NikWax

[Brettski]

Anyone ever use this stuff to clean their Goretex gear?

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/s...sp?manufacturer=60&storeId=226&CMP=KNC-google

And if so does it work...and I see there's a cleaner, then a waterproofing agent...do you use both, either one, or neither?

 

[thetrailboss]

YES. I use it. It is water based. Depends on what you are going to clean and waterproof.

For clothing...errr....weather gear, it is the best and cheapest thing. Gore makes a spray, but it costs an arm and a leg (would you expect anything else from WR Gore???) :wink:

As for boots and footwear, I also use the cleaner and waterproofer. I know that Backpacker thought that the waterproofing was not the best in terms of length in between treatments, but it works for me. You can apply it when the boots are either wet or dry. It does not matter. That's nice.

So I specifically use:

Clothing:

Nikwax Tech Wash
Nikwax TX Direct

And footwear:

The appropriate foot cleaner solution.
The appropriate waterproofer (full or split grain solutions).

One thing I will say...DO NOT use liquid detergent (e.g. Tide, etc) with Gore Tex or any other waterproof fabric. It CLOGS the pores of the fabric. Use powder or Nikwax.

Hope this helps.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

I've heard not to use the WASH as it'll also seal up the interior of your jacket/pants which you want to keep breathable!!!!

 

[thetrailboss]

I've heard not to use the WASH as it'll also seal up the interior of your jacket/pants which you want to keep breathable!!!!

That's right. Use the TX Direct SPRAY. You can use the cleaner though....

 

[bill9009]

i had the same questions last year heres the answers i got

http://forums.alpinezone.com/5510-anyone-use-nikwax-before.html?highlight=nikwax

 

[cbcbd]

I use tech wash and Tx-direct spray. Like new

 

[Brettski]

So after the gear dires then you spray the stuff on?

I need to see where the best deal is

 

[JimG.]

I just cleaned all of my shells, shell pants, and windstopper fleeces using the Nikwax Tech Wash. Stuff worked great.

I then used the Nikwax wash in waterproofer on the shells and pants...that stuff worked great too and I have seen no loss of breathability as has been suggested.

Both products are highly recommended.

 

[thetrailboss]

So after the gear dires then you spray the stuff on?

I need to see where the best deal is

Either wet or dry is fine.

 

[klrskiah]

I used the wash, then the spray-on for my shell / pants. the stuff works good, but still not like new. I put mine in the dryer about 10 min after i applied the spray on. Anyone know if it's better to let it air dry or to put it in the dryer?

Hopefully it won't be put to the test as much as last year!!!!!