Re proofing waterproof's

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  1. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

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    Has anyone re proofed theres or is it chuck them and get new one's? The waterproofs I have aren't breathable so I wouldn't have to worry about that side of thing's, if so what' s the best stuff to use?
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    #1 raphael, Nov 7, 2015
  2. Greco

    Greco Active Member

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    I havent done it myself so i couldnt suggest something mate. I recently bought a 2 piece waterproofs and if they last, great, otherwise i 'll get some new ones.
    With the english weather so unpredictable i change mine every 8 months. So buy something decent mate
     
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  3. Lozzy

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    I've never re proofed bike waterproofs, done barbours & mountain jackets, not sure you can do them?!? Just buy new ones, my last set was alpinestars bit pricey n tbh I've seen a one piece Oxford set that get good reviews at fraction of the price!
     
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    Barstewardsquad God Like

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    I've used Nik Wax stuff in the past and it worked for me.
     
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    Cbrjay Well-Known Member

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    Never done it but the stuff they use on tents?
     
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    gixxerjim Active Member

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    Nik wax
     
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  7. rebel

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    Iv used nik wax on non waterproof boots and they were completely waterproof afterwards good bit of kit
     
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  8. DCB

    DCB Active Member

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    yep, you can reproof, very easy, i have stuff i throw in the washing machine with them, can't remember the name atm tho

    Nikwax TX wash in, thats the stuff
     
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  9. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

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    thanks for the reply's! got some nik wax tech wash and fabsil spray so i'll see what happens
    cheers
     
    #9 raphael, Nov 8, 2015
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    Well learn something new everyday, which I think is very important, waterproofs that are not breathable, bit like Betamax I guess, chuffed to know some peeps hang on to the old customs, I think this planet has got longer to go than some people think
     
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