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After the downpours at the weekend I’ve found my Musto waterproof jacket isn’t so waterproof anymore. It’s about 7 years old. Is it worth treating with some magic spray of some sort? What sort has anyone used and found successful or does it just do a quick fix and not last? Do I just need to accept it’s time for a new one?
 
Spyro said:
After the downpours at the weekend I’ve found my Musto waterproof jacket isn’t so waterproof anymore. It’s about 7 years old. Is it worth treating with some magic spray of some sort? What sort has anyone used and found successful or does it just do a quick fix and not last? Do I just need to accept it’s time for a new one?
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My experience with trying to restore waterproofing with NEV or similar is that you don't ever get back to the original performance, BUT you might get a full season dry after treating a clean garment. - and have to do it again next spring...
Not a perfect solution, but lots less expensive than new gear. Or scour the chandleries at the end of season for discounted "old 2018-2019 stock"
 
Spyro said:
After the downpours at the weekend I’ve found my Musto waterproof jacket isn’t so waterproof anymore. It’s about 7 years old. Is it worth treating with some magic spray of some sort? What sort has anyone used and found successful or does it just do a quick fix and not last? Do I just need to accept it’s time for a new one?
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I use this stuff "Nikwax Tech Wash / TX.Direct Wash In Twin Pack"

Just follow the instructions.
 
I was told by a rep selling waterproof gear to wash breathable stuff in pure soap flakes as many detergents spoil the effectiveness of the microporous layer. I think Nikwax washing liquid is probably ok but much more expensive.
 
ghostlymoron said:
I was told by a rep selling waterproof gear to wash breathable stuff in pure soap flakes as many detergents spoil the effectiveness of the microporous layer. I think Nikwax washing liquid is probably ok but much more expensive.
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The Nikwax instructions tell you to clean all detergent residue out of your washing machine before using it.
 
ghostlymoron said:
I was told by a rep selling waterproof gear to wash breathable stuff in pure soap flakes as many detergents spoil the effectiveness of the microporous layer. I think Nikwax washing liquid is probably ok but much more expensive.
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I've not washed anything in pure soap flakes since I washed a down sleeping bag in the stuff some 35 years ago and ruined it.

The Nikwax stuff might be a tad more expensive, but it works.

We clean the washing machine twice a year using vinegar, don't ask - the domestic goddess tells me it works and that is her department unless a fault develops and it becomes my problem, and my waterproofs are first to get washed.
 
First Mates HH jacket developed a wet sleeve after 7 years hard use.

I cleaned it with warm mildly soapy water and a soft brush, allowed to dry naturally and applied a good couple of coats of a tent re-proofer.

I know it was only one arm, but it does not leak anymore and was really inexpensive - 4 quid IIRC.

We have fixed for all time the requirement for expensive waterproof sailing clothing.

We now have a motorsailer with a huge pilothouse.

The 2K's worth of boots, salopettes and offshore jackets, gloves, baliclava's, seal skinz socks etc. stays in a locker. It has only been used twice in three seasons, both times coming alongside in the rain.

Works for me! Like motorcycling, another pastime where cold and wet goes with the territory, Sailing is to be enjoyed, not endured!

IMHO, of course.
 
If it is Goretex, the waterproofing relies on the micropores creating surface tension and then the water doesn't go through. If the micropores are full of dirt, the dirt acts as a wick and the water goes through. Therefore, keep it clean and don't block the micropores with waterproofing stuff - which is why they recommend washing with a mild soap.
 
rotrax said:
We now have a motorsailer with a huge pilothouse.

The 2K's worth of boots, salopettes and offshore jackets, gloves, baliclava's, seal skinz socks etc. stays in a locker. It has only been used twice in three seasons, both times coming alongside in the rain.

Sailing is to be enjoyed, not endured!
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I remember when you were roughty toughties...
 
salar said:
If it is Goretex, the waterproofing relies on the micropores creating surface tension and then the water doesn't go through. If the micropores are full of dirt, the dirt acts as a wick and the water goes through. Therefore, keep it clean and don't block the micropores with waterproofing stuff - which is why they recommend washing with a mild soap.
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Ah! interesting but it's not goretex.
 
Spyro said:
Ah! interesting but it's not goretex.
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Goretex is just a trade name for a type of breathable fabric. All fabrics that are breathable will probably be made of a micropore design, so they will wick and leak when dirty. I would try a good clean before applying a "waterproofing" that may wreck the breathability and not necessarily make it waterproof. I'm a big Musto fan, most of my kit is Musto and I have never had to re-proof. It gets pretty mucky fishing!
 
dslittle said:
I remember when you were roughty toughties...
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Yes, we were.

We were well known in the Long Distance Motorcycle Trials world when we were younger too. 22.5 hours in the cold and almost constant pissing rain in early March on a severe Lands End Trial was a real test of endurance. The bike was an antique-a Tri-BSA sidecar outfit which we used from the time it was just an interesting trials bike until it became a valuable classic. Over 25 years non stop!

We both have NVQ Level 5 in coping with cold and wet.

Which, perhaps, is why we dont anymore......................................
 
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