Hi. I just want to share my experience please. I made my own wax (it is so much cheaper than buying ready made wax). I used 1 part bees wax, 1 part parafin wax, 1 part boiled linseed oil and 1 part gum tree turpentine (smells really nice!). It makes a pasty wax (no need to remelt) which is really easy to apply with a cloth or brush. I then used a hair drier to 'melt' the wax into the cloth. It is really easy to do. I have just waxed my Belstaff jacket and start to finish took about an hour. It has come really well and looks almost new.
Good tip on spraying the jacket with water first . Will do this when I rewax my jackets in future as it was a tip from belstaff 👍 . Greetings from Portsmouth England 🏴
I have a 20+ year old long oilskin coat that I ride horses in. It doesn't look too bad considering its age but definitely I'd like to try this. I'd really like to clean the lining. It's red tartan brushed cotton. If I can't wash the coat what can I do with the lining? ps from Australia
Dont know why people say its ruined forever if you use a washing machine. i tested this myself on a very smelly wax bedale. it was either try clean it or throw it away. i washed it and stripped it completely. bought wax and rewaxed it. looks better and smells better than when i had it given.. The myths of it seeping through to the lining is untrue. Maybe its how you apply and how much you apply. Anyway i am happy i have a vintage bedale that smells and looks good. The first wash i tried was a cold wash and it just looked horrid. the second wash was a 60 cotton and it took all the wax off.
Excellent video thanks. I did the Dragon Rally last Weekend in Wales in a set Belstaffs I bought off the internet. I got soaked but, thanks to your video, I have a plan. Cheers Dean aka MonkeyDixAdventures
Great video and very informative; thanks for this. I have a Millerain wax motorcycle jacket that needs re-waxing and will follow this video, but some people suggest that once a jacket is waxed a hairdryer should be used to lightly heat the jacket so that the wax absorbs better into the jacket, and then use a cloth to remove any excess wax. Would you advise this? Many thanks
Pork William ...yes I always put a hairdryer over my belstaff jackets when I first done it an then leave to hang for about 24 hrs an do it again just to make sure the wax is soaked in .
i dont understand how spraying your coat with water then wax. surely water is trapped in a layer and can not dry? wont this rot and cause your coat to smell?
Hi. Was it put away wet at some point? That is usually what does it. What you need to do is wash it down with washing up liquid and water. Just by using a sponge on the outside. Then spray it with fresh water. Now dry it out really really well. In the full sun or Infront of the fire so it is absolutely bone dry. Then wax it again. When you store it make sure it is properly dry. The mould spores live in the fabric and will come back if it is left damp at any point. I hope that helps!
Hi there, thanks for your fantastic video. I have a belstaff brooklands jacket…..fantastic for my triumph! However I also have a cheaper ‘wax cotton’ jacket from Oxford (heritage). It’s not nearly as ‘waxy’ as the belstaff - my question is……would it benefit from ‘re waxing’ as per your video? Many thanks and greetings from Belfast.
This is helpful as I am new to wax jackets. I picked up a Belstaff moto jacket and would like to properly care for it. My question is this, what establishes the frequency for re-waxing? Does rain exposure over time cause it? Or just time itself? I only get a few months of rain a year where I live so maybe won’t need to wax as often? I’m keeping this jacket for interstate/longer rides where I’ll need it most.
Good question and my answer is yes 😃 both exposure and time mean that they need to be waxed again. In places like Scotland where we get a LOT of rain it is needed more often but even in dry conditions it will need to be done to keep its windproof properties. For you I would imagine once a year would be plenty.
Does anyone know if this stiffens the coat some? My Belstaff collar "lapel area" has gotten really weak and just sorta hangs open and down.. but new it was much more upright. I don't mind some sag but it looks kinda bad.
Hi Derek, well it depends on how much wax it needs. The longer it has been without being waxed the more it will take. You need to keep adding until it gets it's shine back. The older the jacket gets the more wax it seems to absorb. I would say very approximately 1/3 of a jar. I hope that helps.
This video is very informative. The issue with this video is your choice of camera person. When capturing a training video always mount the camera. A moving camera quickly becomes extremely annoying, as the camera moves where is your audience supposed to focus their attention?
Another thing you can do to clean the jacket is put it in pure cold water, and move it around a bit, to release the dirt. You should see the water go dirty if the jacket is very dirty, and then just repeat that process until the water is clear. That should remove much of the dirt, and then of course you can brush it down further, if needed. Then let it dry in a warm room.
What is the difference between Barbour and Bersiaf waxes, can anyone explain why Belstaff wants 30 pounds for 200 milligrams and Barbour wants 20 pounds for 200 milligrams, and why is Belstaff wax better?
Hi. I just want to share my experience please. I made my own wax (it is so much cheaper than buying ready made wax). I used 1 part bees wax, 1 part parafin wax, 1 part boiled linseed oil and 1 part gum tree turpentine (smells really nice!). It makes a pasty wax (no need to remelt) which is really easy to apply with a cloth or brush. I then used a hair drier to 'melt' the wax into the cloth. It is really easy to do. I have just waxed my Belstaff jacket and start to finish took about an hour. It has come really well and looks almost new.
