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Offline lostfisher1

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waterproofing a bib.
« on: Dec 18, 2009, 12:06 PM »
My bibs keep absorbing water while I am out icfishing. Is there and type of spray or patch that I can use to stop the water from penetrating my bib.

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #1 on: Dec 18, 2009, 12:09 PM »
If they are Carhart style bibs, you might want to try a canvas tent sealer. They sell it in a spray can at most sporting goods stores, and it is non toxic once it dries. ;)

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #2 on: Dec 18, 2009, 12:55 PM »
Yeh like kid say's, but it depends on the material.
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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #3 on: Dec 18, 2009, 01:19 PM »
I use water repelling spray on my Carharts it helps some,
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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #4 on: Dec 18, 2009, 01:23 PM »
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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #5 on: Dec 18, 2009, 01:27 PM »
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Offline Russ-T

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #6 on: Dec 18, 2009, 09:04 PM »
You could mix 100% silicone caulk with mineral spirits until it's thin enough to soak into the fabric. Paint it on with a foam brush. I would try this on a couple of scrap pieces first or a small test patch. should make it 100% waterproof. But make sure it can handle the cold temps first as I've never tried it for this. Just an idea.

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #7 on: Dec 19, 2009, 11:37 AM »
Ive seen a silicone based waterproofing spray out this year. They had some @ the walmart by my house in the camping section. I don't know how good it works but the product claimed that it would not affect the ability of the garment to breath. That can be a big plus in the winter.
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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #8 on: Dec 19, 2009, 11:50 AM »
 If yer talking ski-bibs, the best thing ya can do with a pair of $40 bib pants is to hit the ski/board shop and buy NikTex or something like it . You wash your pants in  the washing machine with the product added into wash cycle. I usually do my hats, gloves , ski pants and jackets with it every 2 years . Good stuff, and ya won`t be a fireball ifya wander too close to the heater  or cookstove!
You could mix 100% silicone caulk with mineral spirits until it's thin enough to soak into the fabric. Paint it on with a foam brush. I would try this on a couple of scrap pieces first or a small test patch. should make it 100% waterproof. But make sure it can handle the cold temps first as I've never tried it for this. Just an idea.

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #9 on: Dec 20, 2009, 12:26 PM »
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      Silicone will not burst into flames if it comes into contact with the heater and the mineral spirits evaporate within a day or two. If you wear it right after you applied the silicone/mineral spirits then yes you would become a wick. Let it dry and i would rather be wearing it than any nylon.

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #10 on: Dec 20, 2009, 01:46 PM »
I got tired of wet cuffs and wet butte years ago. Cabala's insulated guide gear bibs [$120 to $130] are the best. Thinsulite and gore-tex and wear like iron.

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #11 on: Dec 20, 2009, 05:06 PM »
you can also buy rain gear to fit over your carharts
 

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #12 on: Dec 20, 2009, 05:21 PM »
you can also buy rain gear to fit over your carharts
everyone always says that but i think that if your walking in slush your carharts are still going to wick water and get heavy, i guess it would be fine as long as your not in slush and keep you dry while kneeling on the ice,just my 2cents worth

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Re: waterproofing a bib.
« Reply #13 on: Dec 20, 2009, 05:36 PM »
you can dip your stuff in anything you want but only water proof things are just that-water proof , or they are just water repellent , when I was younger I put my carharts inside my insulated packs with my rain wear on the out side. seemed to work 35 years ago
 

 



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