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Topic: Nikwax cotton proof

emperor.ming

19/6/2008 at 8:21pm
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Hi there.

Wondered if anone has any experience of using this product?

How does it compare to fabsil in results?

Going to bakewell tomorrow with the kids and am in a dilemma about whether to take new polycotton and try and treat onsite or bottle it and take nylon.

Any advice gratefully recieved.

mrs jubbly

19/6/2008 at 10:32pm
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Hello Emporer.ming I found this old thread but it probably isn't a great deal of help. Just thought I'd take away your blue sad face and give you a bump.

JK98

20/6/2008 at 2:02am
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I may be wrong but, I don't think you have to waterproof a NEW polycotton tent. I've never had one myself, but from what I've read on here, I believe they just leak a little on the seams when they first get wet, but then they are completely waterproof without any treatment.

I'm sure someone who knows more than I do will advise you later today.

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Raveninghorde

20/6/2008 at 9:11am
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I've never treated my 1999 Polycotton tent. But I have had to do some seam sealing as it gets older. It always amazes me that I can see daylight through the fabric but water never gets in.

blacklagoon

23/6/2008 at 3:17am
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I used nikwax to waterproof a berghaus mera peak jacket.it was a very old one,bought on ebay.it let in water a lot.I nikwaxed it,and i would say,about 90% of the surfaced area beaded water off it afterwards.

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AngelicMinx

23/6/2008 at 7:20am
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Jean is right. The first time your tent gets rained on, there will be humidity and possibly a few drops of water inside but that is it.

After that it will be fine.

Surprising what you learn while waiting in a camping shop for them to get the tent you just bought lol

Angie.

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