Drysuit repair question

outragepaddler · Post by **outragepaddler** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:29 pm

I have a Gore Tex drysuit with latex booties I put in it. It has a new neck gasket and I am getting ready to replace a wrist gasket. I sent it to Amigos last year and they did a good job patching a bunch of pinholes and a couple of larger rips. Now my question

I am going to wash it and spray it with Revivex to restore the durable water repellent finish. The instructions say to put it in the drier on warm for 50 minutes after applying the Revivex. I do not want to risk damaging the latex booties and gaskets. Someone suggested I dry it with a hair drier after applying the Revivex. It will be time-consuming. Any other ideas?

Thanks

gumpy · Post by **gumpy** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:42 pm

I've tried Revivex a couple times and been VERY disappointed with the results. Bunk. Sorry dude, but you maybe don't even want to waste you're time. BTW, I used the dryer, but the garments weren't Gore-Tex.

TheKrikkitWars · Post by **TheKrikkitWars** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:18 am

Handwash, with warm soapy water and a soft bristled nail brush, rinse in warm water and hang to dry until damp, then spray very generously (you want to see beads of reproofing liquid) with the spray on NikWax TX Direct, leave to dry completely. et voila, DWR restored.

cbcboat · Post by **cbcboat** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:47 am

I've used Revivex on many a dry gear garments, including a goretex drysuit and a drysuit that had latex booties, not to mention the latex gaskets that are on most dry gear apparel, I thought it worked fine. I made sure not to use high heat though. There may be a better product than Revivex but thats all I personally have used. I think putting it in the dryer would be fine. As long as you follow the directions it should work. The DWR finish is going to wear out again though, is that what you thought didn't work Gumpy or was it another issue, just curious. What do you use now instead of Revivex?
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watrwzrd · Post by **watrwzrd** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:18 am

Spray silicone coupla cans but do it where you don`t breath it

Larry Horne · Post by **Larry Horne** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:35 am

..per the kokatat website
PRODUCT SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

DO NOT PUT GARMENTS WITH GASKETS IN A DRYER!

GORE-TEX® DRY SUITS, DRY TOPS, PADDLING JACKETS, BIBS and PANTS
Wash before use first to remove dye residue. Always rinse after saltwater use. Machine-wash warm (104° F/40° C). No bleach. Hang dry or machine dry at lower temperature setting. Do not dry-clean.

philcanoe · Post by **philcanoe** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:53 am

also use old fashion powder laundry detergent... the liquid ones will render breathe ability useless, as will fabric softeners... most companies recommend running washing machine through an empty cycle before washing, if liquids are regularly used

c1swim · Post by **c1swim** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:49 am

What Phil said. +1