BMW Rallye Suit - waterproofing?
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No point, the rain will go straight through it. Just give it a good wash
Pointless, isn't it?
The waterproof layer is the inner removable liner, so I was told. The outer just gets soggy and heavy.
The waterproof layer is the inner removable liner, so I was told. The outer just gets soggy and heavy.
I've used Nikwax tech wash to clean mine, then used Nikwax TX spray proofer. The advantage with the spray is you can focus on the areas that get wettest
It works in so far as it doesn't soak up water like a sponge any more, but still needs the liner to be properly waterproof
It works in so far as it doesn't soak up water like a sponge any more, but still needs the liner to be properly waterproof
The more the outer resists water the better. Gets less heavy and dries quicker. TX Direct after Tech Washing first
Any of you guys had problems washing the trews with the suede / leather knee bits?
The outer layer has to breathe
Despite its strange construction, I have never got wet in the rally suit even in torrential rain. Wash it with Nikwax stuff (outer and inner gore tex liner which needs different stuff) and it will be fine.
No, just wash the same as the jacket with Nikwax Tech wash. Just be patient drying the trousers and don't be tempted to use direct heat like a radiator or tumble dryer, or the leather will go stiff. Drip dry is best, on a breezy sunny day ideally.
The outer and inner can be washed and re proofed with the same products.
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