Avoneer
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| posted on 11/9/05 at 10:59 PM |
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Re-waterproofing coats (ripstop nylon)
Hi,
For whatever reason, both of my cycling coats have decided that they no longer want to be waterproof - probably too much washing!
They are both made from micro thin ripstop nylon.
Is there anything I can buy to re-waterproof them or shall I buy a new coat?
Thanks,
Pat...
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indykid
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| posted on 11/9/05 at 11:07 PM |
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get yourself to mitchells, and get some fabsil iirc. it's in an aerosol tin, spray it on, and it brings the waterproofing up like new. i used it
on my waterproof for duke of edinburgh, and it was better than when it was new for that expedition. still kept me dry when i took the indy out in the
wet.
think it was about a fiver a tin. cheaper than a new coat.
tom
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Avoneer
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| posted on 11/9/05 at 11:17 PM |
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Cheers Tom.
Project loom is looming!
Just waiting for the scuttle/dash fibreglassing to cure and the paddle shift to arrive and then we can start.
Just a hand at the beginning to route and plan everything would help as I'm sure it will hurt my brain!
Pat...
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lewis635
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 07:59 AM |
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yep, fabsil is fantastic. after coming from the western Isles and serving in the forces i know all about being cold and wet.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 08:15 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Avoneer
Cheers Tom.
Project loom is looming!
Just waiting for the scuttle/dash fibreglassing to cure and the paddle shift to arrive and then we can start.
Just a hand at the beginning to route and plan everything would help as I'm sure it will hurt my brain!
Pat...
Pat - good luck - the 'blade loom is quite easy... just follow it logically. Any questions just ask - I'll help you all I can.
S
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blueshift
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 12:00 PM |
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I seem to remember fabsil is designed for tents and such like, very waterproof but doesn't breathe. You can get nikwax spray-on or wash-in
waterproofing agent that will breathe (use the spray-on only on gore-tex - on the outside)
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 01:42 PM |
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Once you've finished spraying the fabsil onto your coats, try spraying at a naked flame! The stuff is awesome, it releases a big black mushroom
shaped cloud of smoke that looks like a small nuclear explosion.
I don't think I'm a pyromaniac...I mean spraying aerosols onto naked flames is perfectly normal behaviour isn't it?
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indykid
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 08:22 PM |
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i didn't mention that, as i thought it might scare people, but it is a seriously impressive sight. i smelt the paraffin content and it set the
wheels turning.
everyone's a closet pyro, i'm sure
tom
[Edited on 12/9/05 by indykid]
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Avoneer
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 10:03 PM |
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You can get fabsil specifically for coats and breathable fabric.
Will get myself down to Mitchells some time this week...
...and play with whatever is left with a match!
Pat...
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