Weatherproofing a MK VII and other gear…

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:32 pm

I've used standard red label ScotchGard on fedoras and bags. It's a repellant, but not a 'proofer'. Do NOT use the green can outdoors ScotchGard, as it contains silicone, and if you need to have your hat reblocked, it may not be possible as the silicone give the reblocker headaches in wetting the felt for the job.

Just a light misting will do the job. If you're wanting a really good water proofer, find a can of Scouts water repellant, usually available through Western wear stores that sell good cowboy hats. It's a good repellant, and still allows the felt to be reblocked.

What ever you do, don't get something that states it's a water proofer, as it will seal the fabric in plastic, and you'll never be able to reverse the process.

Regards! Michaelson

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:32 pm

That's our Michaelson, Knower of Things!

...although I wonder how cluey our man is on the mechanics of synchronized swimming.. Intriguing.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:53 pm

conceited_ape wrote:That's our Michaelson, Knower of Things!

...although I wonder how cluey our man is on the mechanics of synchronized swimming.. Intriguing.

Oh, that's Jerry's forte.

IndianaBlues · Post by **IndianaBlues** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:03 am

Sorry for resurecting an old thread, has anyone (probably in the UK) tried using Nikwax Cotton Proof on their MkVII? I picked up a can the other day, but thought I'd check in advance of sticking it through the wash!! I've used other versions of this product before (Polar Proof on a fleece, which worked perfectly). You put it in the washing machine with the proof liquid instead of detergent, and out comes a waterproofed item...in theory!

http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-gb/products/ ... abricid=-1

Alan Eardley · Post by **Alan Eardley** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:38 pm

IndianaBlues wrote:Sorry for resurecting an old thread, has anyone (probably in the UK) tried using Nikwax Cotton Proof on their MkVII? I picked up a can the other day, but thought I'd check in advance of sticking it through the wash!! I've used other versions of this product before (Polar Proof on a fleece, which worked perfectly). You put it in the washing machine with the proof liquid instead of detergent, and out comes a waterproofed item...in theory!

http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-gb/products/ ... abricid=-1

I've used Nikwax with great success on finely woven cotton. It works very well on Ventile. It won't work so well on the course jute canvas from which respirator cases are made. Nikwax works by closing up the spaces between the warp and weft of the cloth. The gaps in a MKVll are too great IMO.

Alan