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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When spraying this on remember it is flammable, so avoid any open flames and excess will run off the fabric so be aware of drips getting on nearby surfaces. The predominant brands making the more eco-friendly water based applications are Nikwax and Revivex. Once treated, the fabric was allowed to dry for 48 hours and then exposed to water to see how they performed. Water Based Products 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. If your 1st 2 coatings have proven to be successful then attempt to cover the rest of the canopy top.

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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. 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 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.” 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.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. Scotchgard™ Heavy Duty Water Shield provides an ultimate protection for clothing and outer gear against common weather conditions . 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. Be sure to pay close attention to seams as they are quite often the weak spot for leaks or stitching breaks. 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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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.

One benefit of each product is that by being water based, it can be applied to clean fabric that is dry or wet. 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