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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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    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-On Water Repellent Treatment - 5 oz.
     
    1.9

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    29%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Jun

    15

    2012

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Didn't work for me

    By VGLtd

    from Waimanalo, Hawaii

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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

          This could have been water and worked as well. I did everything suggested to re-waterproof my 10 year old and leaky Columbia Titanium jacket. I washed it first in the special pre-treatment detergent and once ready, carefully applied a full bottle to one jacket, soaking every seam and every inch.

          Leaked just as it had before all the hullabaloo. Disappointed.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          13

          2012

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Good for smaller items

          By SMalik

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Skiing/Snowboarding

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

            I bought this to apply to my snowboarding pants and gloves as they desperately needed to be waterproofed after years of use and washing. However, the spray method only worked well on the gloves, but wasn't so great on the pants. The spray provided uneven coverage on the large surface area of the pants. Overall, it's good for your gloves and smaller items, not so great for jackets and pants.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Dec

            22

            2011

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Disappointing performance

            By VGLtd

            from Waimanalo, Hawaii

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            Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Spray-On Water Repellent Treatment - 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

            Images shared by VGLtd

            Me, smiling, but freezing in my leaky wet jacket

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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-On Water Repellent Treatment - 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-On Water Repellent Treatment - 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.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Mar

                  16

                  2009

                  (5 of 11 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-On Water Repellent Treatment - 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.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

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

                  (5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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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-On Water Repellent Treatment - 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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