Grease stains

[johnnyg82]

How do you guys redo the dwr, spray on or wash in for shells?

[Lightning1911]

I just wanted to post some thanks to those that recommended goo gone. I had some grease on an Arcteryx shell that I was able to remove with goo gone.

I used a toothbrush and then let it sit for about an hour before running it through the wash (no soap - just to rinse it).

After that, I washed it again with Grangers tech wash and redid the DWR and dried it. Grease it completely gone.

I'm glad I saw this thread. My Arc'teryx shell has some slight stains on the front from me brushing against my dirty truck while putting skis up in the box. I've been looking for a good way to clean it.

Thanks!

[2FUNKY]

How do you guys redo the dwr, spray on or wash in for shells?

Spray.

[XXX-er]

well 1st of all the right people don't wear white after labor day so you shouldn't either

wash the piece how ever you can to get the grease out, I use powdered detergent which has always worked, never tried dry cleaner, I like spray-on dwr

[2FUNKY]

I just wanted to post some thanks to those that recommended goo gone. I had some grease on an Arcteryx shell that I was able to remove with goo gone.

I used a toothbrush and then let it sit for about an hour before running it through the wash (no soap - just to rinse it).

After that, I washed it again with Grangers tech wash and redid the DWR and dried it. Grease it completely gone.

Welcome.

[spanky]

How do you guys redo the dwr, spray on or wash in for shells?

I used the Grangers spray. I sprayed it on when the shell was wet and then put it in the dryer. This video is pretty good...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I4N6ZuKTZ_c

[Lightning1911]

From Arc'teryx website:

To remove gum or sap from a garment, first freeze the substance with some ice, then use a dull butter knife to scrape off as much as you can. Soak the garment in a water/white vinegar solution, and then either wash it in warm water with mild powder laundry detergent or with a cleaner specifically designed for cleaning synthetic garments, such as Grangers® Performance Wash, Fibertec Pro Wash or ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner.
For really stubborn stains, brush with a soft bristle brush, like an old toothbrush, using Grangers® Performance Wash, Fibertec Pro Wash or ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner diluted with 3 parts water.
To remove grease from a GORE-TEX® garment, you should dampen the stain and then rub the stained area with Grangers® Performance Wash, Fibertec Pro Wash or ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner diluted with 3 parts water (dishwashing detergent can also be used with fair results). You can then clean the jacket in warm water, again using the Grangers® Performance Wash, Fibertec Pro Wash or ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner (see above: "How do I wash my GORE-TEX® jacket?").
If the stain persists, you can use Grangers® Performance Wash, Fibertec Pro Wash or ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner or sponge it with a safe cleaning fluid which can be found at a grocery store.

If cleaning fluid is used, the DWR will need to be reapplied.

[RustyGroomer]

Listen to anyone who skis Magic. There's a couple in here that know what real grease is all about. You'd think i worked @ Jiffy Lube if you saw my stuff. So yes, i now went black.

[Lightning1911]

Listen to anyone who skis Magic. There's a couple in here that know what real grease is all about. You'd think i worked @ Jiffy Lube if you saw my stuff. So yes, i now went black.

I save my black gear for formal ski days.

[babybear]

I always seem to end up with grease spots from the ski lift drips too

That garage cleaner called "Fast orange" with a little nail brush to really scrub it has generally worked for me

And like, I'm a girl so I also must be a laundry genius

[AK47bp]

I used the Grangers spray. I sprayed it on when the shell was wet and then put it in the dryer. This video is pretty good...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I4N6ZuKTZ_c

Exactly what I was looking for.