How to Make a Waterproof Cover with Snaps for a Truck using 18oz Industrial Vinyl Fabric

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Big Duck Canvas

Big Duck Canvas

9 жыл бұрын

This is a step by step guide to make you're own vinyl truck cover that will actually snap on to your truck. We used our 18oz Industrial Vinly Fabric and stainless steel rust proof hardware from Ebay. We know not everyone is eager to drill holes in their truck, but if you are ready this is a great solution with a nice result! www.bigduckcanvas.com/categori...

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@Crayjoey
@Crayjoey 8 жыл бұрын
Out of all the "homemade" truck bed cover videos on KZfaq this is by far the best one. I will be buying the vinyl from your website, thank you
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Crayjoey Oh wow, thank you. It has held up pretty well so far since we made it.
@MrFsr1986
@MrFsr1986 2 жыл бұрын
Haha ya just let me pull out my sewing machine lol 😂 😂😂😂😂😂 ya this is not for 99 percent of people . Geez.
@radsk8rbigollies594
@radsk8rbigollies594 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrFsr1986 People that buy canvases and fabrics to make things for themselves do have sewing machines though. Otherwise you can't make it yourself and have to purchase pre-sewn products. Technically you could make it without the sewn hem but it wouldn't be as strong or look as nice.
@RoadJournal
@RoadJournal 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice videos! I have to say that when using any kind of drill your hair needs to be tied back. this is a must! I was working in a shop and my friends hair got caught in the spinning chuck! he held on so tight the he could not let go of the trigger! needless to say we called him patch for the couple months... the shorter the bit the more control... body shop supplies have short double end drill bits for drilling into car panels. looking forward to your next video!!!
@happycamper5900
@happycamper5900 6 жыл бұрын
A very nice, straight forward video with good narration. Thanks!
@kaizenexcellens
@kaizenexcellens Жыл бұрын
Hey Amanda, that was awesome. Thanks for the video, great work!!!!
@chevyvantravel9735
@chevyvantravel9735 8 жыл бұрын
i watched some videos which were featuring ply wood and such ..oh man i m a woman and i felt the pain of lifting and carrying and painting and uuuff got tired lol...but what you have done is more simple, practical and doable without exhausting myself. i need to save my energy to pick up my kayak and taking it in and out not lifting up wood... thank you!
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful!
@brucefuller5331
@brucefuller5331 3 жыл бұрын
i did the same thing but when it rained the weight of the water gathered on the vinyl and I had ponding and it stretched the vinyl. the solution was to use 4 pieces of electrical conduit that was hammered flat at the ends where it rested on the truck and it lay across the truck and helped shed the ponding water. Also the snaps were hard to put on in the winter as the vinyl got cold and shrank.
@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors
@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
You did a great young lady, thanks for sharing and keep the fun videos coming. I am waiting on my second order from your company, excited. We will be posting some videos of what we are making using your waxed canvas in the next month or so. We have some stuff we will be posting with the first canvas order we placed with y'all soon as well. Thanks again and have a blessed week. Keep up the fun videos. dale.
@keithjones2340
@keithjones2340 5 жыл бұрын
FYI. if your needles tend to drag ,use a piece of chalk to run down the seam or dust with talcum powder or baby powder.keeps needles moving smooth my.
@blackpowderbill4672
@blackpowderbill4672 7 жыл бұрын
The walking foot machine helps too. We built hundreds of covers for cars,trucks and boats and aircraft when I was in the Navy.
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
walking foot machines are the best!!
@bigboy13a
@bigboy13a 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m was thinking about doing this for a trailer cover
@coltonbunker5699
@coltonbunker5699 5 жыл бұрын
Great video !!!!!!!! Very helpful for an amazing finish!
@coleytoons
@coleytoons 5 жыл бұрын
This was a really well done video. Thank you very much. My husband just bought himself a new truck (even though his other one was fine and mine has been waiting to get fixed for almost a year😤) anyways the last thing he needs to do is spend another $1,200 on something.
@shane6961
@shane6961 4 жыл бұрын
Buys himself a new one but let's yours sit broken. Priorities!
@jeffreys.harris3433
@jeffreys.harris3433 Жыл бұрын
WOW,,, that looks great I've got a white 97 ford ranger that I'm looking to do the same thing. and this is a perfect video great work
@allanjohansen4797
@allanjohansen4797 7 жыл бұрын
Great vid , makes it look really easy to create for instance a bimini for a boat
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
What just a filmed a video of that! I need to get it posted soon! Thanks!
