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Postby corvus » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 7:17 pm

Anyone else noticed that after using Revivex to re proof Gortex Coats that they stink even after being in rain and a good airing outdoors ?
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Re: Revivex

Postby walkinTas » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 7:31 pm

After walking all day I stink whether or not I wore a re-proofed Gortex Coat. :) But if I stand in the rain and get a good airing it helps :P
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Re: Revivex

Postby corvus » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 8:06 pm

walkinTas wrote:After walking all day I stink whether or not I wore a re-proofed Gortex Coat. :) But if I stand in the rain and get a good airing it helps :P


As do I wT but it tends to scare the animals when I stand naked in the woods :lol: However a pointless reply to a real question, do I remember you still use a Japarra that is 20 odd years old :roll:
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Re: Revivex

Postby walkinTas » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 8:37 pm

I do have said Japara, but mostly I wear my paclite goretex coat, which is probably getting close to needing re-proofing. I take it you are not recommending I try Revivex?
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Re: Revivex

Postby corvus » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 8:51 pm

walkinTas wrote:I do have said Japara, but mostly I wear my paclite gortex coat, which is probably getting close to needing re-proofing. I take it you are not recommending I try Revivex?

Sorry I had forgotten about your Paclite :) and Revivex does work but as previously mentioned it "pongs" as does( I am informed by a reliable source ) the Nikwax product to a lesser extent, so if you can find a reproofing medium that does not smell for weeks after it has been applied please let us all know :lol:
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Re: Revivex

Postby MJD » Thu 10 Feb, 2011 10:00 pm

I used Revivex recently and didn't notice a pong after it had been in the dryer.
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Re: Revivex

Postby corvus » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 4:17 pm

Thanks for that info MJD what breed of Gortex Coat do you have? Mine is a PP "vagabond " in the heavy duty "Taslan" fabric, also next time I wash it I will use a "tec wash" rather than pure soap flakes .
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Re: Revivex

Postby photohiker » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 4:52 pm

I've used the Nikwax stuff. Never noticed much of a smell when using it, and certainly haven't noticed anything when dry.

Maybe this is part of the reason Revivex is cheaper?
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Re: Revivex

Postby corvus » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 5:07 pm

Will be using Nikwax product next time (pity about the new $35.00 10oz full Bottle of Revivex I have) so will be interested in the result.
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Re: Revivex

Postby vagrom » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 8:55 pm

$35- Ouch!
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Re: Revivex

Postby MJD » Tue 01 Mar, 2011 11:48 am

Corvus - I used the Revivex on my Outdoor Research Furio Jacket. Beaded nicely for a day or two, but the sleeves are back to "normal" now.
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