Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Howdy folks, I need some (lots) of help! I want to remove the water repellent from a canvas duster. This duster will stand on it's own in a wind storm. I've tried washing with a fabric softener, but no help. I would appreciate any suggestions for the removal of this water repellent. Happy trails and I thank you all in advance! QDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Rose, SASS #45478 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 If it is the wax type you need to wash it in mineral spirits, then machine wash several times. Or take it to a dry cleaner and let them do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Lacquer thinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 WHY??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I had one like that too About 10 times thru the washing machine and dryer took out the stiffness and most of the water proof ness too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Yeah,......What Jack said !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Yeah,......What Jack said !! That was kinda my thunk too, Hawk. I thunk Jack hit the nail dead on, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I bet the answer to the "Why" has something to do with "Bakersfield, California" I think it would be a lot less work to buy a plain non-waterproof duster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 WHY??? Like I posted "It will stand by itself in the middle of the room! I can't ware it in this condition. QDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 I bet the answer to the "Why" has something to do with "Bakersfield, California" I think it would be a lot less work to buy a plain non-waterproof duster. No, it has nothing to do with Bakersfield! It's the product they used or the way it was applied. QDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thank's goes to Jackson Rose, I'll give it a try...Subdeacon Joe, I'll try pard. Matthew Duncan, I tried your idea, got to 6 times with no noticeable results. But, thanks to all for your time. QDG/Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 No, it has nothing to do with Bakersfield! It's the product they used or the way it was applied. QDG Ahh, I was thinking of Bakersfield because I can't imagine needing a rain duster there. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Like I posted "It will stand by itself in the middle of the room! I can't ware it in this condition. QDG It's supposed to be like that. I have a Filson Packer's coat that was that way. I found that the more I wore it, the more pliable it became. Of course, I use and abuse this coat. After a couple years in the wet Pacific Northwest, I noticed that it was not only becoming pliable, but starting to leak in a couple spots, because some of the coating was wearing off....so, I bought another can of the wax, let it soften up a bit, then worked it in well into the coat. Finally, I gave it the once-over with a hair dryer so it would melt into all the seams. Now, several years and a couple re-waxings later, it still stands up by itself. It's certainly not the prettiest coat, but it sheds water like the proverbial tin roof. Surprisingly, whenever I wear it into town, I almost always get favorable comments on the thing...e.g., "Man! That's a cool looking coat!" Anyway...I got way off topic. Sorry. Bottom line, if all the washings don't eventually take it off, I'm not sure what would. Personally, I think I'd be a little gun-shy about washing it in mineral spirits. First off, the stuff stinks and second, nobody wants to accidentally be a human torch. I know Jackson said to wash it several times after that. I'd probably plunk down the money and let the dry cleaners do it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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