Re: Textile jackets cleaners - can you help please?

[Guest]

http://www.venturesport.co.uk/venturesp ... rseid=1186

Be aware that the wash stuff is very foamy and can wreck a washing machine so don't use too much - less than they recommend.

Also, it will need to be re-proofed with the spray on product afterwards.

[Guest]

The wash stuff will remove the proofing which is why it needs to be redone afterwards.

I sprayed my Akito Python II with waterproofing spray before a trip to the Lakes last year and it only leaked at two tiny seams which wasn't a problem.

I can't stress enough to go easy with the wash stuff though - a new washing machine is more expensive than a new jacket!

[sparky]

i went to a camping shop and got some nikwax stuff that goes in the washing machine with the coat. just let it drip dry and it's ready to go. i could never be bothered with respraying the coat, but it couldn't hurt.

[Guest]

I recently use nikwax machine wash stuff followed by nikwax tech dry or something along those lines... used it with my HG stuff and its worked a treat

[Guest]

[Guest]

the nikwax stuff you wash with the one product ( tech wash i think ) then you rewash it straight sfter with the direct tx

only need to dry once then

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

[Guest]

I recently use nikwax machine wash stuff followed by nikwax tech dry or something along those lines... used it with my HG stuff and its worked a treat

The spray waterproofer is a lot easier to apply and you can do several layers of it to make sure - the wash-in stuff is more expensive.

[nigelwood1]

I found that dead flies work well as water proofing...

I haven't cleaned any of my textiles yet...

Can't be ar5ed....

If they leak I just spray em with the flies as well....

I prefer the lived in look.....

[rennie]

i've never cleaned any of mine either!

just wear until they fall apart then buy new

last lot got set on fire though!

[monotone]

I use the Nikwax stuff that you put in the washing machine too. My jacket was certainly cleaner and more waterproof afterwards.

[Guest]

the nikwax stuff you wash with the one product ( tech wash i think ) then you rewash it straight sfter with the direct tx

only need to dry once then

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

 

Knew it was something like that

[Guest]

I bought a Spidi textile jacket a year or more back, never been waterproofed and leaks in heavy rain. I did see the Nikwax stuff in Betws y Coed on Sunday but declined the purchase, just as well since it was more than twice the price of those links posted

That website says I have 2 local delaers at the other end of my High St here so will check out what they're wanting for the pair.

cheers for the info

[Guest]

Can someone recommend a good waterproofing spray for both textile and boots?

[Guest]

Tent spray for textiles and Urad or similar dubbin type stuff for leather.

[Guest]

I bought a Spidi textile jacket a year or more back, never been waterproofed and leaks in heavy rain. I did see the Nikwax stuff in Betws y Coed on Sunday but declined the purchase, just as well since it was more than twice the price of those links posted

That website says I have 2 local delaers at the other end of my High St here so will check out what they're wanting for the pair.

cheers for the info

 

millets i get mine from or other good outdoor centres

ach pride

aqueous wax for boots (millets) and you can get spray on for tents again from millets etc