Re-waxing Millerian Waxed Cotton Jacket

• Jul 16, 2015

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rknight

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I need to refinish a couple of jackets that I've had for a while. I'm a bit nervous about doing it becasue I really don't want to mess them up. Anyone have suggestions on what products are best to use or how to do the refinishing?

Thanks!

 

• Jul 16, 2015

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I've read it is an easy DIY, but I had a jacket done by these guys a while back and it came back perfect. Fairly priced IMO.

http://www.greenmountainreproofing.com/

 

• Jul 17, 2015

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I believe Filson offers some products for DIY.

 

• Jul 17, 2015

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Seb Lucas

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Plenty of YouTube vids on this.

 

• Jul 17, 2015

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l0fielectronic

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It really depends on the brand - if its a known brand and you are unsure drop them a line and see if they can advise.

In my experience I've rewaxed Belstaff and Barbour jackets with the wax in pots, which you need to melt, this does a good job for waterproofing but does cover thicker leaving a heavier wax on the surface for a while, more so than when the jacket was new in my case.

I've also used those waxes you can buy in bars, these seem to give a much lighter covering, water repellent more than anything, they look much less 'obviously' waxed, better for lighter jackets I'd say.

 

• Jul 17, 2015

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galopede

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I too have rewaxed two Barbours and a Drizabone usig the Barbour tin of wax. Easy job if time consuming and needing some elbow grease as well as the jacket grease!

The trick to avoiding the shiny, waxy look is to go over the jackets with a hot hair drier when you've finshed, as Barbour recommend. All the surface wax melts into the fabric and it looks like new when you've finished.

Gareth

 

• Jul 17, 2015

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RJR

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+1 re the hairdryer.

 

• Jul 19, 2015

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rknight

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Seb Lucas said:

Plenty of YouTube vids on this.

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Ugh, yeah I don't know why this didn't occur to me. Thanks!

 

• Jul 19, 2015

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rknight

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l0fielectronic said:

It really depends on the brand - if its a known brand and you are unsure drop them a line and see if they can advise.

In my experience I've rewaxed Belstaff and Barbour jackets with the wax in pots, which you need to melt, this does a good job for waterproofing but does cover thicker leaving a heavier wax on the surface for a while, more so than when the jacket was new in my case.

I've also used those waxes you can buy in bars, these seem to give a much lighter covering, water repellent more than anything, they look much less 'obviously' waxed, better for lighter jackets I'd say.

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Alright, it seems the particulars of the wax don't really matter that much then. Any reputable company's will do. I my case maybe the bars would be the better choice. Thanks!

 

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• Jul 19, 2015

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rknight

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galopede said:

The trick to avoiding the shiny, waxy look is to go over the jackets with a hot hair drier when you've finshed, as Barbour recommend. All the surface wax melts into the fabric and it looks like new when you've finished.

Gareth

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That's a great idea! Thanks!

 

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• Jul 19, 2015

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scotrace

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The Fedora Lounge is always your first source:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-old-Barbour-jacket-yourself!&highlight=rewax

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...proof-my-old-Barbour-Jacket&highlight=barbour

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...o-Waxing-cloth-a-la-Barbour&highlight=barbour

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?21196-Reproofing-Waxing-a-Barbour&highlight=barbour

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...ing-for-a-Barbour-in-the-US&highlight=barbour

 

• Jul 19, 2015

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rknight

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scotrace said:

The Fedora Lounge is always your first source:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-old-Barbour-jacket-yourself!&highlight=rewax

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...proof-my-old-Barbour-Jacket&highlight=barbour

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...o-Waxing-cloth-a-la-Barbour&highlight=barbour

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?21196-Reproofing-Waxing-a-Barbour&highlight=barbour

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...ing-for-a-Barbour-in-the-US&highlight=barbour

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Ha! Thanks for those links. They're perfect!