@coreyhampton6702
@coreyhampton6702 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Not sure I would drill holes in my truck. But good work on cover.
@Aymanalkon
@Aymanalkon 7 жыл бұрын
nice work
@moomoo3031
@moomoo3031 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about rain getting in. maybe some wya to attach foam strip to the cover? or take the cover over the edges. Just now figured it out! Add an extra stip of canvas attached to cover, that hangs down over the side and sticks with magnets? that might work! nice video. I hate leaving groceries in the bed while I go do something else.
@Breizh-li8fh
@Breizh-li8fh 7 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
thank you for checking out our video!
@mickkelly2229
@mickkelly2229 2 жыл бұрын
Good job
@internetlivestream1
@internetlivestream1 5 жыл бұрын
very nice well made thanks
@ADVNevada
@ADVNevada 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can a regular sewing machine sew this material?
@Thiengvu
@Thiengvu 2 жыл бұрын
good job
@gabrialgore3798
@gabrialgore3798 Жыл бұрын
You did a fewaking amazing job 👏
@meanpaintandbody
@meanpaintandbody 7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!! I want one but o suck i stiching and i suck with working with vinyl im good at making holes
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video! I know you can do it!
@emanuelmorales2914
@emanuelmorales2914 7 жыл бұрын
would you be able to post a link of the caps kit? im trying to do this just want to make sure I get everything I need
@simonw1169
@simonw1169 8 жыл бұрын
GREAT vid! il DEFO be doing this for my L200, Thumbs up from the UK!!! :D
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for checking it out!
@blackgypsea8840
@blackgypsea8840 7 жыл бұрын
I have to say that your cover looks absolutely fantastic! when you drilled those holes though I cringed. I would have used some flashing or something similar and used the post mount holes in the bed to mount by. you wouldn't have to damage anything that way. I have a classic...no way I'm drilling. Those sewing skills are serious though.
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes I agree about drilling the holes, but since the guy who owns the truck wanted them that way I was really excited to drill holes straight into his truck. It was pretty fun. Thanks for checking out the video!
@christianrodriguez7478
@christianrodriguez7478 8 жыл бұрын
Nice project
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Christian Rodriguez thanks!
@videoman77365
@videoman77365 3 жыл бұрын
how far apart did you put the snaps to make it tight also can I use bonded nylon thread 69 on brothers 6000i sewing machine? and do you have a link to the thread and snaps?
@mattmatthew6760
@mattmatthew6760 6 жыл бұрын
use a center punch to dimple the spot you're planning to drill. it'll prevent the bit from wandering.
@fireguy744
@fireguy744 4 жыл бұрын
mattmatthew 67 she said and did exactly that in the video
@pbrenneraz
@pbrenneraz 9 жыл бұрын
This looks great for $64, wow!
@echo1er
@echo1er 8 жыл бұрын
That came out clean
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+rhey simon Thanks!
@deals2sale
@deals2sale 6 жыл бұрын
My truck Chevy Silverado bed is 64” Wide Plus I want to fold it a bit so I would need something over 64” wide pls let me know if u have anything available for that size pls thanks
@colinkelly6975
@colinkelly6975 7 жыл бұрын
Been to your website , but I can't figure out what type of material to look for?
@c50gegreg28
@c50gegreg28 8 жыл бұрын
Great Job.paint the holes with some rust paint or even fingernail polish before you put the screws in ( while it's still wet) so the truck won't rust out. also put some hoops from side to side so the water will run off and not puddle.
@TheWinddancer1961
@TheWinddancer1961 6 жыл бұрын
What kind of hoops
@c50ge
@c50ge 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWinddancer1961 WOOD OR FIBERGLASS
@josephmiedema7518
@josephmiedema7518 7 жыл бұрын
hello, I have been looking for a decent, affordable tonneau cover for my Ram when i stumbled onto your video. i went to the site you posted and see the vinyl material is listed with dimensions of 61" x 36". Being that a truck's bed is wider than 36", did you have to sew 2 pieces of the material together? Thanks
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
I didnt have to do that. I used the full width 61" on this truck. For a wider truck two pieces would need to be sewed together. Thanks!
