How To Remove Wrinkles From PVC Clear Tarpaulin Cover?

There are four main ways we recommend attempting to remove the wrinkles. These will do the trick in the majority of cases.

1. Sun

The first thing we would recommend is letting the sun do the job.

If this is the case, simply lay the tarpaulin flat on the ground and let the sun heat up. The heat from the sun alone will help remove the wrinkles in the fabric.

2. Heating pad

If you’ve tried letting the tarpaulin sit in the sun, but still aren’t able to remove the wrinkles, another thing you can try is using a heating pad. Heating pads are helpful because it allows you to put heat directly on the fabric, rather than doing it from a distance.

If you’re using a heating pad, start with the lowest heat setting and go from there. You don’t want to apply too much heat right away and run the risk of damaging the material. Be sure to frequently check on the material to be sure it isn’t getting too hot.

3. Heat gun

Next up is a heat gun or hair dryer. These are extremely effective in removing wrinkles. One additional benefit of using a heat gun is that it allows a little more control since you can apply the heat exactly where you want to.

One of the disadvantages of using a heat gun is that you’ll have to manually hold the heat gun the entire time. Depending on how bad the creases or wrinkles are, this can result in holding a heating gun over the affected area for quite a while.

When using a heat gun, don’t hold it too close to the fabric. Start further away from the fabric and move closer as needed. It’s important to pay close attention to make sure you’re not applying too much heat. High temperature will melt the PVC clear tarpaulin.

4. Iron

Using an iron is the easiest and most effective method for removing wrinkles, but it must be handled with caution to avoid damage.

To start, set the iron to a low heat setting, making sure it does not produce steam. Avoid placing the iron directly on the fabric. Instead, use a  cloth as a protective barrier to prevent direct contact with the fabric. Gently move the iron over the cloth covering the wrinkled area. This process may be time-consuming, so be patient and periodically check the progress.

Here are a few things to avoid to be sure you don’t damage your fabric:

1. Don’t use high heat settings when applying heat to your vinyl

2. Don’t iron your fabric

3. Don’t apply heat in one specific location for too long

4. Don’t leave the fabric unattended when heat is being applied