Sail dying

[tarik]

Morning all,


I have an old sail which is serviceable but rust marked etc. Is it possible to dye it a different colour (Orange) and if so how much?

As ever many thanks for all replies.


David

 

[clyst]

Why not remove the rust stains with a little oxalic acid .?

 

[VicS]

If the sail is a synthetic material eg Terylene, Dacron etc you are unlikely to be able to dye it. If it is cotton then you will be able to dye it.

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[macd]

Why not remove the rust stains with a little oxalic acid .?

+1
Not tried it but I've been told (by a sailmaker) that oxalic is fine to use on synthetic sailcloth. It certainly removes rust stains on decks etc.

 

[clyst]

+1
Not tried it but I've been told (by a sailmaker) that oxalic is fine to use on synthetic sailcloth. It certainly removes rust stains on decks etc.

It really does work . Have saved many sails in the past .

I use an old "roasting tray" with oxalic acid solution in . Lay out sail and push tray under affected part . Do bit by bit .

 

[AngusMcDoon]

Stain Devil for rust works well too and is more easily available than oxalic acid. Big Tescos usually have it.

 

[macd]

Stain Devil for rust works well too and is more easily available than oxalic acid. Big Tescos usually have it.

Most local chemists, best source of oxalic, are...er, local

But thanks for the tip.