As I remember, from back in the day, my Belstaff waxed-cotton jacket was super efficient at keeping out the rain . . . and then depositing every last drop of it onto my jeans.
Great video! Kudos for having the patience. I was so nervous that you didn’t say to wash it first until 10 minutes in! I hope you don’t mid me adding a couple of things for anyone considering doing this. As mentioned in the video REALLY work it over those seams. Like three coats. It’s the weakest point for rain to get in. And sew up any holes first. Before you do it consider that you won’t ever be able to wash it again. It will probably damage your washing machine with the wax clogging everything up, and the jacket will never look right again. So those sweaty smells on the inside will stick around and get worse over time. Best kept purely for dirty outdoor work at this point, or wearing in public for short periods on cool days doing things that aren’t going to break a sweat (so don’t take it camping for the weekend and expect to be able to wear it down the pub the following week. You’ll stink.) Finally, and I know this TOTALLY defeats the purpose and goes against the spirit of waxing your own jacket, but it’s worth mentioning - it really is a pain in the arse and there’s a learning curve to get it right. You’ll probably regret it and want to start crying 45 minutes in. For the time it takes (think minimum wage), the effort, the cost of the wax - consider sending it to a professional who will definitely do a much better job.
You could wash the inside with soap and water by hand, pressure nozzle on a hose and brush, or a weaker electric pressure washer. The pants are another story maybe the same technique would work but doing it more gently IDK.
@@WoolysWorld Quite. Need to learn some sewing skills to patch up a few things. Been watching a bunch of vids on doing a wax/oilskin treatment as if I don't have enough projects already :)
@@WoolysWorld sometimes you get a good deal on ebay.... Just gotta keep looking and get lucky... I'm self isolating got the dam covid.. But very mild symptoms
@@WoolysWorld lol just relaxing and passing the time until I can get back to school.. The way I see it off I'm gonna get covid this omnicron is mild...... Stay safe buddy
I assume this would work for charhartt bibs as well? Getting really sick of wet legs out ice fishing and I just gotta say that’s a beautiful shorthair sniffing around in the background
Hay! I just bought my first Carhartt coat I love it and I totally want to wax water proof it like this. However. I have one problem. The wife and I have pets and this thing is a massive fur magnet. Please someone help me with this cuz it's a bit of a deal breaker for me. My question is: does this waterproofing technique also help also deter static cling? Thank you!
Great video buddy and I have a bar of Greenland sat in a drawer so I will get to waxing my jacket and trousers. Thanks for giving me the kick up the arse to do mine. Atb Stuart
hello there, thanx for the vid! i did to my Carhartt jacket as well (Otter Wax) and the feel of it is very sticky now... any tips. The texture of my jacket is slightly different. its' not really canvas, it's just cotton...
Hi Wooly, nice video, very interesting! I usually wash my Carhartt Jackets about twice a year in the washing machine, what do you think, is this still possible when they are waxed?
Maybe canvas wasn’t the right word or specific enough. Don’t know, but the cotton goods that commonly get waxed have a very tight weave. I have a Kuhl jacket that would be a perfect candidate for waxing. My Carhartt has threads that are much bigger and aren’t woven nearly as tight. Waxing just doesn’t work nearly as well or last as long on the duck fabric.
Je viens de m’acheter un Bartlett de chez Carhartt, je me vois pas bien le cirer par peur de l’abîmer. Mais bon, à voir...Faut que j’y réfléchisse. Quand il pleut vraiment trop je met ma vielle veste de l’armée allemande (RFA) que j’ai acheté dans un surplus militaire il y a une vingtaine d’années. Il y a sorte de doublure en plastique qui rend cette veste totalement imperméable.
Brilliant video. I've been watching your other videos which have been really useful. 1 question, is the jacket you are waxing blue or a faded black active jacket? These jackets really do improve with age.
I wonder if you'd be better off using Gold Label wax as you don't need to heat it, you just rub it in with your hands whilst wearing disposable gloves.
Not even the STORM DEFENDER is 100% waterproof. I kept a cellphone in the inner pocket of my storm defender in the pouring rain. My phone was destroyed flooded. Don't believe the Hype. I was just at Dicks to look at that very jacket your wearing. The sherling is thin, not thick and heavy and the canvas duck too soft not stiff and durable like I was hoping for. To each his own but I am glad I didn't plop down $139.00
As I remember, from back in the day, my Belstaff waxed-cotton jacket was super efficient at keeping out the rain . . . and then depositing every last drop of it onto my jeans.
