kell
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Post by kell on Mar 14, 2013 7:29:45 GMT
Storeing drysuit hows the best way, I have noticed some hangers that are made to vent them while hung is this the route to go or is there some thing else i should do ?
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Post by philpot on Mar 14, 2013 8:43:20 GMT
Ok Kell this is what I was advised when I bought mine.
Wash down after use in saltwater, hang on a hanger wit the zips left open and put a coat of beeswax on the zips after every trip.
It has worked fine but I do confess to getting the zip tarnished and not so easy to use. I think it should be more free than it is so if anyone knows of a good cleaning agent, please let me know.
Phil
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dacab
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Post by dacab on Mar 14, 2013 9:36:39 GMT
Any camping shop will sell you 'zip lube' some are like a big lipstick ( not red)  |
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Post by philpot on Mar 14, 2013 10:28:30 GMT
Any camping shop will sell you 'zip lube' some are like a big lipstick ( not red) No problem with lube, I want a cleaning agent to remove the tarnish effect. Phil |
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Post by esoxuk on Mar 14, 2013 15:06:50 GMT
The zips are quite chunky so how about a bit of wettish brasso inside a duster rubbed along the zip to avoid getting the wadding stuck and ripped, then re-waxing.
But to be honest tarnishing is not really a problem, its not like rust or corrosion and an antique dealer would call it a pleasing patina and add another £20 to its value...
Phil
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Post by philpot on Mar 14, 2013 16:13:23 GMT
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lureman
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Post by lureman on Mar 14, 2013 19:56:18 GMT
If you have an understanding better half try to store drysuits inside as they WILL get mildew if stored outside in damp environments  |
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Post by philpot on Mar 15, 2013 8:53:11 GMT
Take your point although mine has been in the garage for three years without any issues but a very fair point.
Phil
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kell
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Post by kell on Mar 15, 2013 16:02:30 GMT
Ive got a drysuit gear haNGER COMING so that should be ok to hang it up.
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Post by philpot on Mar 15, 2013 23:46:16 GMT
Is it just a large coat hanger Kell or something a bit special.
Phil
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kell
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Post by kell on Mar 16, 2013 9:31:06 GMT
330612807420 see for yourself phil i just thought there is a lot of weight for an ordinary coat hanger this is the item no
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