Good tip on spraying the jacket with water first . Will do this when I rewax my jackets in future as it was a tip from belstaff 👍 . Greetings from Portsmouth England 🏴
Thank you
I have a 20+ year old long oilskin coat that I ride horses in. It doesn't look too bad considering its age but definitely I'd like to try this. I'd really like to clean the lining. It's red tartan brushed cotton. If I can't wash the coat what can I do with the lining? ps from Australia
Dont know why people say its ruined forever if you use a washing machine. i tested this myself on a very smelly wax bedale. it was either try clean it or throw it away. i washed it and stripped it completely. bought wax and rewaxed it. looks better and smells better than when i had it given.. The myths of it seeping through to the lining is untrue. Maybe its how you apply and how much you apply. Anyway i am happy i have a vintage bedale that smells and looks good. The first wash i tried was a cold wash and it just looked horrid. the second wash was a 60 cotton and it took all the wax off.
Add John Partridge to the list of great wax jacket manufacturers. Made solely in the UK.
Thank you. I am not familiar with that make but I will check them out. I always like to use and promote genuine British made products.
Excellent video thanks. I did the Dragon Rally last Weekend in Wales in a set Belstaffs I bought off the internet. I got soaked but, thanks to your video, I have a plan. Cheers Dean aka MonkeyDixAdventures
Brilliant!! It would be good to see a before and after photo!
Great video and very informative; thanks for this.
I have a Millerain wax motorcycle jacket that needs re-waxing and will follow this video, but some people suggest that once a jacket is waxed a hairdryer should be used to lightly heat the jacket so that the wax absorbs better into the jacket, and then use a cloth to remove any excess wax. Would you advise this? Many thanks
Pork William ...yes I always put a hairdryer over my belstaff jackets when I first done it an then leave to hang for about 24 hrs an do it again just to make sure the wax is soaked in .
@@winstonchurchhill3264 thank you so much for the advice. Much appreciated...
That is a good idea, I had not thought of a hair dryer but it definitely works better when it is worm so I imagine that would be great.
i dont understand how spraying your coat with water then wax. surely water is trapped in a layer and can not dry? wont this rot and cause your coat to smell?
No not at all it still fully dries out. Wax jackets are breathable so dry fast.
Can I ask Jaydee leather come from who?
In Canada you want an Australian Outback brand jacket, they are made in Canada.
What about if you spray silicon on the jacket instead of using wax?
I have never tried but it would be a good experiment. I might try it on a cheaper jacket
Hi anyone I’m from Australian and have a problem is my belstaffe jacket go Go mouldy what can I do? Thanks
Hi. Was it put away wet at some point? That is usually what does it. What you need to do is wash it down with washing up liquid and water. Just by using a sponge on the outside. Then spray it with fresh water. Now dry it out really really well. In the full sun or Infront of the fire so it is absolutely bone dry. Then wax it again. When you store it make sure it is properly dry. The mould spores live in the fabric and will come back if it is left damp at any point. I hope that helps!
Would this be safe or okay to do to an older leather jacket that never had a waxed finish? First clean, then condition, then wax the leather?
You would be best to use a leather dubbin like this one. amzn.to/3tc7jKc it wíll work the same but also sink into leather.
Thanks
Hi there, thanks for your fantastic video.
I have a belstaff brooklands jacket…..fantastic for my triumph!
However I also have a cheaper ‘wax cotton’ jacket from Oxford (heritage). It’s not nearly as ‘waxy’ as the belstaff - my question is……would it benefit from ‘re waxing’ as per your video?
Many thanks and greetings from Belfast.
This is helpful as I am new to wax jackets. I picked up a Belstaff moto jacket and would like to properly care for it.
My question is this, what establishes the frequency for re-waxing? Does rain exposure over time cause it? Or just time itself? I only get a few months of rain a year where I live so maybe won’t need to wax as often? I’m keeping this jacket for interstate/longer rides where I’ll need it most.
Good question and my answer is yes 😃 both exposure and time mean that they need to be waxed again. In places like Scotland where we get a LOT of rain it is needed more often but even in dry conditions it will need to be done to keep its windproof properties. For you I would imagine once a year would be plenty.
Does anyone know if this stiffens the coat some? My Belstaff collar "lapel area" has gotten really weak and just sorta hangs open and down.. but new it was much more upright. I don't mind some sag but it looks kinda bad.
Yes it does. It will not take it back to how it was when it was new but it will put some structure back in the fabric
Can I ask how much wax do you need to re-wax a roadmaster 981 jacket.
Hi Derek, well it depends on how much wax it needs. The longer it has been without being waxed the more it will take. You need to keep adding until it gets it's shine back. The older the jacket gets the more wax it seems to absorb. I would say very approximately 1/3 of a jar. I hope that helps.
@@RossetBespokeButlers yes it does, just wondering whether I would need to buy multiple cans, regards Derek
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there might be something by John Coltrane long enough... :-)
Try the full unabridged ballad of Tam Lin - it may not be an hour.... but it certainly feels like it ;
This video is very informative. The issue with this video is your choice of camera person. When capturing a training video always mount the camera. A moving camera quickly becomes extremely annoying, as the camera moves where is your audience supposed to focus their attention?
Thank you for your feedback this was actually one of my first videos. I feel the camera work and editing have improved a lot since.
Another thing you can do to clean the jacket is put it in pure cold water, and move it around a bit, to release the dirt. You should see the water go dirty if the jacket is very dirty, and then just repeat that process until the water is clear. That should remove much of the dirt, and then of course you can brush it down further, if needed. Then let it dry in a warm room.
What is the difference between Barbour and Bersiaf waxes, can anyone explain why Belstaff wants 30 pounds for 200 milligrams and Barbour wants 20 pounds for 200 milligrams, and why is Belstaff wax better?
I prefer Belstaff wax because it absorbs easier. It is slightly softer. Both waxes do the job just fine but I think Belstaff is a bit better.
Stupidity 😢