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After several years of heavy use a quality patio sling chair’s fabric may need to be replaced. In this video we will show you the proper steps to sew up a perfectly fitting sling replacement panel and how to properly install it in the sling rail channels of your chair. Follow the steps in this video for a “Fit like a Glove” sling chair.

Pick and order your favorite Sling Fabric at: http://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outdoor-Living-Fabric/Sling-Fabrics

HOW TO REPLACE FABRIC ON A PATIO SLING CHAIR CHAPTERS:
Taking Measurements – 0:33 min
Calculating Fabric Requirements – 2:53 min
Determining Sleeve Size – 6:54 min
Disassembly of Chair – 8:17 min
Cutting New Fabric to Size – 10:39 min
Sewing Hems – 13:30 min
Sewing Sleeves – 15:57 min
Inserting Sling Fabric in Rails – 21:02 min
Reinserting Spreader Bars – 25:45 min
Reassembly of Chair – 30:36 min
Materials List – 32:02 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Sling Fabric from Sailrite most often Phifertex Plus brand is used
Thread from Sailrite – V-69 Polyester (home sewing machine) / V-92 Polyester (heavy duty sewing machine) / Profilen PTFE Lifetiime Thread
Awning & Sling Chair Spline Cording – Item # 103839

TOOLS LIST:
Deluxe 5 1/2″ Magnetic Sewing Guide – Item # 103597
McLube Sailkote 16oz – Item # 845
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine – Item # 300602
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler – Item # 107040
Gingher Scissors Right Handed – Item # 19104
Tape Measure 120 Inch – Item # 102986
Razor Blade, Sockets or Adjustable Wrench, Vise Grips, L-Square, Pen, Yardsick, Tape Measure, Bar Clamp/Spreader 24”, Rubber Mallet

CALCULATIONS/EQUATIONS FOR ORDERING FABRIC, SLING CORDING & THREAD:
MESH FABRIC:
Sling chair panels orientated lengthwise along the selvage edge:
((Length + 2) x number of panels) ÷ 2 = Required amount of fabric
OR
Sling chair panels orientated lengthwise along width of fabric:
(Width + 6) x number of panels = Required amount of fabric

SLING CHAIR SPLINE CORDING:
(Length + 2) x number of panels x 2 = Length of Spline Cording Required

TYPE OF THREAD:
Home Sewing Machine = V-69 Polyester
Heavy Duty Sewing Machine = V-92 Polyester or PTFE Thread

Pick and order your favorite Sling Fabric at: http://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outdoor-Living-Fabric/Sling-Fabrics

Learn How to Clean Skateboard Grip Tape by using natural rubber pieces.
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Most videos and websites explain how to clean grip tape using window cleaner and scrubbing with a toothbrush. This can actually do more harm than good.

Grip tape is made of different layers of material. The windex can affect the material and damage the grip tape. Some brands of skateboard grip tape are perforated. This means very tiny holes are all over the grip tape. What this does is help eliminate air bubbles when applying the grip tape to a skateboard.

Perforated grip tape allows window cleaner or water to soak through and possibly ruin the adhesive of the grip tape and damage the wood of the deck.

We recommend cleaning skateboard grip tape with natural rubber pieces. At skate shops this rubber is sold as the brand name Grip Gum. This same rubber can be found at almost any hardware store and is known as “belt sander cleaner”. Grip Gum and belt sander cleaner are sold between $6-8. These pieces will last for a large number of grip tape cleanings. At nearly any art supply store you can find small pieces of rubber for about $2 that is called “rubber cement pick-up” or “crepe rubber”.

Unfortunately, these rubber pieces clean only the dirt and dust on the top surface of the grip tape. In order to get into deep in the grit you need to scrub it off. Many videos demonstrate using a toothbrush. This may work for some jobs, but for most jobs a toothbrush will not get down deep or scrub hard enough. The bristles are not tough and durable enough to do a good job on street or longboard skateboard grip tape.

The best brush to use is a soft brass wire brush. A brass wire brush is able to scrub hard enough to remove crud down deep in the grip tape, and the bristles are not too stiff or hard to damage the sharp edges of the grit.

Steps for cleaning standard (Street or Longboard) grip tape:
1. Scrub dirty spots with wire brush
2. Scrub/wipe off dirt with natural rubber piece.

For really coarse grit in longboard grip tape the wire brush and rubber piece may not get the job done. Since, these grip tapes are very coarse they require a lot of resin to hold the grit, which makes these grip tapes incapable of being perforated. Because these grip tapes are not perforated it is OK to use water if needed.

Steps for Cleaning coarse longboard grip tape:
1. Dip wire brush in water
2. Scrub dirty spots with wire brush
3. Pat the wet or “muddy” area with a towel until dry. Avoid paper if possible, since it tears in the grip tape. Use a hair dryer to dry the grip tape quickly. Avoid high heat. The rubber will slide easily and clean poorly when wet or on a wet surface. This is why it is best to dry the grip tape as much as possible before using the rubber.
4. Scrub the remaining dirt/dust with the rubber piece.

CLEAR or COLORED GRIP TAPE CLEANING:
Clear and colored grip tape use Aluminum Oxide grip. DO NOT use a wire brush for clear or colored grip tape. Colored grip tape actually uses a colored resin that holds the clear (aluminum oxide) grit in place. If you scratch this grip tape with a bush it will make the grit turn white.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Try using a natural rubber and see if that cleans the grip tape to your satisfaction.
2. If the grip is still too dirty you can use a lightly damp cloth to clean the grip tape, and then use the rubber to clean it even further.

For any questions about this video or anything skate related send us a message.
For more info on grip tape and what makes one brand better than another check out the article on skateboard grip tape at RatVision.com