Lol, I have similar memories
Used to flag traffic and I had the same struggle with every waterproof coat i had. Ended up waxing a pair of pants just for the rain
I'm going to be waxing some soon I think
Great video! Kudos for having the patience. I was so nervous that you didn’t say to wash it first until 10 minutes in! I hope you don’t mid me adding a couple of things for anyone considering doing this.
As mentioned in the video REALLY work it over those seams. Like three coats. It’s the weakest point for rain to get in. And sew up any holes first.
Before you do it consider that you won’t ever be able to wash it again. It will probably damage your washing machine with the wax clogging everything up, and the jacket will never look right again. So those sweaty smells on the inside will stick around and get worse over time. Best kept purely for dirty outdoor work at this point, or wearing in public for short periods on cool days doing things that aren’t going to break a sweat (so don’t take it camping for the weekend and expect to be able to wear it down the pub the following week. You’ll stink.)
Finally, and I know this TOTALLY defeats the purpose and goes against the spirit of waxing your own jacket, but it’s worth mentioning - it really is a pain in the arse and there’s a learning curve to get it right. You’ll probably regret it and want to start crying 45 minutes in. For the time it takes (think minimum wage), the effort, the cost of the wax - consider sending it to a professional who will definitely do a much better job.
Lol, yes it's a tough job
Just to add to this; go over the shoulders and hood a second time. Those are areas where water will sit longer.
@FinC1_ good call
Tout a fait ca 3 couches ou rien par contre a 40° cycle coton ca part avec une bonne lessive machine devant les magasin grandes surface ...
You could wash the inside with soap and water by hand, pressure nozzle on a hose and brush, or a weaker electric pressure washer. The pants are another story maybe the same technique would work but doing it more gently IDK.
Perfect for a Sunday Night 👍 someone who
Likes coats as much as I do 👍 ATB Mark.
Lol, thanks mark , and that's only my Carhartt's!
i heat my barbour wax up then paint it on finish with hairdryer works great
Excellent stuff, is it a softwax?
I did it with a Trenchcoat, 1. Melt the wax and use paint brush 2. Use an iron.
Nice
There's a vid where you can use clear silicone and a solvent to water proof it.
Nice
Have you tried mixing the wax with a solvent like mineral spirits or linseed oil ?
I haven't, I think this wax had it in already
Oh those Silly Leprechauns! Lol
Lol
I've got the same jac from the mid 90s. Cuffs blown out in the same way and a few more holes from wear in harsh working conditions
Nice, bet it's comfy
@@WoolysWorld Quite. Need to learn some sewing skills to patch up a few things.
Been watching a bunch of vids on doing a wax/oilskin treatment as if I don't have enough projects already :)
Lol, I know! I've some new wax to try out
nice vid, thanks for taking the time to show us!
No problem, keep an eye on the channel for part 2
I love your accent
Cheers buddy
I like fjallraven gear......
Oh no!! That's the most expensive addiction! Lol
@@WoolysWorld sometimes you get a good deal on ebay.... Just gotta keep looking and get lucky... I'm self isolating got the dam covid.. But very mild symptoms
Oh no! I'm still covid free, but I did see a crow this morning??
Stay safe man, enjoy self isolation................. Not to much shopping! 😜
@@WoolysWorld lol just relaxing and passing the time until I can get back to school.. The way I see it off I'm gonna get covid this omnicron is mild...... Stay safe buddy
I assume this would work for charhartt bibs as well? Getting really sick of wet legs out ice fishing and I just gotta say that’s a beautiful shorthair sniffing around in the background
Cheers Adam, that's Bruno, the star of the show, yes will work on anything
Hay! I just bought my first Carhartt coat I love it and I totally want to wax water proof it like this. However. I have one problem. The wife and I have pets and this thing is a massive fur magnet. Please someone help me with this cuz it's a bit of a deal breaker for me. My question is: does this waterproofing technique also help also deter static cling? Thank you!
Mmmnn, I don't remember, it does keep it cleaner but I'm not sure about dog hairs
Great video buddy and I have a bar of Greenland sat in a drawer so I will get to waxing my jacket and trousers. Thanks for giving me the kick up the arse to do mine. Atb Stuart
No problem buddy
Good video bro keep it up
Cheers Nick
Heat gun works better also melt wax in a pan first
Cheers buddy
Get an old used iron from goodwill or a thrift store. Don't make your wife mad ruining hers. She will not be impressed by your jacket
@barfrodgers1202 lol, cheers buddy
I bought nikwax cotton and drenched it in that first then I waxed several coats. Let’s see…
Excellent stuff
Just redone my old (eBay bargain) Barbour Durham with the Varusteleka wax, might have over egged it a bit 🤣
Lol, nice. Did you melt it first?
