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Adding/Restoring Waterproof

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Mex_LineJib^a
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search bared it, and it seems to be that "nikwax" is the way to go... so i'm gonna buy it from backcountry.com but they have alot of damn nikwaxes.

by the description it sounds like this is the one:
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can anyone tell me which one works best???
Jan 12 2007 6:39PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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link: http://www.backcountry.com/store/NIK0042/large/c3/s5/Nikwax-TX-Direct-Spray-On-5oz.html?swatch=NIK0042
Jan 12 2007 6:40PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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here it is:
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Jan 12 2007 6:47PM
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wrenegade
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Buy the Tek Wash and Wash-in, you want both. Wash with the tek was first, then the wash-in. Make sure you read the fabric care instructions on your jacket/pants first though.
Jan 12 2007 6:47PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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i've heard that the tek wash leaves some kind of residue on the jackets... did that happen to you?
Jan 12 2007 6:52PM
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nychka
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i used tek wash on my jacket and it was fine, worked quite well too
Jan 12 2007 7:56PM
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skiRay
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i use something that same with my leather gloves. but i forget what its called
Jan 12 2007 8:22PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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anyone used that spray on i posted?
Jan 12 2007 9:29PM
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japollner
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yea, its the best form of nikwax i have used yet...and i have used most of them. but you need the tech wash to make it work.
Jan 12 2007 10:13PM
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