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Waterproofing Fortis SJ6 (22 posts / 2,763 views)
bigclanger bigclanger
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Post #16 8 Mar 2020 20:04
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I've sprayed mine with Grangers revive X & it definitely makes them water resistant !! Been out in some proper downpours & its not let any moisture through !!
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #17 9 Mar 2020 16:06
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In reply to Post #15
The snugpak torrent has same rating as the sj6 -5 to -10
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #18 9 Mar 2020 16:11
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Got a PM about this which is actually on the Fortis website so there you go
LINK
r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
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Post #19 9 Mar 2020 22:17
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Sorry fellas,

I was getting the torrent confused with the Snugpak fortis marine Jacket which is what I was referring

https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/fortis-marine-jacket-dpm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0pfzBRCOARIsANi0g0s4zXSjzUywbt4z8sFmLRIpwnFUVo8YDo47MenatahQlGDTFbRKGDMaAuH5EALw_wcB
razorback razorback
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Post #20 9 Mar 2020 22:42
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That would make sense Chuffy. I was advised to use the Nikwax to showerproof my Rab down pertex jacket.

A little tip, always make sure the missus gets the insert in the washing machine tablets rather than the trays. Dont use the trays at all for powders or tablets or liquids.

Soap really kills waterproofing agents so if you keep the trays clear, on goes a really hot wash though the machine to cleanse it then put the nikwax techwash and then the nickwax proofer through the trays.
Leigh83
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Post #21 10 Mar 2020 20:55
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Pure soap flakes do exactly the same thing with regards to nikwax tech wash and is considerably cheaper! TX direct is a superb reproofing agent though, always run you're washing machine on its hottest setting before carrying out the cleaning or reproofing and clean the tray out of all washing detergent beforehand as this will stop the water proofing from adhering to the fabric, I found out the hard way and wasted loads back in the day until I realised what was going on
razorback razorback
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Post #22 11 Mar 2020 20:30
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I always run a weekly hot cycle through the washing machine for legionella purposes and not necessarily before the re proofing. Will defo do that in the future though so thanks for that...
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