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Ironing your sails?

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Created by K Dog > 9 months ago, 14 Jan 2011
K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
14 Jan 2011 12:47PM
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Anyone tried this?

Using a towel or sheet over the top and bottom?

Gets out harness lumps right?

jp747
1553 posts
14 Jan 2011 10:07AM
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once stretched can't be ironed it'll just create a un-used condom pattern if you do it

WindRider
QLD, 836 posts
14 Jan 2011 12:18PM
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Tried it the other week and it worked great. All you need is the iron on about medium heat, place the tea towel over the dent in the sail and a book underneath. Place the iron on the towel only and leave for about 10 to 15 secs. Keep checking your progress. If there is crease it will not come out, but a dent should.

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
14 Jan 2011 1:33PM
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What's an iron?

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
14 Jan 2011 2:31PM
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Ah - that is where I saw it. Thnx Jez.

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
14 Jan 2011 2:37PM
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I have memorized all the posts from the past 12 months.

jp747
1553 posts
14 Jan 2011 12:51PM
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jeez maybe mine was too hot and too long

divaldo
SA, 2878 posts
14 Jan 2011 3:44PM
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jp747 said...

jeez maybe mine was too hot and too long


'thats what she said'

switch101
QLD, 381 posts
14 Jan 2011 5:05PM
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hahahaha

Scope
65 posts
14 Jan 2011 5:34PM
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I was wondering if you could sort dents etc...but then I did this

Old Salty
VIC, 1271 posts
14 Jan 2011 8:37PM
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Gaffer tape will sort that out

Bondalucci
VIC, 1579 posts
14 Jan 2011 10:31PM
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easty said...

What's an iron?


C'mon…. surely you must know…..



….they're those things that sit below your woods, but above your putter.

sausage
QLD, 4873 posts
14 Jan 2011 10:27PM
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Scope said...

I was wondering if you could sort dents etc...but then I did this




Scope you'll need a sewing kit first and then you can iron it

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
14 Jan 2011 8:36PM
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Ah I see the problem: batten second from the bottom needs more tension.

Cool sticker though!

jp747
1553 posts
14 Jan 2011 9:13PM
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divaldo said...

jp747 said...

jeez maybe mine was too hot and too long


'thats what she said'




when I pressed 'post my new reply' I had a feeling it was going to be tweaked..haha!

switch101
QLD, 381 posts
16 Jan 2011 5:58PM
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an iron is a thing you use to take the creases out of clothes

hardpole
WA, 577 posts
16 Jan 2011 10:04PM
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on a slightly related topic - Does anyone know any tips for removing old (other peoples) sail numbers from 2nd hand sails.

I feel like a sail thief looking for some tips

echunda
VIC, 764 posts
17 Jan 2011 12:30PM
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Scope said...

I was wondering if you could sort dents etc...but then I did this




That's only a flesh wound.

To quote Homer:

'It's still good, it's still good'

WindRider
QLD, 836 posts
17 Jan 2011 2:02PM
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hardpole said...

on a slightly related topic - Does anyone know any tips for removing old (other peoples) sail numbers from 2nd hand sails.

I feel like a sail thief looking for some tips


Use a citris cleaner. It loosen ups and gets rid of the glue. Great for all kinds of stickers.



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