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Comparative test of impregnating agents
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Comparative test of impregnating agents

Comparative test of impregnating agents

Comparative test of impregnating agents

Comparative test of impregnating agents

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8th place: Bikecare Waterproof, 8.99 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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7th place: Blink impregnation spray, 1.99 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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10th place: Centralin All Spray Impregnator, 2.99 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: unsatisfactory

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11th place: Erdal Xtreme impregnation foam spray, 3.95 euros, MOTORRAD judgment: unsatisfactory

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3rd place: Fibertec Textile Guard Pro, 14.95 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: good

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5th place: Impragnol universal impregnation spray, 2.95 euros, MOTORRAD judgment: satisfactory

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6th place: Jack Wolfskin Apparel Proofer, 19.95 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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2nd place: Motorex Protex Spray, 15.50 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: very good

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9th place: Nikwax TX Direct Spray-on, 15.95 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: poor

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1st place: S100 impregnation spray, 12.99 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: very good

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4th place: W5 Outdoor Impregnation Spray, 1.99 euros, MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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Comparative test of impregnating agents

11 impregnating agents tested
Sprays against moisture and dirt

We have tested, evaluated and compared eleven impregnating agents. Specifically, it is about impregnation sprays, since we are from “Wash-in impregnators” hold absolutely nothing. Why? We explain that in the review.

Klaus Herder

07/06/2017

First of all: A Gore-Tex combination also needs to be impregnated from time to time. Because every climate membrane reaches its limits when it hangs behind a wet and dirty barricade. (Re) impregnation is therefore important – and not only for outerwear, gloves and boots, but also for backpacks and tents.

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1st place: S100 impregnation spray (test winner)

Full points in both impregnation performance categories, also otherwise always in the top field – a clear, superior test victory!


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Provider: Dr. O. K. Wack Chemie, Tel. 08 41/63 50, www.s100.de

Filling quantity: 300 ml in spray can Price: 12.99 euros (bought from Louis, Stuttgart), corresponds to 43.30 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 2.41%
Output after 10 seconds: 7.08 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 158.6 / 150.2 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s specification: spray evenly and not too moist onto dry fabric from a distance of approx. 20 cm, heating increases the impregnation effect.
Practice: little fogging, good pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 100 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 100 points)
Dirt repellency: four out of four oils passed

Residue-free: good on Cordura, very good on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

2nd place: Motorex Protex Spray

Top values ​​and thus full points for protection against moisture and dirt, because the points left behind in the absence of residues can easily be overcome. In addition, the Swiss product – at least by Motorex standards – is also relatively cheap.


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Provider: Bucher AG Langenthal, Tel. 00 41 / (0) 62/9 19 75 75 (Switzerland), www.motorex.com

Filling quantity: 500 ml in spray can Price: 15.50 euros (bought from KTM, Stuttgart), corresponds to 31.00 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 1.45%
Output after 10 seconds: 19.12 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 150.8 / 155.2 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray dry material and allow to dry well.
Practice: little fogging, good pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 100 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 100 points)
Dirt repellency: four out of four oils passed

Residue-free: poor on Cordura, poor on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

3rd place: Fibertec Textile Guard Pro

Offers good protection against moisture and dirt, leaves hardly any traces – successful!


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Provider: Fibertec, Tel. 0 21 73/9 60 96 40, www.fibertec.info

Filling quantity: 500 ml in a pump spray bottle Price: 14.95 euros (bought at Globetrotter, Stuttgart), corresponds to 29.90 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 2.2%
Output after 10 seconds: 18.21 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 150.0 / 152.4 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray evenly on damp or dry clothing, rub evenly into the fabric with a sponge, heat treatment can improve the impregnation.
Practice: little nebulization, pump sprayer with poor handling (lever too short)

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 90 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 82 points)
Dirt repellency: four out of four oils passed

Residue-free: good on Cordura, satisfactory on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: good

4th place: W5 outdoor impregnation spray (best purchase)

The Lidl house brand and special offer only missed the test rating “good” by a measly point. But the moisture protection at the discounted low price is right – a clear buying tip!


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Provider: Lidl Foundation, Tel. 08 00/4 35 33 61, www.lidl-info.com

Filling quantity: 400 ml in spray can Price: 1.99 euros (bought at Lidl, Backnang), corresponds to 4.98 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 0.53%
Output after 10 seconds: 10.42 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 153.2 / 147.5 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s specification: spray on from approx. 30 cm and allow to act until the fabric is dry
Practice: strong fogging, good pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 83 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 96 points)
Dirt repellency: passed one of four oils

Residue-free: Sufficient on Cordura, sufficient on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

5th place: Impragnol universal impregnation spray (purchase tip)

A “only” satisfactory judgment and still a “purchase tip” – how does that work? Because solid moisture protection is offered for little money. There is something wrong with the protection against (oil) dirt, but the absence of residues is good.


