How to safely clean and water proof your textile motorcycle clothing!
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2020
- I get a lot of questions about cleaning and re proofing textile bike clothing. So i nicked my mates £1500 Rukka adventure suit and made this demonstration video using NIKWAX Tec wash and TX wash in water proofer.
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I used exactly the same technique on my Dainese Goretex jacket and trousers that I wore all year round from 2006-18. I lived in London, did c. 10k miles a year and the amount of dirt that got into the fabric was unbelievable. Its the sort of thing you don't notice until you look at the colur of the water coming out of the washing machine. I washed the suit twice a year (Ocober and March) in Nikwax tech wash and TX reproofer and and it remained fully waterproof, even in torrential rain and inches of water on the motorway. Eventually the zips failed and after 12 years of faithful service the cost of replacing two zips put it beyound economic repair but its waterproofing was never in doubt.
That'll explain why my textiles soak up the rain, wish I'd known this sooner... Excellent content as per usual. Thanks Stu.
mate of mine used to swear by baby shampoo and hand wash. Tried to claim on his warranty because the Aramid panels started to disintegrate. Clothing company refused his claim because it was the baby shampoo that had caused the damage! Thanks for mentioning this issue. Its not just about cleaning, its about preserving the lifesaving properties of your kit. Tops marks and a like from me!
Finally got to the stage in life where I can afford decent kit. I've been looking for information on the care of textile clothing from a a source I trust, voila! Here it is. I even have the same washing machine as you so I now know the exact settings. Thank you for a perfectly timed and useful video.
I've never seen this process before, and like many others assumed there was a complicated and flawed spraying process to re-waterproof them. Thanks for educating me.
Excellent, well spoken and very detailed explanation of how to care for your gear. Thank you Stuart.
Just came across your channel after searching for how to clean your motorcycle textiles, absolutely brilliant video, now following what and how you've cleaned your friends textiles on mine 😀
This for me is your best vlog ever. So usefull. I have been riding daily in all weather for 40 years and didn't know this. Wow thanks
At the end of the good season we need to put at sleep our motorcycle and the accessories too so this vieo come at the right time! Thank you.
Just a tip from someone who used to repair washing machines, on some machines the drain pump will operate first before it folks with water so as to drain it any residual water from the last wash. If you fill the powder draw with liquid soap it will go straight into the drum and the pump will drain it beefier it fills with water. Put your liquid soap in a soap cup and put it on top of the wash before you switch the machine on.
Or mix the liquids with warm water and add after the initial flush for better distribution.
Thanks. I tried washing my jacket recently, the Nikwax liquid simply ran out of the powder draw chamber!!
Have been doing the same for my hiking and camping equipment for years, works really well. You can get a spray on waterproofing to top up through out the year👍 Go outdoors do price matching and offer a 10% discount for students and emergency staff/blue light card. Great vid 👍👍👍😊
Thank you Sir, coming back to this video every year now whenever i get my gear washed. Great job
I can't stop watching your videos. Great work you do and very informational.
Good info Stuart.something to do when the winter comes as only a fine weather man ha ha.👍
Having never had any of these types of waterproof clothes I was ignorant.
Very useful information, but I'll stick with my waxed clothing.
If I ever get one of these I now have the knowledge how to look after them.
Great video thanks for sharing.
Very interesting, sensible guide to care of synthetic outer clothing. In my forty odd years of biking I have tried many different types of clothing. What I found with the synthetic fabrics is that, although very good at keeping you dry and warm, they just don't last. This may not be the case with clothing at the upper end of the price scale but I have never been able to afford the very best so, for me, this is moot point.
I now use two jackets, a traditional bike leather and an Oxford wax cotton. I use 'Leather Genie' products to clean the leather and make it water resistant. My current jacket is about 16 years old and is good for riding through showers and does not creak when I move! I carry an over suit if torrential rain is likely. I combine this with a Cashmere jumper (expensive but worth it) as it can be rolled up and kept in a jacket pocket, is very warm and if your jacket lets in water will still keep about 80% of its insulation properties when damp.
