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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I've got some BPS 100mph gear bibs that are starting to let some water in the seat. I was wondering if anyone knows of a product to rewaterproof gortex fabric. |
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| I bought some spray-on stuff for some old rain gear that I had. I figured that it would help enough that I'd have a back up pair.
It didn't. Didn't work at all as a matter of fact. That was 2 years ago. There might be something new, but all I know is that the stuff that I tried didn't work.
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Location: Ogden, Ut | I had a pair of Gore Tex waders that began to leak after a pretty hard summer of work. I was told to run them through the washing machine to wash the dirt particles out of the weave. The washing process also 're-seats' the weave that has been mis-shapen due to hard use and makes it again waterproof. I gave it a try and it seemed to work pretty good - at least they quit leaking. The washing worked - the explanation as to why is second hand info and may just be a load of BS. Can't hurt to try it on the raingear.
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| Doesn't Gore-tex have a really good warranty on their fabric? Before you treat it with something, call the company, they may just stand behind their product. |
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | I was in the Army when gore tex was first a military thing. The one thing they told us to do was to wash it ONLY in powdered detergent. Why? I dunno. I still have the same original Goretex, and it still does not leak, unless i've been in a hard rain for 8 or so hours. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Treats! The MacDaddy of baitmakers getting wet pants? Can't have that.
I like the idea of discussing the problem with Bass Pro. If they won't replace or repair, get a spray can of Camp Dry by Kiwi, it can be found in the shoe and boot aisle of most (gulp!) WallyMarts. This stuff is great for re-waterproofing boat covers, tents, shoes, and all that. Hope it works out, m |
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| There is a product called tech wash and nik wax that you can get at cabelas. The wash is a non detergent wash designed specifically for treated fabrics like gore-tex and similar. Washing in your normal laundry detergent somehow affects the pores, and they become clogged so the fabric does not breathe.
The Nik wax treatment works in your wash as well. It has some sort of sealant in it that re-treats the fabric to make it waterproof again. Heck...you stick your hand in that stuff and the water beads right off..
Good stuff. I usually wash once a year, and can get by with treating it every other year, but then again, I am not in my rain gear as much as some people, though.
The tech wash and nik wax run about $9.00 each, but the tech wash you usually can get to cleanings out of it whereas the nik wax treats 2 garments.
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Treats...
Good advice in the above posts. I usually wash mine on the "gentle" cycle and I don't use any soap. They don't get that dirty...just a little fish slime and maybe a little food grime or something from wiping my hands on them. Water alone is all you need unless they are really soiled.
It's my understanding that the reason Gortex works is because of the micro-thread count. Itty-bitty pores allows air through but not water. Unless you've got some stitching that's coming undone a gentle wash should be all you need.
If a gentle washing doesn't get the job done I would call BPS and ask them what their customer service policy is for whatever age your bibs are.
Have a great season Shawn... Thanks again for the awesome musky treats.
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Shawn;
If they are leaking at a seam, get some seam sealer at a good camping store like REI. Some seam sealers are made for gore-tex.
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| wash,wash again with a goretex approved cleaner only
rinse
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rinse again....very important to clean....get any grease/oil out and rinse EXTREMLY WELL soap residue kills the waterproffing
Ironing on a cool setting helps restore waterproofing and a spray with silicone helps the outer layer shed excess water as well .
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| A further comment on the warranty, a retailer may try to blow you off, if so try the company directly. Gore-Tex (the manufacturer)used to stand behind their products, which means they are not supposed to leak unless the fabric gets damaged. |
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