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Tent & Gear Solarproof - Cleaning and Waterproofing Steps
1. PREP
Erect tent or lay item on flat, protected surface.
2. WASH
The gear must first be cleaned with Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash. Spray SolarWash evenly on the outside fabric. For large items, apply in sections. Rub in with cloth, then rinse.
Do NOT use household cleaners as they will compromise the waterproofing and solarproofing treatment.
3. SOLAR & WATERPROOF
Shake Tent & Gear SolarProof well and spray evenly on the outside fabric. For large items, apply in sections. Wait a few minutes then wipe excess product evenly across the surface.
Do NOT combine SolarWash and SolarProof together at the same time.
4. DRY
Let air dry fully before storing.
BC in SB
2025-09-07 11:46:29
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H. Hodges
2025-08-12 14:47:07
The first time we used our untreated pop-up tent we got hit with a spate of bad weather and had to get a hotel room. The pop-ups (the round kind you just unzip and throw in the air) don't have the surface tension qualities of a staked-out tent so after two wet nights the tent was damp through to the liner and would not have withstood any more water.For our next trip, we treated the surfaces with Nikwax and the seams with Gear Aid Seam Sealant and despite the rain we couldn't have been happier. No leaks, no problem. This time, instead of absorbing moisture until it hung down to our noses in the night, the liner stayed where it was supposed to be. When we got home and unpacked the tent it was still soaking wet in places, so it the rain was substantial but none of our gear inside had got wet and we slept well.Nikwax is so easy to apply - we sprayed it on and spread it with a soft wallpaper brush, blotted off any excess which pooled at the bottom and the next time I looked at the tent it was dry and otherwise identical to what it had looked like (felt like etc) before Nikwax. It's hard to imagine when it's dry that it will be waterproof because there is no visible difference until it gets wet.I made the mistake of spreading some with my hand and had a waterproof hand for a while. It felt waxy, as though I had rubbed lanolin on my hand. Nikwax looks and feels - as others have said - like watered-down Elmer's glue but is not hard or shiny when it dries. Would love to know what's in there!This is only tangentially related, but the other point is that water pooled on the ground sheet and the tent kind of sat in it, which meant that the edges became damp. I can't remember if we waterproofed the outside of the base of the tent (duh, gonna get right on that now) but in any case I had a cotton dust sheet in the car which I had already lined the floor of the tent with (under all our gear before the sleeping mats and bags went in) and that was very successful in stopping any small edges of damp from spreading (was nice and warm too). Also good when we needed a bathroom break in the night in the rain and came back with wet shoes. So even if your tent is totally watertight after Nikwax, an absorbent layer (or at least a towel or similar in the doorway) is helpful too. :-)
Mike Brockschmidt
2025-08-03 18:02:30
Second time purchasing this. It works well and easy and does what it claim to waterproof tents and other grear. Makes it so the water beads and runs off and does no penetrate the fabric.
GMM2
2025-07-19 14:56:35
I’ve been using this for years. On my tent, my American Flag, and my nylon motorcycle jacket. It works well, it even helps keep my flag full of color for months longer. (I fly my flag 365)
TheFantastik
2025-05-16 15:36:43
Hard to confirm if the product worth it or not.I’ve used it on a brand new Coleman tent. Spent a completed camping week-end under the rain. No issue but I can’t tell if it’s because the tent is brand new or because of the productQuick and easy to apply. It’s great because it can also be applied while raining. To me about 15 min to protect a 10x14 tent. The coverage seems to be pretty accurate since I’ve used a bottle for 70% of the tent.
Darren
2025-04-06 15:38:50
I purchased this product to re waterproof covers for outdoor furniture. I purchased 1 bottle, tested it then purchased 3 more. One bottle did one cover of a two seater.
Hendrix
2025-03-03 14:57:33
I ended up getting less than a third the stated coverage because the sprayer head makes a mess. It's like a fine mister that randomly covers whatever you spray with tiny puddles of the product. I had to mop up quite a mess when I was finished. The product worked great but, if I buy again I'll transfer the product to a better spray bottle.
Armando Leon
2025-02-09 12:55:41
Exceeded my expectations. It’s a reliable choice for anyone looking to maintain their outdoor gear and extend its lifespan. Whether you’re protecting a tent, backpack, or other outdoor equipment, Nikwax SolarProof delivers on its promises of waterproofing in an easy-to-use package. I highly recommend it for outdoor enthusiasts looking to keep their gear in peak condition for years to come.
Andrew
2025-01-11 21:15:26
Put this stuff on my hunting blind. I can say it helped
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