Transparent, waterproof, flexable ?gllue?

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On my car aerial, I have a Yorkshire flag, at least partially to find the car in a large car park. Others have Mickey Mouse heads and the like, to do the same job.

The flags are made of plain printed ?nylon? without sewn edges. As with all flags they have a limited life, so they only last about 3 months. I have tried to sew edges on them but that did not increase the life much.

I want to paint the edges with a transparent, waterproof, flexible, ?glue? to strengthen them. My first thoughts are Copydex, if I can find any. Has anyone got any other ideas?

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Stuart · Accepted Answer

Should getting Copydex be a problem ...What about PVA woodglue..?Stuart  --Shift THELEVER to reply.

Bob Eager · Answer

Don't really understand why getting Copydex is a problem...!(I even saw some in our [small] Woolworths yesterday....)

buzby · Answer

I would suggest laminating the flag using a cheap office laminator,then when you've trimmed the laminated plastic around the shape of theflag, perhaps cable tie it to the aerial? If you don't have access to alaminator, ask someone who works in an office. These days laminatorsare ten a penny.

Owain · Answer

I don't think Copydex is waterproof.A camping shop might have something for repairing rips in nylon. That, brished on the edges, might retard fraying.Owain

S Viemeister · Answer

A sewing supply shop or mail order house should have this - sold undernames like 'fray check', or similar.  I've used it, and it works remarkablywell.Sheila

The Natural Philosopher · Answer

Acrylic water based clear wood varnish is not BAD.Its a little stiff.

wikedperson · Answer

try Homebase, Boyes, Ryman, etc., haberdashery dept., also oftenstock it. 4.50 per 125ml bottle HTH

S Viemeister · Answer

Available here - for GBP 2.36or here - It's washable, durable, colourless, and does what it says on the tin.

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