[pct-l] patching sil-nylon tarptent?

[Slyatpct at aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 12/31/2005 4:46:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
david@emeraldlake.com writes:

> Were it any other material, I'd glue quarter-sized patches on and then use
> the regular seam-sealer around the edges. But I have a sneaking suspicion
> there might be something inherent in sil-nylon that demands more special
> treatment. Can anyone share both materials and technique?

I don't think you want to use regular seam sealer but Silnet (for silnylon) 
or a 50/50 mix of painter thinner (or mineral spirits) and clear silicone 
caulking in a small squeeze bottle.

Sly