Waterproofing

Redruth · 14-Jul-2004, 22:35

I've ordered a waterproofing spray from Halfords. Apparently it's suitable for canvas/nylon. Am I in danger or ruining my (v. expensive) Rukka gear? Alternative appears to be have it done by an outdoor/camping shop in Hemel which Motor Cycles and Moore recommended. At £40 a pop for that vs £6 for spray, wot to do? Or should I get it back to Rukka. Now 6 yrs old, no longer guaranteed, I assume. Any advice?

RedMist · 15-Jul-2004, 14:56

I recommend Nikwax waterproofing spray or wax. I used on my letahers at Cadwell Friday - and good job too as forgot my oversuoit and it tipped it down most of the day! Stayed dry the entire time. Good for leather/canvas/Nylon/Gore-Tex/pretty much anything. Not spensive either. Can be had from Heine Gerricke or most camping outlets.

Hope this helps.

psychlist · 15-Jul-2004, 18:59

Second that vote for NikWax

Monty · 16-Jul-2004, 10:45

3rd'd that vote. Nikwax is the stuff-from all good outdoor shops.

John

Redruth · 16-Jul-2004, 19:41

Thanks, guys. Nikwax it is, then. Just have to explain to Halfords I don't want their stuff!

Eamonn · 16-Jul-2004, 19:50

Be careful when applying Nikwax - a few years ago I waterproofed a tent with the stuff and at that time you couldn't get it in spray form so it had to be applied with an old cloth soaked in the liquid. It meant that my hands were waterproofed for 4 days afterwards !!

It was very difficult to hold onto the knife and fork that week......

Redruth · 16-Jul-2004, 21:54

There are very few manual things I will undertake without my Marigolds, darling!

webbyc · 16-Jul-2004, 22:04

Do you ride wearing the marigolds then?

paulmort · 16-Jul-2004, 22:45

Mort
Stay out of the " Marigold" thing, you could get yerself into big trouble

OK then, I will
.
.
btw thanks for the Nikwax tip
rgds
mort

Redruth · 16-Jul-2004, 23:25

Webby, man, I TYPE wearing Marigolds. Take Paulmort's advice, is my advice.

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15-Jul-2004, 18:59	#3
psychlist Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Bikes: Diavel, very non-std black & white ;) Posts: 4,701 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Over there Mood: Lucky? For some, maybe! Second that vote for NikWax Reply

16-Jul-2004, 10:45	#4
Monty DSC Club Member Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 1100S Multistrada, 450RT, Gilera Nordwest, Bultaco Frontera, Rickman Metisse-being built! Posts: 4,255 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Little Paxton Cambridgeshire Mood: Growing old-DISGRACEFULLY! 3rd'd that vote. Nikwax is the stuff-from all good outdoor shops. John Reply

16-Jul-2004, 19:41	#5
Redruth Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,885 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hemel Hempstead Mood: Fabulous Thanks, guys. Nikwax it is, then. Just have to explain to Halfords I don't want their stuff! Reply

16-Jul-2004, 21:54	#7
Redruth Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,885 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hemel Hempstead Mood: Fabulous There are very few manual things I will undertake without my Marigolds, darling! Reply

16-Jul-2004, 22:04	#8
webbyc Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,087 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ashtead, Surrey Mood: www.suzukisportingclub.com the only place to be Do you ride wearing the marigolds then? Reply

16-Jul-2004, 22:45	#9
paulmort Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 819 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lagos,, sunny scammy Nigeria Mood: Blooo Duke gets red heads Mort Stay out of the " Marigold" thing, you could get yerself into big trouble OK then, I will . . btw thanks for the Nikwax tip rgds mort Reply

16-Jul-2004, 23:25	#10
Redruth Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,885 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hemel Hempstead Mood: Fabulous Webby, man, I TYPE wearing Marigolds. Take Paulmort's advice, is my advice. Reply