Mr. Merkel Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Morning all, My Barbour crossfell jacket has started to leak is it worth re proofing ( ie is there a wash-in type product works ). If so what product would you recommend for a technical jacket, this jacket is not a wax jacket. Many thanks MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Nik wax I believe its called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Diver Dave's water repellant , I think he posts on this forum - great stuff https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=diver+dave+water+repellant&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Can I ask where it is leaking? Are you sure it is`nt a damaged seam, a hole or simply sweat condensation. Also remember that in really heavy rain you`ll end up, no matter how good the waterproof membrane, with a capilliary action sucking water up the back, down the neck and up the sleeves. If water is penetrating the membrane it may simply have given up the ghost. If a simple wash as per the makers recommendations doesn`t "clear the pores" of the membrane then theres not much you can do about it. The various wash in "re proofers" will only replace the surface repellency of the otherwise non waterproof outer fabric. They won`t last for long, won`t work if the outer material is pilled and may well clog up the actual waterproof membrane, depending on the type that it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Send it back to Barbour for a reproof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately the OP states it`s not a wax jacket so cannot be reproofed. Thats why I asked so specifically as to where/how it`s leaking. If it is actually leaking through the membrane and is within the warranty period I`d be inclined to send it back. Even if its outside the warranty but not by too far I`d still be having a discussion with Barbours. If its ten years old and had a lot of use and not much TLC or maintenance it might just have become overly porous with constant flexing and no longer able to keep the water out. Edited December 30, 2019 by mudpatten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, Wingman said: Send it back to Barbour for a reproof? hello, as above, if it states waterproof phone Barbour customer service but i have used a silicon spray to good effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Merkel Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi all and thank you for your replies, I spoke to barbour they recommended nikwax barbour. However, I have used that in the past and it failed to work, the jacket in question is a crossfell style and mainly used for walking the dogs and clays. Mudpattern, thank you for your reply I think you are right with your assumption, the jacket is leaking on the shoulder and on the inside of the left arm. The leak may have been caused where I carried a shoulder bag. Thanks again for taking the time to reply and happy New Year to everyone. Tim MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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