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Waterlogged
06-05-2010, 10:23 PM
Is there any way to re-waterproof the PUL in my BG pockets? They are definitely leaking through the PUL....
Rabbit
06-05-2010, 10:25 PM
I think you can wash them on hot and throw them in the dryer. The heat helps them re-seal, if it can be done.
ilikestrawberryjello
06-06-2010, 08:21 AM
I have read that you can use waterproofing spray (for tents) on them and it helps reseal them. I haven't ever tried it though.
StumblinMama
06-06-2010, 08:27 AM
I think you can wash them on hot and throw them in the dryer. The heat helps them re-seal, if it can be done.
:yes
Mrs.KLF
06-09-2010, 08:38 AM
Double ditto a hot spin in the dryer. That fixed our leaking problem!
Chaos Coordinator
06-13-2010, 05:45 AM
okay so what if the PUL is peeling off? i just swapped mine for someone who was needing swim dipes anyway, but several of our dipes were delaminating.
mudcuddles
06-15-2010, 12:34 PM
I have read that you can use waterproofing spray (for tents) on them and it helps reseal them. I haven't ever tried it though.

I'm wondering about this. My FB's are cracking apart, no longer leak-proof. My DH's first reaction was to spray something like this on them. Um, is that safe? Is it the same chemical as the original? Where can I read more about this?
Waterlogged
06-15-2010, 05:13 PM
iirc, the original is waterproofed using a lamination process. i suppose if you're super worried about chemicals/etc, then you might want to avoid the spray, but the bottle said it was safe for all kinds of fabrics. i did it outside and after it all dried, there was no smell or anything....
Rabbit
06-15-2010, 05:43 PM
The original is polyurethane. The same stuff laid over wood gym floors. It's relatively inert, but it's a petrochemical.

I don't know anything at all about the ingredients of a waterproofing spray.
ilikestrawberryjello
06-15-2010, 06:25 PM
The original is polyurethane. The same stuff laid over wood gym floors. It's relatively inert, but it's a petrochemical.

I don't know anything at all about the ingredients of a waterproofing spray.

me neither, and I have never done it, but I have heard of women doing it.
Eesti
06-15-2010, 07:10 PM
Ive done it and it lasts for about 4-5 washes. Not really worth it IMO.
Waterlogged
06-15-2010, 07:13 PM
so basically my dipes are toast?




that's okay because I have new ones (well new to me) coming in the mail....right?? :wink
Eesti
06-15-2010, 07:15 PM
Yes, you do have some in the mail.
Waterlogged
06-15-2010, 07:19 PM
:dance

:popcorn

:rockon
Eesti
06-15-2010, 07:29 PM
tomorrow :blush

Off to print the label now.