DIY panniers need waterproofing

03-10.-2003, 05:53 PM	#1
ephemeralskin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3	DIY panniers need waterproofing i bought some old 'eclipse' panniers that are probably from the early 90s. i have fixed them up quite a bit (sewed on new lashing straps and put in new sinch cords, bought the arkel mounting kit and made new backplates). the only thing they need now is waterproofing. at one time they may have been waterproof, but the material is flaking off. is there a way to re-waterproof them? -dan.

04-10.-2003, 01:01 AM	#2
stevek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 375	Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing give this a try http://www.altrec.com/atomz/?words=nikwax&x=0&y=0 it sure seems to work on my coats and backpack.

04-10.-2003, 03:35 AM	#3
ephemeralskin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3	Re: Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing thanks for the link. do you think i should try to remove the old weatherproofing material, that is flaking off, before i apply the new stuff? it would probably come completely off after a couple of runs through the washer. or should i just apply the spray directly over the old weatherproofing? which bottle should i get? thanks. -dan.

04-10.-2003, 11:37 AM	#4
stevek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 375	Re: Re: Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing I would remove it. I found nikwax from a link that let you choose the material and it told you want you needed. but could not find that link. but I jsut found it. http://www.nikwax-usa.com/

04-10.-2003, 07:25 PM	#5
ephemeralskin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3	Re: Re: Re: Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing thanks!

05-10.-2003, 12:58 AM	#6
stevek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 375	Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing I kind of want it to rain so I can try out my new waterproofing (G)

13-01.-2004, 04:19 PM

james zander

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Re: Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing

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Originally posted by stevek
I kind of want it to rain so I can try out my new waterproofing (G)

just do what i do to test something... rig it up in your shower and see what happens...

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20-01.-2004, 11:51 AM	#8
davebee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester and South London Posts: 440	nikwax is awesome stuff. recommend it all the way

22-01.-2004, 11:24 AM	#9
vlad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East Texas Posts: 137	Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing I have used Thompson's Water Seal to waterproof wood and canvas. Good stuff. I use a Hefty trash compactor bag --- 2 ft 1-3/4 in x 2ft 10 in 65cmx86cm x 2.5mil --- inside packsack, and inside that, wrap items in gallon baggies. Keeps it dry in there.

22-01.-2004, 01:38 PM

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stevek

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Re: Re: DIY panniers need waterproofing

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Originally posted by vlad
I have used Thompson's Water Seal to waterproof wood and canvas. Good stuff.

god that stuff is crap. it is just wax desolved in paint thinner.
it does not last very well either.

23-01.-2004, 12:18 AM	#11
vlad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East Texas Posts: 137	use this link tell the makers of Thompson's Water Seal your opinion. http://www.thompsonsonline.com/askus/contact.asp

23-01.-2004, 02:16 AM	#12
stevek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 375	they know already it has been rated pretty poorly. the thing is it was the first one on the market. but now there are far better products.

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