waterproofing

[phil c]

hi lads and lasses i was just wondering if anyone knows a good way of re-waterproofing my imax smock and bib n brace thanks

[jamiebrennan]

nikwax in the wash-in type or the spray on type or both if you need to, i tried everything on my AFAW bib n brace but they are never the same once they loose the proofing.

[PETER]

it that the same stuff you use on tents jamie

[louis268]

The ramble in near reelsport in south shields sell a re gore tex agent that u put in ur washing machine I did my fishing suit it's spot on

[steppeydog]

try the go outdoors up at westerhope as its got a canny range of sprays n wash in stuff

[dabcatcher]

i tried the nikwax

bought the proper wash stuff then added the nikwax to wash in again. i even used more than needed,

i did 3 tops [2grays, 1 mustad] and 2 bottoms [grays and sundridge]

they are no better and are almost useless.

this year i,m just going to get a spray on and give them a few coats.

i,m sick of paying for expencive waterproofs for them to be no better than a t shirt.

[canman]

Like been said, all these expensive waterproofs are never the same as when new. You can't beat the old yellow/orange smocks the trawlermen use with a fleece underneath for longeverty.

[dabcatcher]

Like been said, all these expensive waterproofs are never the same as when new. You can't beat the old yellow/orange smocks the trawlermen use with a fleece underneath for longeverty.

for years we used those ... viking rubbers. no water gets in and plenty of room for warm stuff underneath.

i,ve been thinking for a while about going back to them.

[brix]

waterproofing

Try FABSIL its about £6 bought a tin about 4 years ago used it once still got some left.a full tin should do a jacket and salopettes

[jamiebrennan]

dunno if its the same stuff mate but i would think if its a reproofer it would be.

[Billzo]

not sure what its called but i know lads that use a silicone spary & it dose the job.

[Kev1n]

Fabsil is the silicone spray or Nikwax spray works just as well.
Neither make your gear waterproof, they just help water to form beads and run off. Water will still find its way in through holes and eventually soak into the fabric anyway.

[Aranjeffy]

Hi Mate,

I used to sell Nikwax and Fabsil in my previous job and found Nikwax to be the better. However washing any waterproof item in a normal detergent will rip any water repellency from the surface including the original factory applied repellency. You can either use a special detergent for washing waterproof items (the green nikwax bottle) or good old soap flakes! All these "reproofers" are just a water repellency so dont actually make the garment water proof again. I found spraying an item then saoking a sponge in Nikwax and going over all the seams thoroughly was the best way to get the best result. Salt water also damages any applied repellency so they wont last long if used regularly. Also if its a breathably garment use a spray instead of a "wash-in" as the "wash in" will apply to reproofer to the inside of the garment and repel your sweat, keeping it trapped in your clothes.

Hope this helps haha!