Best waterproofing spray?

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I need to re-waterproof my tent bathtub floors, what is the best product to purchase? I saw some silicone waterproof spray at wally?

Thanks.

 

[isItFallYet]

Subscribed.

Also interested in any wash in treatments for things like boat covers.

 

[snowymtnwolf]

Do the tent manufacturers have any recommendations ?

I use Nikwax spray but that’s more for soft shells.


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Do the tent manufacturers have any recommendations ?

I use Nikwax spray but that’s more for soft shells.


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Good idea unless they recommend their own products. I have 5 tents to do two applications of waterproofer so I wanted to watch the expense. Nikwax is a good product.

 

[Mykolaivka887]

Thompson's Water Seal. I slather my new North Face tents in that stuff.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I've used KIWI Camp Dry in the past with good results.

 

[gadrahthaar]

I have not tried it yet, but this dude has a compelling video on DIY silicon impregnation (lol) of fabric.

 

[Still Hunter]

I have used the flex seal spray to waterproof leaks and do waterproof repairs on the bottoms of tent washtub bottoms. I have also used the flex seal to help black out the inside of multiple a pop up blinds and help waterproof the blinds as well

 

[cmwhitmoyer]

I used Gear Aid seam grip on the tub of my tent. Gear Aid Seam Grip TF Tent

Seam Grip TF Tent Fabric Sealant

Use Seam Grip TF tent fabric sealant to waterproof a tent floor, rain fly, or tarp when the old polyurethane coating wears off.

www.gearaid.com

If your tent had a previous PU coating, I would apply to the untreated side.

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[alaskatrevor]

Atsko, the people who make Sno-Seal, have a Silicone based waterproofing spray. I’ve had very good success with it. I read several articles online and watched a few videos comparing Nikwax, Kiwi Camp Dry, Atsko, and some others and it definitely seemed to outperform the others. I use the Nikwax detergent when washing my gear, then follow-up with a good treatment of the Atsko Silicone Water Guard. Works wonderfully.

Here’s one review:

Tested: Five Water Repellant Coating Treatments | Gear Institute

When it comes to re-applying a waterproof coating to your gear, there are a lot of brands to wade through. Here are five we tested to make your choice a bit easier.

gearinstitute.com

 

[JustinRB]

I’m partial to Nikwax

I’m fairly certain they have their own tent spray too

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

I’m partial to Nikwax

I’m fairly certain they have their own tent spray too

Yes, they do: https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/products/UV-Protection/tent&gear-solarproof/

I've had good success with Nikwax too.

 

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In the end I used Olympic concrete, brick, wood and other surface waterproofer and it did a good job. I also did some fly's and old jackets that had been wetting out..all my tent floors needed a double coat outside and a coat inside....except my eureka tcop which is fairly new. On gallon 2 now as I continue to tune up my gear.