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Re: [RC] Waterproof turnout sheets - Sisu West Ranch

I suspect that it is the washing, not the reproofing that is the problem. If you are using a waterproofing that depends upon low surface energy (Silicone, Fluorochemical (i. e. Scotchgard®, Teflon®) it only takes minute amounts of soap residue to cause it to leak.

If the blankets were mine, and I blanketed horses in pasture*, I would simply hose the blankets down at intervals and not worry further. At intervals a re-application of waterproofing would be in order.

I have used Thompson's Water Seal to good effect. It has a couple of problems. First it is a polymer and forms a rather stiff impermeable film. Second it is solvent based and should be applied outside.

Ed, who spent 20 years of his life attempting, with some success, to improve Scotchgard®.

Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-9640

ranch(at)sisuwest(dot)us
*Unfortunately it is 35F and raining here in MT. I'd bet the stock would like to be in warm stalls, but that is not in the cards.




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