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Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 5 oz.

    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 5 oz.

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    Item # 724689

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    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 spray-on water repellent treatment is a safe, non-aerosol spray that restores the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish of your gear.

    • Restores the water-resistant finish to all laminated and coated waterproof, breathable fabrics that begin to ''wet out'' or absorb water over time
    • Ideal for jackets with wicking linings, synthetic sleeping bags, and items that can't be machine washed, such as single-wall tents and bivy sacks
    • Quick and easy to apply to outer surfaces; can be used anywhere, anytime, on wet and dry fabrics
    • Safe for use on Gore-Tex®, REI Elements®, Ultrex®, Entrant®, SympaTex® and eVent® laminate fabrics

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    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 5 oz. Customer Reviews

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    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray - 5 oz.
     
    1.8

    (based on 5 reviews)

    20%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Oct

    14

    2007

    (7 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    spray bottle doesn't spray

    By mmlittman

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Quality Oriented, Value Oriented

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    Pros

      Cons

      • Complicated To Use

      Best Uses

        Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray - 5 oz.:

        The spray bottles I tried, from two different stores and two other sales people also trying to get it to spray failed. If I were able to get the fluid to spray, I'm sure it would have been effective. I was encouraged to use Wash In instead. I think the waxy nature of this product is not able to be pumped through a straw and sprayer nozzle.

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

        (7 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        16

        2009

        (4 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Failure

        By Menace

        from Vancouver, WA

        About Me Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Protective

        Cons

        • Flimsy
        • Ineffective

        Best Uses

        • Recreation

        Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray - 5 oz.:

        I followed the directions to the letter. Washed items with their special wash, too. Applied it to snowboarding gloves, pants and to my rei "waterproof" jacket. Gloves stayed wet, jacket stayed dry for about 2 hours on a hike by Mt St Helens before succumbing to the rain and the pants lasted a day on Mt Hood before they started to soak up the water. God bless high limit credit cards and Gore-Tex Pro Shell because this stuff failed and i upgraded all my stuff so i wouldnt ever be tempted to try it again.

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

        (4 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        28

        2010

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        not worth the smell

        By rock scaler

        from Morro Bay, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Save an old garment

        Cons

        • Amonia smell for days
        • Imperfect coverage

        Best Uses

          Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray - 5 oz.:

          Followed directions completely and only got two jackets out of this bottle. Had to hang outside for a couple days before the smell diminished enough to wear without a headache. Rain drops started to soak in after about an hour, and to add insult... the smell came back. Might try the wash in, I really like my old jacket.

          • Gift:
          • No

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

          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          3

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          it worked

          By cooter1

          from skokie, IL

          About Me Casual Athlete

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          Pros

          • Improves Performance
          • Protective

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray - 5 oz.:

              sprayed on a previously waterproof gortex jacket which lost is efficacy over a period of 10 years. after the jacket dried the water beaded on the jacket, as opposed to soaking in before.

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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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              Dec

              22

              2011

               
              1.0

              Disappointing performance

              By VGLtd

              from Waimanalo, Hawaii

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              Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray - 5 oz.:

              Believing the specs, I applied nearly an entire bottle to my trusty old Columbia Titanium jacket, hoping it'd keep me warm and dry one more season. EH! Wrong! The water, and cold, came right through. IMHO, this product blows. (P.S. I even laundered my jacket with one of those special pre-wash products.) Double waste. Be warned.

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

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