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Posted: 16:31 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: Waterproof Sprays |
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Hi
Are those waterproof sprays any good?
How long do they usually last?
Which product would you recommend?
I've only just got dry from this morning
____________________ Fzr-600 1999 |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 17:00 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Thompsons water seal is MUCH cheaper and suitable for use on canvas.
Just make sure you do it on a hot, sunny day because it's thinned with white spirit which takes a while to evaporate. I use it on my tents. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Posted: 20:56 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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I made the mistake of washing my textiles in normal washing powder, I was soaked next time it rained.
I used the nik nax wash in stuff, worked a bloody treat ____________________ Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1 |
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Posted: 21:39 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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stinkwheel wrote: | This volatile organic compound embargo is a joke. |
If it stops one kitten from sneezing, it'll be worth it.
The lulz about nitromors is that they took the dichloromethane out of it, which just means you have to buy it neat off of eBay.
stinkwheel wrote: | You'd think there weren't millions of motor vehicles with vented fuel tanks merrily discharging tonnes of VOCs into the atmosphere every second of every day the way |
I hate to tell you, but that's also on the Brussels radar now. "Anti evaporation fuel systems" is on the list for bikes.
Back OT, I tried the NikWax stuff, both the wash in and spray on, and found that they did the sum total of fuck all (YMMV). My RST jacket still seeps through at the elbows. I'm pondering a duct tape solution. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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Posted: 23:25 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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I have a spray bottle of the Nikwax stuff too, but I have no idea if it works effectively, cos I've failed to get myself organised and actually use any of it yet ____________________ 1st bike (Sept'06 - May'10) : 1991 GPZ500S / Current bike (since Nov 2009) : 2003 Suzuki Bandit 600N
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Posted: 16:23 - 08 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Bought nikwax, 2 types
Techwash - Guy said it'd bring my white bits up like new, didn't. Came out the exact same as it went in, waste of a fiver.
The waterproofing stuff - Did this afterwards, seemed to have taken to the coat, left weird jizz marks on it, yet to test it in the rain
Sure I wont have to wait long for that though ____________________ Fzr-600 1999 |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 19:53 - 08 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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The wash in / spray on is only a replant coating and won't make no-waterproof items (lacking a membrane) waterproof.
They allow the material to bead off water, but this is pretty useless with the rain being driven into the fabric. They will help the material to dry out quicker though..
Put the clothes in the airing cupboard / warm tumble dryer after washing to bring out the water resistance properties the best.
Nikwax for myself, or Grangers. It's not really worth £5/wash though. ____________________ "because one stroke isnt enough and four strokes waste two" |
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Posted: 20:58 - 08 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Use the nikwax tecwash and spray every 18months or so on my non-goretex lined berghaus walking jacket. Works great for me. I've yet to require any for my bike jacket though, but I have no reason to use anything different |
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Posted: 22:52 - 08 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Used the Nikwax "tent and gearproof" stuff on my bike cover. Made the water bead off for about 5 seconds. Also left the weird jizz stains that alpha-9 mentioned. It also says it's UV protective. Is it buggery. The south side of my bike cover is grey, the north side is black. Waste of money imo. ____________________
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I've used that tech 7 stuff in the past, worked just fine. Got some nikwax in the cupboard too, never used it yet. ____________________ Eurotrip 2009
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Old Thread Alert!
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Old Thread Alert!
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