@chrisgall1935
@chrisgall1935 3 жыл бұрын
Wait do u offer custom size snap covers cuz i have a 1935 bed im looking for a cover
@studiocreole7072
@studiocreole7072 7 жыл бұрын
Like that clean look. Have you seen any stretching or tension issues over time, now? Any issues from say, a big snow dump or pooled rain on top of the canvas, or snaps that no longer stay tight?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
It is pretty tight, so the rain cannot pool on top and unfortunately we never get to see snow dumps in Georgia. The snaps seem to be holding up the last I saw.
@theoriginalBlue72
@theoriginalBlue72 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bigduckcanvas where in ga? Make me one - I’m in saint marys
@ehcanada1052
@ehcanada1052 Жыл бұрын
Great idea and looks good too i think better than factory covers but having to drill those ones in body panel is not what everyone want to do
@JerryMDean
@JerryMDean 7 жыл бұрын
Dang this makes me wanna make my own..
@technicalitems731
@technicalitems731 Жыл бұрын
How does this keep rain out when driving ? Some type of gasket??
@victorjohn6860
@victorjohn6860 5 жыл бұрын
i like your idea can i use it ?
@jlgonzalez8879
@jlgonzalez8879 5 жыл бұрын
Could you tell me where to buy all the material?
@JAKE3914
@JAKE3914 7 жыл бұрын
I love it! How much would one be, for a Ford Ranger?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
It all just depends on how much fabric you need for your truck. Here is the link to the fabric I used: www.bigduckcanvas.com/vinyl-fabrics/18-oz-61-industrial-fire-retardant-black/ thanks for watching the video!
@lisagraf6566
@lisagraf6566 7 жыл бұрын
Can you make one of these with some height? My husband & I love your design- exactly what we are looking for but he wants height.
@Nikkik401
@Nikkik401 Жыл бұрын
Is there another way other than drilling holes in the truck?
@JennNofficial
@JennNofficial Жыл бұрын
how does this do in 65+ mph speeds on the freeways?
@claudiohernadez1928
@claudiohernadez1928 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I order this stuff at ?
@TheAverageUSGamer
@TheAverageUSGamer 8 жыл бұрын
Is the 18oz/61" vinyl on your website the same one used in this video?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Marcus Taylor yes,it sure is! thank you. There are a few more colors than black as well.
@thefabricexchange
@thefabricexchange 8 жыл бұрын
thank u for posting this! great!
@jamesblevins9485
@jamesblevins9485 4 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮 wish I could get you to do this to my truck 😞
@Amraks
@Amraks 8 жыл бұрын
Use masking tape next before drilling on paint work after the holes are drilled remove masking tape.
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Amraks Haha, good idea! thanks for watching!
@benjamincandelaria1093
@benjamincandelaria1093 8 жыл бұрын
what's the hardware called on eBay?? I'm looking and I can't find it. plz help
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
Mickeys Auto Manuals and Tools is the name of the ebay store I used for the snaps.
@atseoritse
@atseoritse 8 жыл бұрын
Please what's the name of the snap you bought on eBay.... can't find it on ebay
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Atse Michael Try this link: www.ebay.com/itm/75-SETS-BLACK-TOP-SNAPS-ONLY-HAND-SETTER-BOAT-TONNEAU-PICKUP-BED-RV-COVER-/390448294448?hash=item5ae8882a30
@haydenrenaemichelleloco5210
@haydenrenaemichelleloco5210 5 жыл бұрын
How waterproof is this? Would love to see some paper towels put in the bed then attack the bed with a garden hose. Good make!
@LunchboxStudios
@LunchboxStudios 7 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the snaps from? I could not find them on your site.
@autumngrace3135
@autumngrace3135 4 жыл бұрын
Sailrite.com. this maybe too late for you, but hope it helps someone else too.
@Chooooty
@Chooooty 8 жыл бұрын
Am confused it says 18 OZ/61" on the website, it says the width is 61 inches but how long is it? is it 61 inches long as well? my truck bed is over 70 inches long and the truck in the video seems the same.
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
If you go about 15 seconds in the video it list the finished dimensions as 59.5"x74". A roll of vinyl is about 61.5" inches wide ( I foled my edges over) With pretty much any fabric, the finished width by the mill can vary plus or minus a half inch or so. I always double check before I start cutting. Thank you.
