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Waterproofing spray?

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_Jesus_
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hey so the waterproofing on my jacket is fading so I was thinking about getting some waterproofing spray from REI or somewhere like that.

Anyway most of the bottles I see for sale online say things like "ideal for softshell garments" or things that dont make me think they are for insulated ski jackets.

**So what im asking is, what is the best spray I can pick? will I still have breathability? Also any other things I should know to make the spray the most efficient.**

hope that makes sense, thanks.
Mar 26 2011 1:32AM
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SkierX
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http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=nikwax+tech+wash&cid=9172589588957221113#p

That's my recommendation. Used the stuff and it worked very well.
Mar 26 2011 8:41AM
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SteepAnDeep
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try calling the jacket manufacturer as they will probably have a recommendation for the product to regain the repellency. as mentioned, there's nikwax which i've used & reviewed and there's also reviveX which i've also used.
Mar 28 2011 7:36PM
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broto
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how do revivex and nikwax compare? does one hold waterproofing longer than the other?
Mar 28 2011 7:45PM
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SteepAnDeep
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since they are different products, they will probably have their own pros & cons depending on the material you are using it on. that's why i mentioned to call the jacket manuf as they will recommend a product that will work best on their material.

i recently used the reviveX and was happy with it since i had a jacket that's 10 years old. its a spray on and then you stick the jacket in the dryer and the spray is heat activated.

just as important, is to get a a special jacket cleaner (not Tide) & wash the jacket first. then use the application.

Mar 29 2011 12:40PM
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Keith.
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I was wondering if I should spray some on my afterbangs cause they're over year old and might start to water-log. Well next season... Just an idea
Mar 29 2011 3:16PM
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SkierX
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Can't tell if serious or being trolled.
Mar 30 2011 10:54AM
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Keith.
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probably a bad idea then considering you can't tell :)
Mar 31 2011 4:09PM
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SkierX
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Haha, in short, yes.
Mar 31 2011 8:30PM
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