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Provider: Brauns-Heitmann, Tel. 0 56 41/9 50, www.brauns-heitmann.de

Filling quantity: 400 ml in spray can Price: 2.95 euros (bought from Muller, Stuttgart), corresponds to 7.38 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 0.19%
Output after 10 seconds: 14.1 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 149.5 / 153.6 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray evenly from a distance of approx. 30 cm, do not soak, let dry
Practice: little fogging, good pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 84 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 81 points)
Dirt repellency: passed one of four oils

Residue-free: very good on Cordura, good on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

6th place: Jack Wolfskin Apparel Proofer

Proper moisture protection, but practically no protection against (oil) dirt, and also quite expensive – there is nothing more than “satisfactory”.


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Provider: Jack Wolfskin, Tel. 0 61 26/95 40, www.jack-wolfskin.de

Filling quantity: 275 ml in a pump spray bottle Price: 19.95 euros (bought from Jack Wolfskin, Stuttgart), corresponds to 72.55 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 3.18%
Output after 10 seconds: 18.09 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 153.9 / 150.2 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray evenly and copiously on damp clothing from a distance of approx. 15 cm, remove excess with a damp cloth, heat treatment
Practice: strong atomization, pump sprayer with poor handling

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 91 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 90 points)
Dirt repellency: none of four oils passed

Residue-free: Inadequate on Cordura, sufficient on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

Solid impregnation performance on Cordura, but major weaknesses on the more sensitive polyacrylate. Mediocre in terms of residue-free, but very cheap. The bottom line is that the Muller house brand ends up in the lower midfield.


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Provider: Muller Wholesale, Tel. 07 31/17 40, www.mueller.eu

Filling quantity: 400 ml in spray can Price: 1.99 euros (bought from Muller, Stuttgart), corresponds to 4.98 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 0.4%
Output after 10 seconds: 11.43 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 153.3 / 145.1 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray for a few seconds from a distance of approx. 30 cm, do not let soak, dry sufficiently
Practice: strong fogging, good pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 97 points), on polyacrylate five passes (average value 65 points)
Dirt repellency: passed one of four oils

Residue-free: Satisfactory on Cordura, poor on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

8th place: Bikecare Waterproof

A mixed performance. The Polo house-brand product keeps water off satisfactorily, but weakens in the case of (oil) contamination. Commendable: the absence of residues.


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Provider: Polo, Tel. 0 21 65/8 44 02 00, www.polo-motorrad.de

Filling quantity: 250 ml in spray can Price: 8.99 euros (bought at Polo, Leinfelden-Echterdingen), corresponds to 35.96 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 2.53%
Output after 10 seconds: 6.88 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 145.6 / 144.5 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray briefly from a distance of 25 cm and allow to dry for 30 minutes, economical use recommended
Practice: strong fogging, high pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 83 points), on polyacrylate ten passes (average value 76 points)
Dirt repellency: none of four oils passed

Residue-free: very good on Cordura, good on leather

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

9th place: Nikwax TX Direct Spray-On

Disappointing impregnation performance, only unsatisfactory residue-free, but an ambitious price for it – sorry, that was nothing!


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Provider: Nikwax, Tel. 00 44 / (0) 18 92/78 64 00 (Great Britain), www.nikwax.com

Filling quantity: 300 ml in a pump spray bottle Price: 15.95 euros (bought at Sport Scheck, Stuttgart), corresponds to 53.17 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 2.78%
Output after 10 seconds: 23.51 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 151.2 / 148.9 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray evenly from 15 cm onto damp / wet upper material, rub in residues after two minutes with a damp cloth
Practice: strong atomization, pump sprayer with poor handling

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 72 points), on polyacrylate four passes (average value 67 points)
Dirt repellency: none of four oils passed

Residue-free: Inadequate on Cordura, sufficient on leather

MOTORRAD judgment: poor

10th place: Centralin All Spray Impregnator

Not convincing on Cordura, extremely weak on polyacrylate – there are very few points for the impregnation performance. No residue and protection from dirt? Even only moderately. The price doesn’t help either.


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Provider: Centralin-Gesellschaft Kircher Chemie, Tel. 0 21 04/1 40 80, www.centralin.com

Filling quantity: 400 ml in a spray can Price: 2.99 euros (bought from Muller, Stuttgart), corresponds to 7.48 euros / liter

Readings

Dry matter: 0.21%
Output after 10 seconds: 10.02 g
Contact angle polyester / polyacrylate: 152.5 / 144.8 degrees

use

Manufacturer’s instructions: spray on evenly from a distance of approx. 30 cm and allow to dry, rub down on leather if drops form
Practice: strong fogging, good pressure point

Impregnation performance

Spray test Cordura: ten passes (average value 76 points), on polyacrylate one pass (50 points)
Dirt repellency: passed one of four oils

Residue-free: Satisfactory on Cordura, poor on leather

MOTORRAD judgment: poor

11th place: Erdal Xtreme impregnation foam spray

The foam spray is easy to use, but fails completely in the impregnation tests in terms of moisture protection. Maybe just for leather shoes? Who knows, there’s only the red lantern here.

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