@@WoolysWorld nah, I wiped it on like you did.
Just got a bit carried away with the amount so it kinda stands up on its own now 🤣
Lol
Did its color change at all?
U think it would change if i did this on My pitch black Detroit carhartt jacket?
No real colour change that I could see
I melted wax in a old cooking pot them with a paint brush …brushed it on. …..then used a heat gun to remelt it in. ….
That's the plan for next time
I have been meaning to make a pair of lead pants.
Same here, just need the right ones first
is waxing can be applied to all carhartt jacket?
Yes If it's cotton As far as I know
@@WoolysWorld thank you
My pleasure
Is there any reason you don't want to do it to your newer jackets. Do you think it has downsides or ruins them in some way?
Just incase I make a balls of it and ruin the jacket, and I generally don't wear my newer jackets as hard, if you know what I mean
@@WoolysWorld Did you mess any up yet? Which method do you think gives the most premium finished look like it was done by the manufacturer?
@@MadelnMachines I wasn't happy with any of them in the end, I have some soft wax to test next
hello there, thanx for the vid! i did to my Carhartt jacket as well (Otter Wax) and the feel of it is very sticky now... any tips. The texture of my jacket is slightly different. its' not really canvas, it's just cotton...
Mmnn, I don't know, you might try putting more heat on it
@@WoolysWorld yes, that seems to be the way to go... Thanx ;-)
Hi Wooly, nice video, very interesting! I usually wash my Carhartt Jackets about twice a year in the washing machine, what do you think, is this still possible when they are waxed?
, I think a 40 deg wash will remove the wax. Im not sure what would happen at lower temps
the jacket you've waxed is it navy or Grey ?
It's navy
A Carhartt doesn’t have a tight enough weave to produce good results. 100% cotton canvas does.
What's the difference between cotton canvas and duck canvas?
Maybe canvas wasn’t the right word or specific enough. Don’t know, but the cotton goods that commonly get waxed have a very tight weave. I have a Kuhl jacket that would be a perfect candidate for waxing. My Carhartt has threads that are much bigger and aren’t woven nearly as tight. Waxing just doesn’t work nearly as well or last as long on the duck fabric.
@MrBoomStick ah ok, cheers
Je viens de m’acheter un Bartlett de chez Carhartt, je me vois pas bien le cirer par peur de l’abîmer.
Mais bon, à voir...Faut que j’y réfléchisse.
Quand il pleut vraiment trop je met ma vielle veste de l’armée allemande (RFA) que j’ai acheté dans un surplus militaire il y a une vingtaine d’années.
Il y a sorte de doublure en plastique qui rend cette veste totalement imperméable.
Sorry buddy I don't understand
Brilliant video. I've been watching your other videos which have been really useful. 1 question, is the jacket you are waxing blue or a faded black active jacket? These jackets really do improve with age.
It's blue, it's a very old jacket , I bought it second hand years ago, I've got some new wax coming I can't wait to try it out
Can I wax a 78% cotton and 22% nylon coat?
I don't know buddy I've never tried it, but a quick Google say yes but the bond to nylon isn't great,
Cool! What kind of wax are you using? Of bee?
I used vaursteleka own brand wax, but Greenland wax would work
I wonder if you'd be better off using Gold Label wax as you don't need to heat it, you just rub it in with your hands whilst wearing disposable gloves.
That might be better
@@WoolysWorld My Dad wears Barbour jackets a lot and he swears by it. Much easier to apply than the Barbour wax. Keep up the good work!
The waxing takes a really long time and I've never been totally happy with it, so it might be worth a shot. Is it Granger's?
Never mind the Granger's question I found it on Amazon, I'll give it a try
Melt the wax and use a heat gun
That works too
3x c est mieux la c est superficiel 1 savon une veste et encore
Cheers buddy
Will nikwax work on your jackets
Tests were inconclusive
@@WoolysWorld hope your well buddy.....
Paramo for me all the way
All good man
Not even the STORM DEFENDER is 100% waterproof. I kept a cellphone in the inner pocket of my storm defender in the pouring rain. My phone was destroyed flooded. Don't believe the Hype. I was just at Dicks to look at that very jacket your wearing. The sherling is thin, not thick and heavy and the canvas duck too soft not stiff and durable like I was hoping for. To each his own but I am glad I didn't plop down $139.00
Cheers buddy
Is this plane ever going to Land? Get to the point...
what plane?
Gays
Lol, guys