@oscarcontreras4315
@oscarcontreras4315 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job;-))
@err_kk
@err_kk 5 жыл бұрын
Those holes drilled are bound to rust where the metal is now exposed. How about an update to this?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 5 жыл бұрын
For best results when drilling into a vehicle's sheet metal, here are some great tips: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLadq7CJy9zFp40.html&ab_channel=StaceyDavidsGearZ They use painters' tape to make a clean hole and then use touch up paint on the edges. Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
@rr8608
@rr8608 7 жыл бұрын
Can you make me 1 but with out the snaps ?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video! We sell the fabric at Big Duck Canvas! I promise it is really easy project.
@alexrNJ
@alexrNJ 8 жыл бұрын
where did you get that size Vinyl?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Alexr MCO Its from BigDuckCanvas.com www.bigduckcanvas.com/categories/vinyl-fabrics.html
@donaldwestaway781
@donaldwestaway781 7 жыл бұрын
Great video do you take orders
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We take fabric orders at our online store www.bigduckcanvas.com We sell all kinds of wholesale fabric! We offer samples too!
@smokeymane5892
@smokeymane5892 2 жыл бұрын
What about if you have a rare truck that you dont want holes in your truck.
@JPorkins88
@JPorkins88 8 жыл бұрын
Where are ya'll located in GA?
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+JPorkins88 We are based in Winder, Ga
@stevenb7405
@stevenb7405 5 жыл бұрын
Found material on eBay they sell in yards , anybody know how to calculate that into dimensions I would need ? (
@moviebuffweights8492
@moviebuffweights8492 5 жыл бұрын
That's really amazing I want u to make one for me
@linkcubuspark
@linkcubuspark 8 жыл бұрын
O snap!you drill a hole in the bed! So heart breaking! Lol
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+art roxas yes, haha it was fun for me!
@pedrofacundo2397
@pedrofacundo2397 5 жыл бұрын
Would you make one for me? How much would you charge me?
@KalienteDj
@KalienteDj 8 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased the snaps from the link you provided but it doesn't come with the screw studs.☹️
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 8 жыл бұрын
+Alfredo Lopez I bought all the items from that ebay store, but they were different listings. It all didn't come together. thanks for checking out the video!
@RideWithTheWolf
@RideWithTheWolf 4 жыл бұрын
More closeups would have been nice 👍
@znovosad555
@znovosad555 7 жыл бұрын
Drilling holes into my truck isn't sown thing I want to do. And I want it to be compatible with my back rack. I could buy a regular cover but I'd have to get new hardware for the backrack which is like $100. Guess I'll have to keep looking for solutions
@ArthursYoutubeChannel
@ArthursYoutubeChannel 6 жыл бұрын
I have a truck with a box that has a nautical theme. I want white with snaps. I would do the snaps but I want 2 1 inch strips cross ways sewn in on the bottom. I want rounded corners on the back side with that i inch stuff sewn all around. Check out my facebook or twitter for pictures. Would you be interested? Or maybe you would give me a price on the material. Contact me on my facebook please.
@Bigduckcanvas
@Bigduckcanvas 9 жыл бұрын
How we made a Snap on Waterproof Cover for Your Truck with 18oz Industrial Vinyl. It was pretty easy to do and the end result looks great and keeps rain out! Check out our step by step video and subscribe to our You Tube channel. #bigduckcanvas #diyproject
@milesbennetdyson5
@milesbennetdyson5 7 жыл бұрын
this is also the same material for bounce houses.
@dankozlauskos7076
@dankozlauskos7076 6 жыл бұрын
Great... Truck shop wants $350
@kricker4245
@kricker4245 4 жыл бұрын
tie ya hair back. please.. and wow great job..
@russelldevane5434
@russelldevane5434 6 жыл бұрын
So you spent $64 on a bed cover and caused $500 of body work and paint by drilling holes into the bed of the truck. Brilliant!
@stevemcilroy9518
@stevemcilroy9518 4 жыл бұрын
Oh sugar, please don't use a drill without getting your hair out the way, ( Just saying) great video , thanks
@MrFsr1986
@MrFsr1986 2 жыл бұрын
Haha ya just let me pull out my sewing machine lol 😂 😂😂😂😂😂 ya this is not for 99 percent of people . Geez.
@nocomment6232
@nocomment6232 3 жыл бұрын
Nah I'll fork over 229 for a tonneau cover that i don't have to drill into my truck but hey like you said it's not your truck.
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