Scully Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Anyone sent off their waxed cotton wears to Barbour for repairs? Just wondered about costs and just how tatty something has to be before they turn it down! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Not recently, they used to give you a pre-paid bag at the Game Fairs and would either take it in there or let you send it in. They then go over it and contact you with a price. Having the cuffs re-done and new zips and a re-wax seemed to be favourites. Have a look here; https://www.barbour.com/uk/repair-rewax Edited February 1, 2021 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Not had repairs done for some years, but their website states Re wax only £35. Repairs when having the £35 re wax done are. Replace zip £29, new pocket £35, bind hem £12, new collar £25 etc. I sent my very old Solway Zipper that was an absolute disgrace many years ago and they took the job on, so based on that they will repair anything ! https://www.barbour.com/uk/repairs-service-quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks both. Much appreciated. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Back in the day, about 1975 ish, a fowling mate of mine bought a new Solway at the Game Fair. When the fowling season closed he sent it to Barbour for a re wax, after one season on the Wash. They didn’t actually decline the job but told him it should have been done years ago and try not to let it get so bad before sending it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, London Best said: Back in the day, about 1975 ish, a fowling mate of mine bought a new Solway at the Game Fair. When the fowling season closed he sent it to Barbour for a re wax, after one season on the Wash. They didn’t actually decline the job but told him it should have been done years ago and try not to let it get so bad before sending it again! A truly magical coat, mine could stand up on its own with no human help whatsoever ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, CharlieT said: A truly magical coat, mine could stand up on its own with no human help whatsoever ! I still have a Northumbria, proper waxed not one of those effeminate silkoyl jobs, bought some time in the mid ‘80’s. A real tank of a coat, but somehow still not a Solway Zipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, London Best said: I still have a Northumbria, proper waxed not one of those effeminate silkoyl jobs, bought some time in the mid ‘80’s. A real tank of a coat, but somehow still not a Solway Zipper. 🙂I have several Northumbria jackets, plus other models, but not sure if I’ve ever owned a Solway. They get a good pasting with wax whenever they need it, followed by a going over with a hair dryer.....I haven’t had any other use for a hair dryer for some years now. The item in question are a pair of over trousers I’ve had since Jesus was a lad; they have a couple of holes and a tear in the outer and the liner, but they are so warm and comfortable I’m loathe to give up on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Scully said: 🙂I have several Northumbria jackets, plus other models, but not sure if I’ve ever owned a Solway. They get a good pasting with wax whenever they need it, followed by a going over with a hair dryer.....I haven’t had any other use for a hair dryer for some years now. The item in question are a pair of over trousers I’ve had since Jesus was a lad; they have a couple of holes and a tear in the outer and the liner, but they are so warm and comfortable I’m loathe to give up on them. If you have an old scrap wax garment do what I do. Well, to be honest, what my wife does. Cut out a patch from the scrapper, sew it really tightly on to the tear and then wax the bejabers out of it. Works really well. PS I’m with you on the hairdryer! Edited February 1, 2021 by London Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, London Best said: If you have an old scrap wax garment do what I do. Well, to be honest, what my wife does. Cut out a patch from the scrapper, sew it really tightly on to the tear and then wax the bejabers out of it. Works really well. PS I’m with you on the hairdryer! 👍I think it may come to this actually after having another look at them. The cost may not be justifiable. OH is a dab hand with a sewing machine, so it looks like I may be making tea tonight. 🙂 Thanks for your input and advice all. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just been looking at waxing my barbour, do you guys use the barbour wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, powler said: Just been looking at waxing my barbour, do you guys use the barbour wax? Yes, buying the big tin is the cheapest way. Edited February 1, 2021 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yes, buying the big tin is the cheapest way. 000266352a.jfif 124.95 kB · 2 downloads This. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Ok fanks guys, will get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, powler said: Just been looking at waxing my barbour, do you guys use the barbour wax? Best wait for a hot Summer’s day and do it outside. Cloth stays warm and the job is ten times easier. You can’t wax a stiff Barbour effectively. Barbour themselves do it on a heated plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 When I do mine, I heat the coat up on top of the Aga then apply the wax, then go over it with a hair dryer. Comes up a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, CharlieT said: When I do mine, I heat the coat up on top of the Aga then apply the wax, then go over it with a hair dryer. Comes up a treat. Very handy if you have an Aga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo9 Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Many years ago, my old mate sent his jacket in for refurbishment and promptly received it back with a refusal.. something to do with health and safety and staff welfare. It did honk a bit though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 place tin of wax in a pot of hot water, this will soften it up, apply with cloth,rag, then as above finish of with hair dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 When we get warmer weather hang the item in greenhouse On 01/02/2021 at 13:31, powler said: Just been looking at waxing my barbour, do you guys use the barbour wax? If you have greenhouse wait until we have a really warm day, hang up jacket in greenhouse and keep tin of wax there also, goes on a treat and sinks well into fabric. Only waxed item I have are stud on leggings and it works well with them. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 01/02/2021 at 13:31, powler said: Just been looking at waxing my barbour, do you guys use the barbour wax? I’ve used the Barbour wax before but now use Gold Label waterproof wax. It just seems to apply better and you get more for your money. I use a fan heater angled down to the work surface, to keep the area warm. Heat the wax to melt it and apply generously with a sponge. Best tip I could give, to get a nice even finish, is to get an old cotton pillowcase ( preferably with button closure, so the jacket doesn’t fall out), put the jacket in it after waxing and shove it in the tumble drier for 20 minutes. Comes out great 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks for the tips guys. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 I use gold label, twice a year usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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