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Offline Jeff999

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Waterproofing Spray
« on: October 16, 2012, 22:26:49 »
Just seen Aldi are selling Waterproofing spray from Sunday 21st Oct £1.99 for a 300ml can.

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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2012, 22:37:29 »
I have a case of 12 cans sitting in the garage! Bulk bought earlier this year and found it went further than I thought!

Works well and less than a pint too!! Ta for the heads up -- I may add to the pile!

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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2012, 22:56:47 »
Works well jeff, I've got about 5 cans left from last year. Its silicon-based (like an alien lifeform from StarTrek?) and is great for doing a quick intermediate reproof of textiles and tents. Do it outside though, I inadvertently waterproofed my lungs the first time, and stunk the house oot!
Another thing I found is apply it to your textile jacket or whatever (outside, not a windy day!) and lightly rub the surface you have just sprayed with a plastic bag or similar, it seems to coat it better, leaves fewer porosities.



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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2012, 07:02:35 »
I think it's time to cut back on the coffee and blue smarties Dave  :neen:
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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2012, 10:54:34 »
Not time for sleep. Time for medicine!

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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2012, 22:32:54 »
Thanks for the heads up , its rated stuff , I'll be getting a few cans ..

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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2012, 14:31:20 »
Gassoon sent me can of the stuff, I used up the whole can on a jacket and trousers, but I must have done something wrong because it didn't work too well for me. That could also be because my clothes are so damn dirty, even after I washed them they were still filthy.
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Re: Waterproofing Spray
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2012, 14:40:33 »
I'm off oop north tomorrow for a week and I've just been getting my gear ready..  

Out came the Nikwax to do the jacket and boots !!!!!   oops me thought ,,, what's wrong with this for the bike gear ?????

Or does it not work at high speed  :grin:  :shrug:  :grin:  :shrug:  :grin: