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Re: [RC] Waterproof turnout sheets - Sisu West RanchI 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. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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