nikwax waterproofing reviews
Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. After buffing the product in I immediately ran the toe of the boot under water and it repelled right off. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016. I've used it on both leather and fabric gloves with a waterproof membrane to minimize "wetting out", and on unlined deer and elk skin leather gloves to delay saturation. 5.0 out of 5 starsWe use nikwax products on all leather; big fans. The only complaint I had was with the applicator tip/ sponge. It simply doesn't do anything. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018. Direct Wash-in Waterproofing, 10 fl. I couldn't see any difference in water repellency after treatment. Messy and not easy to apply, does not penetrate leather, or very little. I’m only going to cover four of Nikwax’s vast line of products in this review. Not sure what to think. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019. When the ski coats get packed up at the end winter, I always wash and waterproof so they are ready during the next season. I’m very happy with the ease of use of this product. I didn't find any white residue - maybe that's from using too much? Nikwax prolongs the life and enhances the performance of clothing, footwear & equipment. Tech Wash is a soap based cleaner that lifts dirt from your clothing or equipment, as well as … I love it. I have used this product successfully in the past but another reviewer mentioned a similar problem. This made it slightly hard to buff the product out of those areas (the light color of the product showed up in the seams of my dark boots) but it was worth the extra effort to make sure the seams are well protected. Direct Wash-in and Nikwax Polar Proof. . It was a nicer Cabela's rain coat, not a discount store cheapie. Easy to apply product. Color: Brown Verified Purchase. I have been using this product for my waterproof breathable outdoor jackets and pants for years, and it works perfectly. I conditioned a full grain leather pouch, inside and out, on both the smooth and rough sides and, of course, it darkened the leather as expected, but now it is supple and bendable and waterproof. The Wax absorbs quickly, particularly on the full-grain leather, leaving very little to wipe away. Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016. Plus, as the boots dried, the evaporating water, would actually help pull the Nikwax, into the leather. I have given it four coats only because one, then two, then three had very little effect, as does not four. Items that are properly treated (pre-washed with Nikwax Tech Wash, then treated with an appropriate Nikwax proofer such as Nikwax TX.Direct) will withstand 4 to 6 washes using Tech Wash. Nikwax | Products United Kingdom United States Canada France España Nederlands Deutschland Danmark Ceská Republika Korea Italia Hungary Polska Schweiz (Deutsch) Suisse (Français) Global leader in safe, high performance waterproofing, cleaning and conditioning for outdoor gear Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020, This product worked great and was very easy to apply by hand. This page works best with JavaScript. I used this Nikwax to breathe new life into my Under Armour UA Storm hoodies and a Ridge Reaper jacket that had lost a lot of their water repellant properties from a few years off use, and let's be honest, me not washing them properly to preserve the resistance. Both products were thoroughly hand cleaned and then washed with the TX wash and then treated per the instructions with the dwr TX direct allowed to dry for 48 hours minimum before I made it to the water at first the results seemed great but unfortunately they only lasted about a half hour and then it was right back to the way it was before maybe not quite as bad but definitely not beadng water as it should. The best of the "green" options but still very lackluster. Nice to buy a larger size. Whilst standard washing detergents are good for getting your clothes clean, the harsh components of this type of product can compromise the waterproof qualities of your outdoor garments and should not be used. This stuff is a creamy wax that's pretty easy to apply. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2018. Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018. I highly recommend Nikwax for any leather product. I apply yearly before season of use and have no problems with waterproofing for the whole season. Starbrite Waterproofing Spray helps restore the water repellency of … I used this product in the washing machine and made sure to follow directions on how many items to put in the washer. I can't wait to use this product on other leather bits and bobs around the house. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2016. Oz. The product did not smell, was not greasy, was not waxy, did not irritate my skin, and was easily cleaned off my hands with soap and water. I work full time with horses and my boots are always faced with ridiculous amount of mud and water. Bottles Verified Purchase. I found that water did indeed roll right off in the sink immediately after application, but that didn't stop it from sinking in to the leather. Be sure to check out their website to get more in-depth information on their complete line. ... Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather. I use this waterproofing on my Merrell hiking boots. Its supposed to protect leather from water and keep it soft. I made sure to clean the ski outerwear with the Nikwax Tech Wash. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I'd have to reapply it before every ride it seems, which is ridiculous. Even leather oil would be better than this product. Nikwax prolongs the life and enhances the performance of clothing, footwear & equipment. This product works just like i needed it to. This is not a true waterproofing solution - it creates great water repellency but definitely not proofing. Nikwax manufactures high quality cleaning and waterproofing products. Best waterproofing for clothing I have found. Nikwax products are EASY to use. Nice to be able to buy a larger size than what I see in stores. Style: 33.8 Fl.