I purchased a 12’ x 20’ carport/tent to cover an SUV that I wanted to paint. Unfortunately, the material used for the original cover was awful, and I had to replace it three times within the first year.
Somehow, an advertisement for used billboard vinyl popped up in my DMs. After doing some research online, I decided to give it a try. I purchased a 24’ x 24’ tarp along with a pack of grommets, and everything arrived about five days after I placed my order.
I was able to drape the tarp over the entire tent, with enough material hanging down to cover the side panels and approximately two feet of overhang on both the front and back. I installed my own grommets and secured the front and back of the tarp.
The very next day, we had a torrential downpour. Two huge “bellies” of water collected on top of the tarp, but the material didn’t tear or give way. That really impressed me and showed me just how strong and durable this vinyl is.
After draining the two pockets of water, I secured the sides of the tent. I did have to purchase additional grommets from Amazon because I needed more than what came with my order, but once I added them, the entire tent was securely covered and protected from the rain.
So far, I’m extremely impressed with the quality and strength of this used billboard vinyl. Considering how many times I had to replace the original carport cover, this has been a much better solution.
I strongly recommend this product if you’re looking for a heavy-duty, waterproof cover. My only suggestion is that you may want to purchase additional grommets separately, especially if you’re covering a large structure like I did.
Now I’m just praying we don’t get a hurricane this year!😳