My wax cotton is 5 years old and sheds any water Mother Nature throws at it. I reproof it with wax yearly but find that a more frequent application of Leather Genie (same as I use on my leather) keeps it tip top. I know this comment has little to do with this video and the guidance in it but I thought I'd mention what I do for the financially challenged rider, as many riders, especially young riders, struggle to buy the best gear and rely on traditional clothing.
Informative as Always Stu. I guess it’s one to look at with my kit before winter kicks in as I do like a winters ride.
Well this was very informative. Through the years I now wonder how many Gore-Tex garments I’ve ruined by loading them in with standard detergent. This is good not only for riding gear but any outdoors clothing - hunting fishing etc so a good one here. Thanks for the info.
Perfect timing for this video! Thank you, I'd been wondering about this and now I know.
As an all-year round rider without much space, a good tip to get stuff dry (after washing or wearing) is to get a fan on it! It massively speeds up the drying time for all your kit.
Excellent explanation of the dangers of mis-washing!
Just picked up my first textile jacket from a used motorcycle shop this is very helpful
Really nice video mate, really good speed and very thorough, great format, thanks a lot
Hope your mate watches this video for when he has to do it next time lol, In all seriousness thanks for taking the time to make this video iv'e just been treated to a rather nice laminate suit for my birthday least i now know how to look after it for many years to come without people having to stand down wind of me
many thanks
Very informative Stuart,. I’ve used Nikwax for years. Highly recommended! 👍🏻
Thanks for this Stu im getting back into bikes so not used to this new kit.
My old gear was all Barbour waxed cotton Trial Master stuff
I camp so lots of Nik proofing in the garage .
So be re-poofing my second hand stuff ( pensioner so no funds)
Great advice happy riding Stu🖖
Thanks Stu - explains why my RST jacket is no longer waterproof - I too followed the detergent advice - wasn't aware - thanks.
I also own a "Rain Straight Through" suit, it's shower proof at it's best unfortunately.
But we all can't afford Rukka sadly, so sunny days only for me 😉
Thanks for this information. Clear reasoning for each step in the process.
Your voice over style of filming worked well there ......couldn't hear Mrs. F telling you how to use that machine ! I 👍.....useful video !
Used to take my police riding gear to the cleaners. Thought they dry cleaned it, but when I asked turned out this is exactly how they did it. very professional job Mr. F.
Used Nikwax for years never found an issue or a reason to change its great stuff. Top vid as always👍
All depends what's available when I go to the camp gear shops although I do avoid brands I've never heard of! seems NikWax don't do the motorcycle packs anymore!
stuart fillingham just looked I normally buy on Amazon £25 for the pair big bottles too, usually get a year out of them as there is 3 in my household that ride all year round.
@@disco41 Yeah i just put the standard size in the link, some people may just want to try it and not commit to big bottles. They can seek out the larger sizes if that's what they want.
Thank you for another informative video Stuart
Fantastic video I enjoy learning something new. I will apply these techniques to my gear . Thank u for such a great teaching video.👍
simply explained and answered a load of questions i had - thanks
Perfect timing Stu..good comprehensive video and extremely informative as always..
Worth noting. Modern washing machines activate the pump at the start of each program for about 5 seconds, this pumps out any excess fluid in the machine from the previous wash, personally i would wait until the machine starts to fill up before adding the Nik Wax.
been using Nikwax Tec wash for years great product 👍🏻
A good way to dry gear after it's stopped dripping is to use a dehumidifier. Also useful after getting caught in a storm. I recently got a pint of water out if my jacket after getting soaked. That's what led me to wash my jacket as it was filthy.
Very good Stu - I learned lot from this video.
Crafty work, squire and a great tip to have the machine carry out its self-cleaning cycle, first off. Admittedly I've only cleaned the tray previously.
Anyway, it's new gear time as current stuff works as well as a teabag! ..... 👍🏻
Or you could just wear a pac-a-mac lol! No, seriously very thorough and informative. I'm just a fair-weather rider now and only wear a waterproofed jacket but its good to know how to maintain it properly. I got caught in heavy rain yesterday and its still 100% water proof though after two years use. I had thought of spraying it with tent waterproofing spray but since watching this video I will follow your advice. I just need to wait until the Mrs is out as I'm not aloud near her washing machine.
