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Ditto to above quote....just don't dry it in the dryer! Let it hang dry and drive your car for a couple of days.
My gear stinks! Should I wash it?!
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Ditto to above quote....just don't dry it in the dryer! Let it hang dry and drive your car for a couple of days.
Shinn
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I asked my local bike guru and he said he likes to shower IN his gear... guy is nuts I swear, but he does have clean gear!
And thanks for the leather help guys!
And thanks for the leather help guys!
my gear says you can take the armour out and then wash it on a gentle cycle
i find riding fast through the rain does a good job of cleaning mine though
i find riding fast through the rain does a good job of cleaning mine though
Shawn
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Buy new gloves and wash the gear on gentle cycle using the Tech Wash stuff. Works great for all sorts of water proof gear.
Davey
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Well, I sent a message off to Frank Thomas, and the reply was to definitely NOT wash it in a machine OR to completely soak/immerse my gear in water as it will trash the waterproof liner. Sponge method was recommended and 'Febreeze' or other fabric freshener is ok to combat the smell!
I'm still not sure what to do! Everyone has a different opinion! I am leaning towards Tech wash/Nik wax in the machine though. Showering in my gear and riding very fast in the rain were also other, um, interesting suggestions!
I'm still not sure what to do! Everyone has a different opinion! I am leaning towards Tech wash/Nik wax in the machine though. Showering in my gear and riding very fast in the rain were also other, um, interesting suggestions!
That's just the wash. You'll also want the waterproofing treatment. Wash-in waterproofing for clothing | TX.Direct Wash-In
Well, I sent a message off to Frank Thomas, and the reply was to definitely NOT wash it in a machine OR to completely soak/immerse my gear in water as it will trash the waterproof liner. Sponge method was recommended and 'Febreeze' or other fabric freshener is ok to combat the smell!
I'm still not sure what to do! Everyone has a different opinion! I am leaning towards Tech wash/Nik wax in the machine though. Showering in my gear and riding very fast in the rain were also other, um, interesting suggestions!
They're worried about your liner loosing it's waterproof ability, but recommend you spray your gear with Febreze?? :spank: Wow...
Long live Aerostich!!
Pitch in the washing machine, hang to dry, spray with silicone, let dry, RIDE..
I bought my Aerostich Darien Jacket USED 8 years ago and has been used for off road and on road in excess of 150K miles.
Darien Jacket :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear
This photo's from 6 years ago.. I still wear the same jacket. Been washed numerous times, and it's still waterproof.. (although a bit stinky right now, needs another wash)
Pitch in the washing machine, hang to dry, spray with silicone, let dry, RIDE..
I bought my Aerostich Darien Jacket USED 8 years ago and has been used for off road and on road in excess of 150K miles.
Darien Jacket :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear
This photo's from 6 years ago.. I still wear the same jacket. Been washed numerous times, and it's still waterproof.. (although a bit stinky right now, needs another wash)
herbis
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Don't know about the smell, but I took the armour out & washed mine with normal washing powder in the machine, & then it lost all its waterproofing, so did what the booklet said & sprayed it with 3M waterproofing stuff for tents & outdoor clothing & it worked a treat,all back to normal.:Flash: there is stuff that you wash it in that does not take off the waterproofing tho..
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