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Posted By: jasonk Nikwax? - 03/31/03
Anyone ever tried this or other Gore-Tex "revivers". I have a jacket and some pants that aren't as waterproof as they used to be.
Thanks
Posted By: Rolly Re: Nikwax? - 04/01/03
If this is the same stuff that they advertise as being a waterproofer for leather boots, I tried Nikwax on a pair of boots and all I got out of it was frustrated. Didn't work work AT ALL. I tossed it and am now back to the heavy wax treatments.
Posted By: Eremicus Re: Nikwax? - 04/24/03
I've used both. Gore-Tex doesn't wear out. It looses the DWR finnish. Used as directed, that stuff works by replacing the DWR finnish on Gore-Tex garmits. Many of my backpacker/mountaineering friends use it.
I've used the stuff designed for boots as well. If the boot was built as a waterproof boot, and it did work while new, it will work. I haven't tested it on non waterproof boots, or approach shoes. On those it is reported to enhance water repellant features, but not turn the boot/shoe waterproof. Makes them easier to keep clean, etc.
It's big attribute is ease of use on a very wide variety of materials. If you need to waterproof a leather boot that wasn't built that way, I vote for wax. I have had good luck with it in that application. E
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