Excellent video as always Stuart and this video is spot on, I’ve never known the best way to wash and reproof textile gear properly.
Thank you so much for this one matey 😃👍🏻
Why didn’t you ask me?this is the same way I did my Rukka gear.😀
@@hobnob15 never knew you washed it 🤔
Mark Dolby you’ve only got to ask 😝
LOL, Don't you two have phones?
stuart fillingham 😂 I know, he loves to leave a comment on your channel to me 🤣
Thank you mr Fillingham!
Thanks for the tip Stuart. Had a ride on the weekend to The Ponderosa and my Jacket got soaked through. Had it for 15 years and never reproofed it! Used the Nikwax products today so I’ll test it on my next ride.
How’d it go?
Very good information / video as normal Stuart 👍
Cheers Stuart , I'll give it a go !
Thanks for the detailed advice.
More words of wisdom from Uncle Stu. 👍🏻
Very helpful, thanks. I followed a CZcamsr video and washed mine. Used Waterproofing Aerosol. It was useless. Got soaked through. Will give Nikwax a go Thanks!
Turned out, it was ok, for light, quick showers. Terrible in downpours. Still get soaked to the boxers and even in the boots (have an RST touring suit). Will look at beeswax and other solutions.
Really helpful , saved me buying a new suit.
Best thing you did for me, Stuart, as regarding motorcycling gear, was to introduce the Ashley Watson range., which it is a pleasure to look after . So don't be concerned
Man, you are the best! Put it in and do your thing!😂
I was SHOCKED😯🤯 when my 20 year old daughter threw her wool-blended coat ( I guess) in the washer! Then she did another!🤯🤯🤯 and they came out just fine! So, I threw my nice full length dress wool winter coat in there.🤯🤯🤯😯 it came out unbelievably good!🤯🥰🥰🥰🥰 no more chemical dry cleaning!
Thanks a lot for your work! This video is really helpful and informative!
Could you please make one for cleaning wax textiles?
I did that last Christmas Maxim!
Amazing how few weeks before I found this video i have decided to wash my gear with jet wash and heavy solution of TFR.
Yep it's clean...
Hi It's dirty socks or Bucky from, South Australia Australia , i just watch your video on waterproofing thank you for the top hints I have just subscribed waiting for more videos thanks
Very useful video. Many thanks....
Nice washing machine Stu!
Thanks Stuart good vid are we getting something on wax and leather care keep up the good work.
Another great vid thanks
Hello Stuart, Ah ha so that's how you operate a washing machine! All those dials and flashing lights are quite intimidating you know.
Keep doing things for we lot, thank you.
The old wax cotton BELSTAFFS were the Best, had one for years! Good Video Stuart.
I was in a queue in a posh Chinese restaurant in the 1980s waiting on my takeaway. Id reproofed my Belstaf with paraffin based wax and was asked to stand outside and wait as the smell was off putting to the diners!
@@captainaverage721 Should have gone the chippy instead!😀
Great video!
Thank you for this video.
Good info... need to wash mine have to find something available here in the US it will work good for washing and keeping it waterproof afterwards
Great video thanks Stuart. I remember the horror story video that you referred to - pilots eh!!
Very good video. That was useful thank you.
Bye Stuart 🙂
Very usefull thank you👍
Thanks!
Interesting video...................thank-you.
Wished I had seen this a day ago. Just got home from a trip and washed my Dainese jacket with incorporated water proof liner with regular detergent. Guess it’s done for, huh?
I was waiting for you to pull them out of the washing machine and say ... oh Dear I left a tissue in the pocket😂👍🇦🇺
Thanks for the tips........ wery well explained for common humans :D
A proper job! Hope your friend gets your tea and butty for that!
Well, that was pants...and jacket ! Nice one SF.
Please can you do one for leathers? Especially older ones? Thanks!
Magnificent.
Any reason not to wash the thermal liner with regular washing powder ?
