How to clean

[Guest]

Hi guys

I have some HG touring textiles jacket and trousers that I wear for my daily commute. They're black but now filthy with salt (grey, shiny colour) and although I've tried to soak it up with water, when it dries the stuff returns... clearly the salt is still there.

Whats the best way to get rid, barring a machine wash? Any tips appreciated

R.

[Guest]

I'm also curious...

and you live in Birmingham aye?

[Guest]

Yup, near the airport.

I've found with repetitive cleaning it gets better, but it is still a dull grey.. and it sparkles in the light due to the salt crystals!

[Guest]

Arr, do you know Quinton?

[Guest]

http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/activity/in ... OTORBIKING

nikwax tx direct and tech wash

oops just saw the no machine wash but you can always hand wash it lol

[Guest]

I didn't think it could be machine washed, but having checked it again it says I can wash it at 30 degrees on a delicate cycle with no fabric conditioning or tumble drying/ironing.

Ok thats easy enough... but my machine doesn't go down to 30 degrees!

Do you think a delicate wash at 40 degrees would be ok?

Oh and its this one with matching pants: http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/prod ... ts_id/4598

Cheers,

Rick.

PS

I know where Quinton is, but never had any reason to go there yet!

[Guest]

I don't think so,

10 degrees could make a BIG difference I think.

And well that's where I live Shit-hole but...

[Guest]

Just called them... NikWax TechWash is apparently the stuff to have so I will buy some on the way home and give my gear a wash over the weekend

[Guest]

all my textiles are washed at 40c just remember to take out the Protective inserts ( shoulder/knees/elbows/back ) before washing them and get the two products so that you can rewaterproof them as well .... get some aqueous wax for Boots and some glove proof as well ( they do a complete motorcycle textile Pack containing allthese items as well as a Visorguard) repells water from visor easier) for aboit £25-£30 iirc