Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield 1 Can, 400 ml - Water Repellent Spray, Ideal For Outerwear, Tents, Backpacks, Canvas, Polyester And Nylon

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Once you have sprayed the liquid onto the surface you must allow it to dry, whilst ensuring that your pets are kept well away until fully dry. Though both products performed as promised, Revivex won out by literally a nose in my test as Nikwax had an odd odor. Even after 48 hours it was still perceptible and two weeks later, it was mild, but still there. Another plus for Revivex is the allowance for breathability offering a wide range of products that can be treated, from tents to waterproof shells. Silicone Water Repellents Camp Dry was added to the test simply because it is so easy to find in most big box stores, but it did not do as well as any of the other products tested.

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Tent and Gear Solarproof is available in both a pump applicator, which works well on large and small projects alike. It also comes as a concentrate that is diluted and then applied with a brush or sponge. Once applied, the solution should be spread out with a damp cloth. After two minutes, the excess is wiped off and the fabric allowed to dry. Added to the solvent issue is the type of propellants used in the aerosol cans, isobutane and propane, both hydrocarbons which are not exactly environmentally friendly. Mould often appears when the fabric is kept moist for a prolonged period and as this protector spray repels moisture the rainwater will just run off the fabric. How to Use Scotchgard Waterproof Spray on Your Canopy

Again, using these solvents makes coating the fabric easy with deep penetration. Once dry, it also repelled water extremely well. As far as how long it will last, instructions say to apply annually. If you use Scotchgard™ Heavy Duty Water Shield to treat outdoor gear with white rubber soles, the soles may turn yellow – if that happens, clean the affected area as soon as possible with rubbing alcohol. Once treated, the fabric was allowed to dry for 48 hours and then exposed to water to see how they performed. Water Based Products

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Traditionally, treatments to reapply that water repellent coating have been silicone based but they are not considered very environmentally friendly. Relatively new to the market are a few water based products. Firstly, spray a small section of the canvas of your EZ up canopy. Apply by holding the can 8 inches away from the product and use a gentle sweeping motion to apply evenly. Application of the product is straightforward, spray a light coating on a clean surface and let it dry, but instructions say to add a second coating after four hours. Even with this, the treated surface did not repel water as well as any of the other products tested. When applying Revivex, try and lay flat whatever you are treating, like Nikwax, it is a thin solution and will run off the fabric. Instructions on the can are sparse just saying to spray it on the fabric. What worked best was to spray the treatment on, spread it out and then let it penetrate. After a few minutes, dry according to the instructions for the item treated. Instructions say to set the gear up, but the solution is very thin so it is best to lay it out flat so it does not run off. In this way you will get the best coverage.We collected up a group of waterproofing compounds to try out side-by-side. Each of the products was applied to a clean section of uncoated ripstop nylon in the weight range normally used in tents. Nikwax prides itself on being one of the safest waterproofing products on the market with water used to deliver what Nikwax calls an, “elastic, water-repellent synthetic polymer” onto the fabric. According to Nikwax, the “Solarproof” components of the compound will protect from the UV rays that damage synthetic fabrics to extend the life of your gear. Like the other silicone products, it uses petroleum solvents to carry the compound to the fabric and it also uses isobutane and propane as a propellant, but they do not tell you this on the can, it is simply listed as, “hydrocarbons.” The predominant brands making the more eco-friendly water based applications are Nikwax and Revivex.