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Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by calidavid <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=calidavid' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 1:15 pm

My “weatherproof” Barbour is now letting water like a sieve.
Tightly woven canvas like material. Any suggestions re a suitable spray?

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Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 1:31 pm, in reply to "Waterproofing a jacket"

Go to a camping shop and ask for tent waterproofing in a spray can. Just spray on and its done.

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 2:01 pm, in reply to "Waterproofing a jacket"

Nikwax twin pack for use in washing machine (but run machine empty to rinse out any residue of normal laundry detergent before using Nikwax).

https://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/cleaning/tech-wash&tx-direct-wash-in/

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Nigel B <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Nigel+B' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 3:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

I think the Nikwax Wash-in stuff has been reformulated - doesn't seem to work as well as it once did.

Tests by the outdoor magzines suggest that the Nikwax spray-on stuff works better than the Wash-in after a wash in the Nikwax Tech Wash detergent free cleaner.

I have recently used Grangers Fabsil Gold concentrated proofer on some outdoor jackets, my old one piece oversuit and a pair of synthetic motorcycle gloves that were no longer waterproof. Water just sits on the surface of the items now, though when I was out in fog/continuous drizzle yesterday my "visor wiping" left index finger started to leak after 40 miles - last outing before reproofing both gloves let in water everywhere. Not perfect, but an improvement. The jackets & oversuit have been completely watertight.

This product is a clear liquid applied from a spray bottle or by paintbrush (which is the way I used it). Apply liberally to dry cleaned items & allow to dry off completely before getting wet. Smells a bit "chemically" until dry, but not really noticable after that.

Suprised to see this product in Halfords in the camping section for less than I paid online - £15 for a litre tin earlier this year & a litre goes a long way.

Nigel B.

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 4:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

Smells a bit "chemically"

Years ago a mate of mine tried using Thompsons Waterproofer from a builders merchant on his jacket. He couldn't understand why everyone kept so far away!

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 6:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

But did it work ?

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 7:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

No idea. He bought a new jacket very soon after. I deduce either it didn't work, or he couldn't live with the noxious fumes.

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 5:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

I think the Nikwax Wash-in stuff has been reformulated - doesn't seem to work as well as it once did.

Agreed. I was very disappointed when I reproofed my jacket earlier this year with the wash-in stuff. Even though I followed the instructions to the letter it didn't seem to provide any improvement at all.

'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at at the flood.....'

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 6:01 pm, in reply to "Waterproofing a jacket"

Old sump oil would probably keep water out

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by laverdabru <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=laverdabru' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 9:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

Worked in a couple of outdoor goods shops, tried most things.
Fabsil & Nikon spray on were my go to's, had good results recently with Oxford Rainseal.

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 9:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

On fabric, nothing will work better than fabric tent spray water proofer. After all, the tent will be out in heavy continuous rain all night at times so it has to work

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by laverdabru <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=laverdabru' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 27, 2024, 11:20 am, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

Meant Nikwax spray on - broke my camera, hence the slip.

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Greeves Rider <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Greeves+Rider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 26, 2024, 10:48 pm, in reply to "Waterproofing a jacket"

Barbour offer a re proofing service for £35 or a clean and re proof for £50 https://www.barbour.com/us/repair-rewax

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by ChazzyB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChazzyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 28, 2024, 1:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Waterproofing a jacket"

Assuming it was originally waxed cotton. When I were a lad I used to rewax my own Belstaff jacket.

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Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by calidavid <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=calidavid' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 27, 2024, 8:55 pm, in reply to "Waterproofing a jacket"

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Re: Waterproofing a jacket

Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 29, 2024, 7:08 am, in reply to "Waterproofing a jacket"

There are always Lanolin spray cans.

Leon Novello

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