As far as waterproofing tents go, how does this compare to popular silicone sprays? Never used a Nikwax product before.
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It seems that a silicone spray would leave a residue. This does not. I applied last year to a trampoline cover in El Paso, TX (the Sun City, home of the Sun Bowl) and my cover did fine. Will reapply this year.
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What do you need to waterproof? it worked really well on a tent. One year we had to take a few days off from our camping trip and stay in a hotel so our tent could dry out, and the next year we were able to camp throughout despite a fair bit of rain because we had waterproofed the tent with Nikwax and sealed the seams.
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Only tested it once in the rain and seemed to work well. I have a tent that is several years old and was leaking in spots. Nikwax seemed to stop the leaks and seal the tent. Best answer I can give at this time.
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I used UVX1. I was waterproofing a canvas drop cloth that we had painted. we used it as a gazebo cover. Worked great.I put it in a garden pump sprayer, which worked great by the way.
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I really like tjis stuff how ever on the residue you need to rub in very well. I used it on my motorcyle saddle bags along with mink oil paste. Water proof!!!!
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This stuff really is amazing! If applied correctly, and allowed to cure for the proper amout of time it absolutley works as descrbied. Totally worth the money. I used this on a homemade camper I built, and it has been completly dry since. I would still throw a tarp over it in the winter though.
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It covers better than they say, I did a 20' camper with 2 gallons and had a little left over, so I'd say 3 or 4 would do ya. Mix it well. It is really thick. Use a big brush to get blobs out and then spread them out with a squidgy. Don't pour it out of the can, you will get too much in one area. Get a big spatula to get the last of it out of the can. Use a small brush to paint the edges, and don't bother masking because when you pull up the tape you will break the seal. Great stuff, my roof looks great and no longer leaks.
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Its actually better than rain X. As long as the windshield is very clean before the application it will last a very long time.
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If you plan to pour it in and let it dry as a thick brick shape in the box, Melamine board with either silicon mold release on it, or plastic wrap over the board on the end you dont want it pouring out of. If you mean you are just gonna put it on to get a thin layer on all sides of it, I don't think this will be the right product for you. I would go with a spray on poly. This product is a thick, self leveling viscous liquid. It won't stick to the aluminum long enough to dry evenly.
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I have never used Rain-x, but I believe it is a clear liquid. Glass wax cleaner is a thick liquid that goes on thick and then you wipe it off. It cleans, then leaves a protective, slick finish. I do not believe they are at all alike.
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You could always spray it down with waterproofing spray (the kind for boots/tents, etc) - this is what I do with all of my bags. Works like a charm.
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Best wax I have ever used and good for many, many things. As a matter of fact, I haven't encountered much that it cannot be used on (except biscuits - wouldn't recommend that!). As David, says it will actually fill the exposed grain in wood (previously finished) with continued applications - I have done that same thing on an oak desk surface... My son said he waxes the windshield on his pickup truck and remarks how it will shed rain water and windshield wipers are much more effective - not greasy like the the other rain 'proofer'. I tried it as a weather proofer on some new leather boots....they remained darker due to the 'wetting' of this wax so as the manufacturer says - try it inconspicuously first. One more bourbon and I'm ready to try it on a biscuit too! "Cracking wax, Gromit!"
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I purchased 2 of the tents, the tents themselves are waterproof.....with the rain fly....it just means you can open the screens on top without rain getting in.....I purchased both tents and rain fly.....I have gone thru some pretty rugged camp in....and I have not had any leak issues
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I'd be afraid to try that on anything of value. 303 works great when freshly applied and dry, but wears away over time. On our Sunbrella enclosure of our boat, we re-coat it two or three times during the 5-month sailing season. Between coats, I find it still necessary to hit it lightly with an electric power-washer (1800 psi) to remove dirt and bird droppings. I'd hate to think what might happen to art work with all that abuse. 303 is probably the best canvas water-proofing around.
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if your goal is to prevent or stop minor roof leaks, your clean and dry statements should suffice. i recently used "flex seal brite" and cannot recommend it to you. it took a long time to set up and reacted poorly when exposed to water. much success, bh, ph. d.
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save your money on buying paint! This stuff leaves a really nice look! Just paint it on up around them vents! Besides it helps water proof around the vents too that way! I used it and havent had any leaks or problems!didnt even caulk around the vents! this stuff really works good!. Hope this helps!
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SynWax is more durable. It can be a stand alone product, but it's best used before the wax.
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I have owned this tent for over 6 years now and have put it through extensive use. when I first bought it I sprayed it with 2 cans of camp dry waterproofing spray. it has never leaked on me. I have slept through many heavy down pours and not so much as a drop of water has entered the tent.
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After taking a look at their products, we are very different. Ours is a water based paint which is non-toxic. After reading some reviews, it appears that they reduce the paint causing coverage issues. Ours is guaranteed to cover better than any paint out there which means you don't need near as much. A half ounce of our paint will cover about 10 vehicle touch up jobs. Our paint is formulated for professional touch up repair use, but it appears our competitors are mixing out of a standard mix bank system. We also have a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our products as well as an excellent match history. Professionals use our system daily. Hope this clears up any questions, but let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. Thank you!