Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Bought a spray from Mountain warehouse, not the best... Any of you outdoorsy types recommend a spray to maintain waterproofing after being washed? Looking at you @Dawnrazor as the site's outdoorsman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Konrad von Carstein said: Mountain warehouse I think thats your problem right there. Just not really the best quality, adding a spray or a was in product wont really change an awful lot. The waterproif rating of the jacket is what matters and ifts not good to start with, well... You can get wash in waterproofing solutions such as Nikwax that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 https://sites.google.com/site/wadersrepairs/repel https://www.fabsil.com/ These are my two go to product's, I've tried Nikwax but stopped using it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 What make are you wanting to use it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: What make are you wanting to use it on? Speedo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, Dawnrazor said: What make are you wanting to use it on? I've got a few coats and trousers ranging from Karrimor to NF and a couple of pairs of trousers from Decathlon, my new boots are from mountain warehouse. Just for general rambling with the mutt, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Konrad von Carstein said: I've got a few coats and trousers ranging from Karrimor to NF and a couple of pairs of trousers from Decathlon, my new boots are from mountain warehouse. Just for general rambling with the mutt, Either then, I use Ko Cao Line on my leather boots, either Miendl Kibo gtx, Lowa Tibet gtx or Lundhags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Speedo. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 51 minutes ago, been here before said: I think thats your problem right there. Just not really the best quality, adding a spray or a was in product wont really change an awful lot. The waterproif rating of the jacket is what matters and ifts not good to start with, well... You can get wash in waterproofing solutions such as Nikwax that might help. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Either then, I use Ko Cao Line on my leather boots, either Miendl Kibo gtx, Lowa Tibet gtx or Lundhags. Thanks, between you and BHB I've got some searching to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, Konrad von Carstein said: I've got a few coats and trousers ranging from Karrimor to NF and a couple of pairs of trousers from Decathlon, my new boots are from mountain warehouse. Just for general rambling with the mutt, If your boots are leather you cant go wrong with a good well worked in slaver of old fashioned dubbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Another shout for Fabsil. You can use it on anything, including tents. Grangers Fabsil Universal Protector (5 Litres), Black, One Size https://amzn.eu/d/imqooU9 Just put it in a houseplant sprayer and be generous with it. If your boots are leather, again already been mentioned but old fashioned dubbin. Csn buy it on amazon too. Edited October 28, 2023 by Cairneyhill Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim747 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Nikwax tent and solargear waterproofing, failing that, Scotchgard heavy duty water shield (on tents n backpacking gear) You might get a bit sweaty if it's for clothes, they won't breathe like they are supposed to, and if they get wet inside (stepping in a deep puddle or stream in shoes cacked with goretex), it takes forever to dry out properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 An umbrella ☔ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Nikwax is probably the best stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Cruyff said: Nikwax is probably the best stuff. I don't rate it, used it as it was what everyone seemed to use, it's not a patch on Diver Dave's or Fabsil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: I don't rate it, used it as it was what everyone seemed to use, it's not a patch on Diver Dave's or Fabsil. I'd use fabsil for tents maybe. Nikwax on shoes is an amazing product, especially with the cleaner first. You can tell if it's working well, there should be beads of water just rolling off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Cruyff said: I'd use fabsil for tents maybe. Nikwax on shoes is an amazing product, especially with the cleaner first. You can tell if it's working well, there should be beads of water just rolling off it. I never lasts though, it isn't nearly as robust in coats and over trousers as the ones I use now, I was having to use it 3 or 4 times as often, I gave up on it and wouldn't use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: I never lasts though, it isn't nearly as robust in coats and over trousers as the ones I use now, I was having to use it 3 or 4 times as often, I gave up on it and wouldn't use it again. Aye its not the best. It wouldnt ne my first choice. Ok for light use, dug walking that sort of thing, but for anything prolonged there is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, been here before said: Aye its not the best. It wouldnt ne my first choice. Ok for light use, dug walking that sort of thing, but for anything prolonged there is better. It's the faff of having to give the washing machine at least one full clean cycle to get rid of detergents, then the green wash then then purple wash, then to have to do it so often, **** that! One coat of Diver Dave's lasts for ages, hose the worst of the dirt off the clothes and either 5 minutes in a hot tumble drier of a blast of a blow-drier and it's like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: It's the faff of having to give the washing machine at least one full clean cycle to get rid of detergents, then the green wash then then purple wash, then to have to do it so often, **** that! One coat of Diver Dave's lasts for ages, hose the worst of the dirt off the clothes and either 5 minutes in a hot tumble drier of a blast of a blow-drier and it's like new. I might well give Diver Dave a go. Which is a sentence I never thought I'd find myself saying, least of all to a stranger on the internet. I see theres mention of using it on fishing flies. Ive always used Gink but would interesting to try this- you tried it as floatant? Edited October 28, 2023 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Maybe you should stop pretending your some sort of outdoorsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, been here before said: I might well give Diver Dave a go. Which is a sentence I never thought I'd find myself saying, least of all to a stranger on the internet. I see theres mention of using it on fishing flies. Ive always used Gink but would probably try this. It's used on GoreTex waders, it's gives a barrier that lasts when fully submerged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 38 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Excellent contribution, go you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: https://sites.google.com/site/wadersrepairs/repel https://www.fabsil.com/ These are my two go to product's, I've tried Nikwax but stopped using it years ago. 2nd fabsil, watch it's flammable though until it dries. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Konrad von Carstein said: Excellent contribution, go you! Tak powiedziała twoja żona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Tak powiedziała twoja żona. No, Kurwa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 9 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Tak powiedziała twoja żona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 19 hours ago, Konrad von Carstein said: Just for general rambling with the mutt, Misread that as rambling with the muff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 +1 for nikwax. If you can afford to next time buy a product that's lined with goretex. You'll likely never need to treat it ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, indianajones said: +1 for nikwax. If you can afford to next time buy a product that's lined with goretex. You'll likely never need to treat it ever again. Anything with a Gore Tex drop liner or laminate definitely needs treating and washing regularly, the natural oils in your sweat blocks the pores in the Gore Tex and stops it working as well, when the DWR wears off the outer shell, rain completely blocks the pores when it wets out, also stopping the Gore Tex from performing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Anything with a Gore Tex drop liner or laminate definitely needs treating and washing regularly, the natural oils in your sweat blocks the pores in the Gore Tex and stops it working as well, when the DWR wears off the outer shell, rain completely blocks the pores when it wets out, also stopping the Gore Tex from performing. If you are just using it to walk a dug it'll likely never need treating is what i meant by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, indianajones said: If you are just using it to walk a dug it'll likely never need treating is what i meant by that. Aye, maybe, obviously depends on the amount of use 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just went old school as the weather is getting worse and applied dubbin to pair of my boots. Not exactly the most modern science but enough to do the job for me. Also found the missing glove of my pair of Sealskinz cycling gloves. Maybe the only thing I own that is totally 100% waterproof, they've been totally immersed or soaked in the past and not a drop gets through, sadly not as warm as other gloves but totally wind and waterproof so good if you're doing active things. Also glad I found it as the sodding things cost a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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