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Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 16 oz.
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Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 16 oz.

Item # 724688

$21.00

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Apply Nikwax TX-Direct spray-on water repellent treatment to revive water repellency without adversely effecting the garment's breathability.

  • Works well on most fabrics and fabric laminates such as REI Elements®, Gore-Tex®, Ultrex®, Entrant™, Permatex™, SympaTex® and eVent™.
  • Ideal for garments with wicking linings, synthetic sleeping bags and items that shouldn't be machine washed, such as single-wall tents and bivy sacks
  • Quick and easy to apply; can be used anywhere, anytime, on either wet or dry fabrics

Imported.

Item 724688

Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 16 oz. Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useFabric care
Capacity/Volume16.9 fluid ounces

Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 16 oz. Customer Reviews

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Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On - 16 oz.
 
3.2

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Oct

14

2007

(5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

This won't spray out of the bottle

By mmlittman

from Portland, OR

About Me Quality Oriented, Value Oriented

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Complicated To Use
    • Spray bottle ineffective
    • Use Wash In not this

    Best Uses

      Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On - 16 oz.:

      I think the wax quality of this product does not work through the straw/spray nozzle of the spray bottle. I tried two different bottles of this stuff, from two different stores, and neither would even pump out the fluid. I had two sales persons try it and they were unable to get it to spray. It was then recommended that I use Wash In instead. I'm sure the actual fluid would be great, if you could just get it out of the bottle as intended.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      1

      2009

      (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Didn't Work on my 10 year old stuff...

      By Pax

      from Atlanta

      About Me Casual Athlete

      Pros

        Cons

        • Offers No Improvement

        Best Uses

          Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On - 16 oz.:

          I have a Sierra Designs Meteor Light and a Lowe Alpine Pack cover that are about 10 years old. After using the niki brand pre-wash and spending a few hours applying this stuff it failed to actually re-waterproof anything. It appeared to shed water for about the first 10 minutes then the fabric saturated and water poured through just like before I'd wasted [$] and a few hours. Just a note that I also tried the McNett brand and had similar results. Save your money and save your time.

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          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          3

          2007

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          NIKWAS TX-DIRECT SPARY-ON

          By SHIRAZ

          from Pittsburgh, PA

          Pros

          • Protective

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On - 16 oz.:

              I have been using Nikwax TX Spray On for 5 years now for waterproofing items I feel have either lost their manufacturer's waterproofing, or could use more. It stands up to rugged abuse when sprayed on horse turnout blankets. I just reapply it to clean blankets at the start of the season. It's a great product!

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              Feb

              26

              2009

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              NICE product!

              By vikingmole

              from Bergen, Norway

              About Me Enthusiast

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Improves Performance
              • Protective

              Cons

              • Difficult to applicate
              • Smell

              Best Uses

                Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On - 16 oz.:

                It really makes a difference and the droplets run off nicely over the jacket!!

                I recommend you to use gloves to apply the product because u get really sticky and "waterproof" and you can not wash it out easily (good for the fabric, not for the hands)

                U need to find a good place to apply the product where u can make a little mess around.

                I personally didn't want to try the Wash-In version, which may be easier to use, but I am concerned it may damage the Gore-Tex membrane or reduce breathability.

                Water Repellency is great but it leaves a strong smell to silicon or plastic and the application is something you don't enjoy to do. After a couple of weeks the smell goes away.

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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Nov

                3

                2009

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Good Results

                By Ski-AtaC

                from Orangevale, ca

                About Me Enthusiast

                Pros

                • Improves Performance

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • As Needed

                  Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On - 16 oz.:

                  I mainly use this on my 10yr old ski pants as the first line of defense against wet Sierra Cement and snow covered chair lift seats. I have yet to get a wet butt or crotch since using. I don't just spray it on but also work it into the fabric with a NixWax dampened rag. For those concerned about smell, it goes away after a week. For those with application issues, it is a wax. So try poking a needle through the nozzle to clear any blockage that may have incured during manufacturing. I've been using the same bottle for 3yrs now. Little goes a long way.

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                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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