Increase fabric strength, add water repellency and protect against UV deterioration with the Tent & Gear SolarProof from Nikwax.
This spray-on treatment is easy to use and revives the DWR coating that already exists on durable water repellent fabric. Like a fresh coat of decking oil but way quicker and easier, the SolarProof spray is a maintenance thing that revamps your synthetic weather protective outdoor gear. Over time, the original DWR coating can become weak through exposure to the elements, but a dose of this product can double the life of the fabric, meaning that you get more out of it in the long run.
This product is also water-based, non-flammable, no volatile organic compounds and is fluorocarbon free. Replenish the UV protection and water repellency of your tent or gear to prolong its life with the Tent & Gear SolarProof from Nikwax.
Provides durable water repellency and protects against UV deterioration
For synthetic waterproof fabrics
Water-based, non-flammable, contains no volatile organic compounds and is fluorocarbon free
Packed Dimensions:
22H x 5.5W x 5.5D cm
Weight:
0.38 Kg
Capacity:
0.5 L
Material:
Liquid | No Propellant Gases | Non Persistent | Flourocarbon Free | Environmentally Safe
Supplier Code:
NW3A2
Snowys Code:
125311
Reviews
(9)
4.49
Q&A's (13)
Oztent Bunker1 answer
I have a 5yo Oztent Bunker with the polycotton fly. The coating on the inside of the fly seems in reasonable condition and the seam seals are still ok. It is however sweating even drizzle and light rain through the fly. Is Nikwax the product to use here or would the Oztrail Aquaproof product be more suitable since the fly is a blend of synthetic and cotton materials?
Ollie - Woronora Heights, NSW (1 month ago)
G'day Ollie,
Have you eliminated condensation as the issue? It's unusal for material to leak if the waterproof layer is visually intact, along with the seam sealing. At any rate, this Tent & Gear Solar Proof would be the recommended treatment for this type of situation, the Aquaproof is designed for heavier duty canvas or poly cotton canvas style materials.
Lauren - Snowys(1 month ago)
Darche Tent1 answer
Hi, is this suitable for a Darche Airvolution tent?
Stephen - Canberra, ACT (8 months ago)
G'day Stephen,
Its not, no. The Nikwax product is for synthetic gortex style fabrics. The best option for canvas tents & shelters is the Oztrail Aqua Proof, so that would be the go for your Darche AirVolution
Lauren - Snowys(8 months ago)
Different picture to as listed on the Nikwax website, are they the same?1 answer
Is this product the same as listed on the Nikwax website as the pictures are different: https://nikwax.com.au/product/tent-gear-solarproof-spray-on/
Ben - Maitland, NSW (8 months ago)
G'day Ben,
Yep! Tent & Gear SolarProof is the same product, NikWax have just had a rebranding of their labels which hasn't quite made it through to our stock yet.
Lauren - Snowys(8 months ago)
Sil nylon1 answer
Hi can I use this product on sil nylon tent material, Mac PAC macro lite ? Also have a Eureka Moon Shadow tent, old model not sure what fabric it is made from maybe nylon?
Maryanne - Sunshine Bay, NSW (1 year ago)
G'day Maryanne,
Yes you can use this on sil nylon, it will work on most synthetic materials that have a DWR coating, and the spray will work to revive the existing coating.
Kaya - Snowys(1 year ago)
Is this suitable for polyester?1 answer
Hi, is this suitable for the polyester on a Coleman Instant Swagger 3P?
Brock - Orange, NSW(1 year ago)
G'day Brock,
Yeah, sure! It's suitable to revamp the DWR treatment on any synthetic tent fly.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
RV Tent1 answer
Hi, I just got a polyester RV tailgate tent that is only water resistant. Would this help make it better in rain? Or do you have something else? Cheers
Tanya - Forster, NSW(1 year ago)
G'day Tanya,
Unfortunately there's no real way to make a nonwaterproof tent waterproof, as the waterproofing factors need to be worked in at the manufacturing stage, often for the fabric itself. Whilst there are some waterproofing treatments around, these are designed to revitalise or repair existing waterproofing, and cannot actually make something waterproof where it wasn't beforehand.
I'd say your only real option here to ensure you have a waterproof camping experience would be to look at a fully waterproof tarp option to string up over your RV tent, creating an extra cover or fly-like set up.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Nikwax application1 answer
Is the product suitable for OZTrail 3 man tent flysheet. It is synthetic with silver inner lining. Water now permeates through it.
Greg - Armidale, NSW(3 years ago)
G'day Greg,
Yes, you could use this to improve the waterproofing of your Oztrail tent.
Leece - Snowys(3 years ago)
big agnus copper spur tent1 answer
hi there is this okay for Big Agnus Copper spur tent
bea - brisbane(4 years ago)
G'day Bea,
Yes, this should be fine to use on your Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent. It's designed for use with synthetic waterproof fabrics, which your tent fly should be.
Leece - Snowys(4 years ago)
Caravan cover1 answer
Would this product be OK for a polypropylene caravan cover
Des - Mitchelton Qld(5 years ago)
G'day Des,
The Tent & Gear Solar Proof is designed for use on synthetic waterproof fabrics, so if your caravan cover was originally waterproof then theoretically it should be ok.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Is this product suitable for use on Oztents1 answer
Is this product suitable for use on Oztents
Wayne - Warners Bay NSW(5 years ago)
G'day Wayne,
Tent & Gear Proof is designed to add water repellency to synthetic waterproof fabrics, so, unfortunately, it won't suit your canvas Oztent.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
150 ml refill pouch1 answer
Can you order in the 150 ml concentrate refill pouch of solarproof?
Steven - Mildura(6 years ago)
G'day Steven,
I've looked at our supplier's price list and we can get the Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarproof in the small 150ml sachets. Shoot us an email at service@snowys.com.au if you're keen for us to track some down for you.
Tim - Snowys(6 years ago)
2.5L bottle supply1 answer
Are you able to order in the 2.5L bottle of solarproof?
Steven - Mildura(6 years ago)
G'day Steven,
Looking at our supplier's price list it would appear we can only get the Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarproof in the 500ml bottles or 150ml sachets.
Tim - Snowys(6 years ago)
Coverage??1 answer
Approximately what area could be covered by 500mls
Heather - Cleveland(6 years ago)
G'day Heather,
I've done a bit of reading and Nikwax says that 50ml will cover 1 square meter, so a 500ml bottle of Nikwax Tent and Gear Proof should be enough to cover 10 square meters.