locale: Alaska

    I would be worried that the nylon might have degraded over time. I'm not sure I'd take such a tarp out in rough weather.

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    Elliott Wolin
    BPL Member

    @ewolin

    Locale: Hampton Roads, Virginia

    Had the same problem with the tarp from a large Eureka family tent. Eureka said to launder it a few times in powdered (i.e. strong) detergent and most of the coating would come off, then recoat it with Aquaseal or similar.

    I was able to get the coating off as they suggested. Now that the warm weather is almost upon us I plan to recoat it. Note these instructions are for polyurethane coatings, not for Silicon-coated fabrics. I don't think the latter become sticky with age.

    Since I use old tents for car camping I usually bring a cheap blue tarp to throw on top of the tent if there are any leaks.

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