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Anyone got a solution to get mud and grit stains off gore tex? The back of my yellow one seems stained from road spray etc. Tried putting it in the wash a few times to no avail!
Cheers ?


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 2:22 pm
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Try using Vanish spot stain remover but test it on a bit you cant see first like on the inside of the cuff.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 2:32 pm
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Mudguards. Also, what are you washing it in? Stuff like Tech Wash doesn't really get out oily road stains, so use a proper detergent first, then Tech Wash to get rid of any residue, then reproofer. But seriously, mudguards.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 2:33 pm
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Use pure soap flakes first, and soak it.

Then TechWash and re-proofer.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 2:37 pm
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As above, give it a propper wash with soap flakes first(or sports wash, or non-bio my jackets seme to survive either as long as they're re-proofed afterwards), then tech wash, then re-proofer.

And mudguards

And buy less fluro/bright colours.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 2:41 pm
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+3 for soak flakes.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 2:45 pm
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soap flakes are just techwash.

if you have oil on it use fairy liquid then wash it in your chosen non softner containing wash.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 3:44 pm
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I've just been throwing it in the washing machine with some washing powder. Think I'll go for a darker colour next time though alright.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 4:16 pm
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I wouldn't put another gortex jacket in the wash with any cleaning products. Had 3 and used all the usual things. Once they've been though washing machines there on there way out of being waterproof. Used a damp sponge and live with the odd stain of as said buy a darker colour. I used an old hi vis spesh gillet over the top for work commutes. Other than that it's all ninja stylie black.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 6:18 pm
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Don't forget to tumble dry after you wash the garment.


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 6:33 pm
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tumble dry on VERY low ... 🙂

oh and ... [b]MUDGURADS[/b] ... 😉


 
Posted : 27/08/2014 6:46 pm

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