PPP Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I have LeChameau and Aigle wellies that I treat with silicone spray from time to time. Does anyone else treat theirs? How often and what with? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I'd be interested to know this, I've just got a pair of Barbour tempest, all I could see regarding care was wiping the mud and excess water off and leaving to dry naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Can’t really see how doing anything other than washing mud off them , other than if they have zips then spraying with silicone would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 The thin Zip flaps and seals get dry after a wile, salt water is a killer, working RED rubber grease into the seal area in fact the whole boot, it supple them up great and stops them crease splitting, some acrylics do not respond just as well but most makes of boot are fine on this grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Apart from cleaning in a bucket of cold water as and when required, I have never bothered with anything else. I keep them stored in a 'wellie bag' in the house and my last Le Chameau were some 23 years old when they began to leak. My Aigle neoprene lined wellies are currently 10 years old and still like new (apart from bramble scratches). I do believe that correct storage plays a big part in their longevity. Wellies that had been stored in the garage seemed to die far quicker than those stored in the house. The only other 'treat' they get is to go to McDonalds maybe once a month ! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I use automotive silicone spray on both my sons and my Le Chameaux and use the wax on the zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Yep,go to nearest car parts shop and get silicone aerosol ,give them a good spray of same(after thorough cleaning).Good for making other gear water resistant too,caps,coats etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 I use nano tyre gel from Halfords. Fantastic stuff, keeps the mud from sticking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Hi Interesting replies - on an side........ How does the inside of the wellies, particularly neoprene lined, get cleaned of all that sweat and like, that no doubt festers? L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 30 minutes ago, Loki said: Hi Interesting replies - on an side........ How does the inside of the wellies, particularly neoprene lined, get cleaned of all that sweat and like, that no doubt festers? L I watched a vid the gun shop done on wellies, Johnny said filling them up with a mix of bleach and water, then rinsing with more water does the trick. I'm not sure id be inclined to do that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hiya Me neither on the bleach solution!! There must be some guidance/experience on keeping the insides clean...... L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 18 hours ago, Loki said: Interesting replies - on an side........ How does the inside of the wellies, particularly neoprene lined, get cleaned of all that sweat and like, that no doubt festers? 17 hours ago, Farmboy91 said: I watched a vid the gun shop done on wellies, Johnny said filling them up with a mix of bleach and water, then rinsing with more water does the trick. I'm not sure id be inclined to do that lol. 1 hour ago, Loki said: Me neither on the bleach solution!! There must be some guidance/experience on keeping the insides clean...... Never had a problem, just leave them to dry out near a radiator, the moving (rising)air works wonders, of course you may well need a second pair to allow enough time to alternate pairs of wellies. My Le chemaux are over 20 years old and still going strong, including the zips which get a rub with the correct wax once or twice a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Never had a problem, just leave them to dry out near a radiator, the moving (rising)air works wonders, of course you may well need a second pair to allow enough time to alternate pairs of wellies. My Le chemaux are over 20 years old and still going strong, including the zips which get a rub with the correct wax once or twice a year. What ratio of bleach to water do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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