Brilliant
Very nice suit, I once used Nikwax on Goretex jacket from Dane, when I bought it, the textile felt sturdy and stiff, the jacked felt like a little armor. I've gone trough the process like you did in the video and when it dried, the textile felt very different, very supple and stiffnes was totaly gone, didn't felt anywhere near that initial armor I so much liked. now it's just like I wear a burlap bag. Probably did something wrong or used to much product I don't know. My new Richa Armada jacket needs a clean I guess but very afraid of going down the same road as with previous jacket. Did you experienced it with the nice Rukka suit? What's your recommendation? After seeing your very good explanatory vid I like to try it again but.. Thanks for putting this vid out Stu!!
Subscribed and love you channel but for over 30 yrs I have sprayed Scotch gaurd 3m on anything to make it waterproof from damage and water lol with fantastic results, if your not familiar with this old tech, me and you have seen SCOTCH GAURD mate.
please reply, mate.
PS we used it to waterproof tents lol
PPS should we rid in a sou'wester ?
Shared with national lady riders group Curvyriders. Wise words thank you.
Did Mrs Fillingham enquire why you were pouring "milk" into that white box thing with the window in it? We have one of those in our lobby but never knew what it was for even though I have fixed it from time to time! Always thought when my missus complained about having to do "the washing" she was stood at the sink with a washboard and mangle. Like what my mammy used to do! Seriously though. Great advice and something we all easily overlook 👍
Nice one Stu, no need to get into a spin over it! Just make a clean sweep and don't wax lyrical!
Excellent video !! I have one question i just bought an rst adventure x suit with the thermal liner being the waterproof layer !! When im off road in working the bike so obviously sweating a small bit is ut safe to use the same process on the inner linner ?? Because i have taken it out and i realised its not waterproof without it because i got caught in a down pour and i was into the skin !!
Thanks for sharing sir 🇳🇴☕
hello! just saw this video while searching for content of this type.
very good tips and i'll try the Nikwax products to my Modeka Tacoma jacket, that already deserves some care of this kind. was never very keen on using sprays but it's probably my mistake.
but, as you say, this type of wash should be done one or two time a year, so for who uses the jackets all year how should it be cleaned when it has enough dust, dirt, one stain or another, etc, from daily use?
washing it with just clean water? just with the tech wash?
or just wash it these two times a year, when using these products?
also these wash liquids cause no arm on the breathable mesh panels on the jackets, namely the summer ones, right_
best of regards.
I can’t seem to find any zips or Velcro to remove the knee and shin armour from my Dainese textile trousers. Is all armour designed to be removed before washing?
should be!
Wow, great info thanks! Is the Nik wax wash ok for Kevlar jeans too?
Yes it is!
stuart fillingham epic, thank you!
Stuart is this product suitable for laminate Goretex? Top video, thanks.
Any Gortex! just adhere to instructions on the care label.
Thanks Stuart
Hi! Is it safe to use the wax on a summer jacket (mix of net and textile)?. Thank you and congratulations for your awesome chanel!
wax? you mean the cleaner tec wash?
@@stuartfillingham Yes, I mean the one you reviewed on this video. Thank you.
Do I zip up my jacket itself aswel?
So between one wash with tech wash and the other one's i don't have to wait?
Hello from Germany, I have a question regarding the reproofing. I can choose how many times the washing machine should rinse, default is 2, but I always choose 3 for laundry.
For the reproofing, should rinsing be turned completely off, of should the gear be rinsed at least once ?
My armor is pretty nasty. Riding in 100F weather salt and sweat stains and pretty gamey. Can I was the armor in the washer or do I have to hand wash?
hand wash
what if your Jacket is a mix of Gortex and leather? can same procedure be done?
How to go about, if I don't have one of those washing machines. I only have a twin tub washing machine. Spins too fast.
What to do?
And was your friend happy with the job? 😀
He never says much!
Thank you.
Noticed today my jacket needs cleaning.
Hi, will this technique work with a laminated suit. Thanks in Advance.
Yes it will, providing the care label permits machine washing.
Great stuff. I’ll check the label, keep up the good work. 👍