Re-Waterproofing a Wax Coat?

[FrenchieBoy]

My old wax coat is getting on in years but it still has a fair bit of life left in it. However the time has come where I really ought to think about re-waterproofing it. I know that there are loads of different brands of aerosol sprays on the market to do the job but I was wondering if members had one that they could recommend from experience.
It doesn't have to be the cheapest nor does it have to be the most expensive, all I want is one that will do a good job and help to keep me fairly dry.
Any suggestions please gents?

 

[bullet chucker]

Barbour is your first port of call I'd say!

BC.

 

[dartmoordog]

Re wax it with the pucka stuff, I use Barbour wax dressing. Put it in hot water for a minute or two to soften, and use your fingers to apply it. Comes up as good as new!

 

[Alantoo]

I have used a few tins of Barbour wax on mine over the years...once or twice a season usually. Stick the pot to melt on the Rayburn...apply with a bit of rag and flow in with a hair dryer.

The last coat I did was a month ago with Nikwax cotton proof spray which was marginally quicker and easier to apply...but not a direct comparison because that was on Drizabone full length drover/riding coat. The waterproofing has been fine.

I recently did my Akubra hat with some of @diverdave 's Repel which has also been a success.

Alan

 

[Fosbery Holster]

Much the same as previous posts, l use Barbour wax dressing.
I hang the coat up on a coat hanger in a warm room to get acclimatised, at the same time heating the wax in the tin in a bowl of hot water, when softened apply with an old sponge taking particular care round the seems, after each section is complete go over with your lasses hair dryer, this evens out the wax and soaks it into the material, as l said much the same as the other guys, good luck Frenchie !

 

[takbok]

I've used the Nikwax (non-aerosol) spray-on wax and it seems to work well.

 

[Youngjm]

I haven't had much luck with spray ons. Barbour wax is fine, Hoggs of Fife wax is easier to spread and cheaper, but my favourite is Filson Wax. It doesnt need heating to be applied, isn't tacky (even when you are liberal with application aka you apply to much like I do) and it smells like pine trees. 10 quid a tin online from Filson's website, unless you have a store near you.

 

[JockStalk]

And after you've done it, remember not to wear it if sitting on any absorbent upholstery for a while...…….

 

[gonzo]

I used a slightly cheaper (but still well regarded) wax. Forget the make, will edit it in if I find it.
Warmed and applied with a paint brush. Then hot air gun (on gentle heat) to get it to soak in.

I've previously used a home brew, bees wax, linseed oil and paraffin mix. That is a pretty traditional blend, works ok, but can be a bit too stiff a finish for a jacket, and the oil makes it stinky for a while. Probably better suited to tarps and things like cartriage bags etc.

 

[FrenchieBoy]

Thanks for all of the replies Guys, you've all been very helpful in record time!
It looks like the Barbour wins hands down so that's what it will be!

 

[tikka_madras]

Go for it Frenchie, but remember that sometimes less is more...I’ve got an old stockman coat that is still a bit greasy to the touch after a rather too enthusiastic re-waxing about five years ago!