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Brewster11
PostPosted: Mon May 13, 2024 2:15 pm  Reply with quote



Joined: 08 Feb 2009
Posts: 1319
Location: Western WA

I was frustrated by the leaky waterproofing in my goretex hat, so I took matters into my own hand. I sprayed a fabric hat with heavy duty corrosion inhibitor, same as I use for long term gun storage. It’s like a waxy spray grease. Result: Totally waterproof. It smells pretty strong for the first couple weeks, as one should expect, I suppose. But for urgent or heavy duty waterproofing needs, it seems to do the job pretty well, much easier to use than Otterwax and the like.

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Old colonel2
PostPosted: Mon May 13, 2024 5:09 pm  Reply with quote



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nj gsp
PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2024 2:48 pm  Reply with quote



Joined: 09 Aug 2007
Posts: 452
Location: WI

I haven't tried this method yet, but I'm planning on it. Seems like it would work with a hat:

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AmericanMeet
PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2024 5:00 pm  Reply with quote



Joined: 26 Apr 2010
Posts: 3184
Location: NCWa

I gave up on Gore-Tex years ago. In boots I stick with leather (no material) and Obenlands products. For clothing when it's cold and rainy my preference is Filson wool. Guess that makes me old.
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