Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarproof Spray-On Tent Waterproofer

I would ignore the negative reviews as they seem to have misunderstood what this product is and what it's used for. If your tent is currently leaking this will not help and has the possibility of making it worse.This product is used to add an outer protective coating that isn't waterproof but is water repellant. This will cause your tents fabric to start beading water so it runs off easier. Much like when having your car interior or home sofa protected with something like Scotchgard, the water will sit on top of the fabric rather than soaking straight into it.A water repellant is no good if your tent is leaking. Your tent can leak for 2 reasons:1. (most common) Water coming through the seams of the tent. This is because they are not tightly woven like the main canopy is and over time the waterproof layer on the underside of them fails/cracks. If this is your case then you can buy a seam repair kit to solve this issue. Even the best tents have this problem over time.2. Water is coming through your main canopy. This is due to the polyurethane coating that's applied to the inside of your nylon canopy wearing away or cracking. Again you will need a specialist repair product for that.This product MIGHT help in the fact it could bead the water away from the damaged areas but it also MIGHT make it much worse if the water beads onto the damaged areas. Either way, if your tent is currently leaking this isn't the product for you.

Works well for rainproofing however you will likely use a full container for one application. Don't use in wind or you'll use even more!

Phenomenally quick delivery jn under 24hrs. Good size. Making great value & easy to apply- great job all round

Follow instructions carefully for use. Reproofed an awning with this and it worked perfectly. Awning was made damp and product applied all over with soft broom then air dried. Great protection, good value for money. Doesn't smell bad either.

This stuff works on canvas, waterproof coat materials that are no longer waterproof. It works on converse type shoes, some types of mesh trainers. My German army coat is completely waterproof with this stuff as are my Craghoppers trousers, as are my wife and daughters Converse trainers and RocketDogs.. On something like Trousers it lasts a shorter time because of so much movement and friction. You do find on some clothes you notice that friction and flexing areas will need proofing more regularly. I do shoulder areas a few times because i want the best protection if it's torrential.There is a slight smell, almost vingegary, that wears off. I've never found any other waterproofer that works as well as Nikwax and have put loads of other people onto it too.Some things you spray it direct, some you soak in a tub, practice makes perfect.

Not for woven nylon tarps but good for other more tightly meshed material

Purchased to re waterproof a tent. It rained A LOT whilst camping and tent didn’t leak so I’d say it did its job well. Easy to apply also

Brought to use on tent which was leaking.After coating with this product the proof in the pudding after raining shows tent still leaking.Some seem to have had suuccess with it but i certainly haven't .