Increase fabric strength, add water repellency and protect against UV deterioration with the Tent & Gear SolarProof from Nikwax.
This spray-on
This product is also water-based, non-flammable, no volatile organic compounds and is fluorocarbon free. Replenish the UV protection and water repellency of your tent or gear to prolong its life with the Tent & Gear SolarProof from Nikwax.
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I have a Thule Foothill rooftop tent which advertises 'breathable, water resistant 600D polyester ripstop 1500WP' canopy fabric. Thule recommends spraying the canopy with a DWR coating. Is this product suitable? Thanks
G'day Callum,
This is a DWR treatment, and Nikwax is probably the most reputable brand world wide for this sort of thing - you shouldnt have any issues, but I'd probably check with Thule directly just incase.
They may have a specific product they recommend, and will confirm if there are any warranty complications if using other treatments.
I have a 5yo Oztent Bunker with the polycotton fly. The coating on the inside of the fly seems in reasonable condition and the seam seals are still ok. It is however sweating even drizzle and light rain through the fly. Is Nikwax the product to use here or would the Oztrail Aquaproof product be more suitable since the fly is a blend of synthetic and cotton materials?
G'day Ollie,
Have you eliminated condensation as the issue? It's unusal for material to leak if the waterproof layer is visually intact, along with the seam sealing.
At any rate, this Tent & Gear Solar Proof would be the recommended treatment for this type of situation, the Aquaproof is designed for heavier duty canvas or poly cotton canvas style materials.
Hi, is this suitable for a Darche Airvolution tent?
G'day Stephen,
Its not, no. The Nikwax product is for synthetic gortex style fabrics.
The best option for canvas tents & shelters is the Oztrail Aqua Proof, so that would be the go for your Darche AirVolution
Is this product the same as listed on the Nikwax website as the pictures are different: https://nikwax.com.au/product/tent-gear-solarproof-spray-on/
G'day Ben,
Yep! Tent & Gear SolarProof is the same product, NikWax have just had a rebranding of their labels which hasn't quite made it through to our stock yet.
Hi can I use this product on sil nylon tent material, Mac PAC macro lite ? Also have a Eureka Moon Shadow tent, old model not sure what fabric it is made from maybe nylon?
G'day Maryanne,
Yes you can use this on sil nylon, it will work on most synthetic materials that have a DWR coating, and the spray will work to revive the existing coating.
Hi, is this suitable for the polyester on a Coleman Instant Swagger 3P?
G'day Brock,
Yeah, sure! It's suitable to revamp the DWR treatment on any synthetic tent fly.
Hi, I just got a polyester RV tailgate tent that is only water resistant. Would this help make it better in rain? Or do you have something else? Cheers
G'day Tanya,
Unfortunately there's no real way to make a nonwaterproof tent waterproof, as the waterproofing factors need to be worked in at the manufacturing stage, often for the fabric itself.
Whilst there are some waterproofing treatments around, these are designed to revitalise or repair existing waterproofing, and cannot actually make something waterproof where it wasn't beforehand.
I'd say your only real option here to ensure you have a waterproof camping experience would be to look at a fully waterproof tarp option to string up over your RV tent, creating an extra cover or fly-like set up.
Is the product suitable for OZTrail 3 man tent flysheet. It is synthetic with silver inner lining. Water now permeates through it.
G'day Greg,
Yes, you could use this to improve the waterproofing of your Oztrail tent.
hi there is this okay for Big Agnus Copper spur tent
G'day Bea,
Yes, this should be fine to use on your Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent. It's designed for use with synthetic waterproof fabrics, which your tent fly should be.
Would this product be OK for a polypropylene caravan cover
G'day Des,
The Tent & Gear Solar Proof is designed for use on synthetic waterproof fabrics, so if your caravan cover was originally waterproof then theoretically it should be ok.
Is this product suitable for use on Oztents
G'day Wayne,
Tent & Gear Proof is designed to add water repellency to synthetic waterproof fabrics, so, unfortunately, it won't suit your canvas Oztent.
Can you order in the 150 ml concentrate refill pouch of solarproof?
G'day Steven,
I've looked at our supplier's price list and we can get the Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarproof in the small 150ml sachets. Shoot us an email at service@snowys.com.au if you're keen for us to track some down for you.
Are you able to order in the 2.5L bottle of solarproof?
G'day Steven,
Looking at our supplier's price list it would appear we can only get the Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarproof in the 500ml bottles or 150ml sachets.
Approximately what area could be covered by 500mls
G'day Heather,
I've done a bit of reading and Nikwax says that 50ml will cover 1 square meter, so a 500ml bottle of Nikwax Tent and Gear Proof should be enough to cover 10 square meters.
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