Hey Man, you shouldn't complain... they saved our ass on WW2, remember?

dusta said...

average Joe said...

Hey Man, you shouldn't complain... they saved our ass on WW2, remember?

and they are doing such a good job saving the florida coastline atm as well

Perhaps that's why the product is missing. They're using their entire stock to degrease the pelicans.

I sent an email to Kitegearbox.com on Saturday but have had no reply...

Perhaps they haven't got the message.. It might be time to up the ante [}:)]

ESCALATE

au_rick said...

tatkins said...

http://www.kitegearboxx.com/home/36-products-a-decals/25-kitelife-products/50-kitelife

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Got an MSDS for this stuff so we can see what's in it ??

Great call rick - and to translate what does it say the ingredients are on the packaging...

How did you go V. Did you get the full package?

So V is there a noticeable difference in the lines like you get when you wax them?
Also I have read that kite protectants can make repairing with tape more difficult.
Maybe you could also see how it affects the tape sticking to ripstop.
I will also be testing some soon but like you I am cautious.

Hi Turtlehunter..

You are correct regarding the lines, it feels like they've been waxed. It does indeed feel that the lines have just been placed on the bar while on the other bar (not treated) the lines feel dry. At this stage I am happy that the lines look better but I will take the treated bar on the wather this weekend to see what they feel like using and after salt exposure and drying - there are advantages on having 2 bars exactly the same.

In regards to kite material .. I've cut 2 large pieces and I will treat one tonight and then placve them both outside in the driveway to expose them the elements. A bit of rain and sun should show differences within the week.. one hopes.

I am quite happy doing this as everone needs a project

V

GalahOnTheBay said...

au_rick said...

tatkins said...

http://www.kitegearboxx.com/home/36-products-a-decals/25-kitelife-products/50-kitelife

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Got an MSDS for this stuff so we can see what's in it ??

Great call rick - and to translate what does it say the ingredients are on the packaging...

In the UK we call MSDS COSHH (& why would i have a MSDS?)
I think in the USA they are called OSHA

Supersane said...

i'd trial it on your trailer first... just in case

Good thinking Batman (aka Supersane).. have done just that. 50% treated, 50% normal. Trailer stays outside, rain, dust, sun... we'll soon see the difference.

Before shot

Right side treated with Kitelife protect, after washed with GearWash.. exactly as per instructions

Another angle

This is where it lives, not under cover, semi under a tree (funny) but gets rain, sun, etc.



Let's see what happens in 2 weeks, 4, etc..

toddws said...

Hey V
How are the lines after a dunking??

Funny you mention that.. I was just thinking about the post...

The lines actually behaved quite well and after 1 day in the water, and consequent drying... they look just as when I treated them, slightly viscouse (however you spell it). It means they feel wet but they're not, it's like they have a bit of wax on them.

The other lines look dry and frayed, these ones look newer - and they're not.

So.. so far so good, the result is ok. But we will have to wait for long term exposure. The only reservation I have is like these creams they advertise for girls 'younger looking skin'.. what happens when you stop using it? does it go super dry and brittle??

Wait and see.. for now - Kitelife 1, lines 0

V

Quick update...

It's been 3 weeks since I treated one side of trailer - see photos.

Result - the side I treated has resisted the dust a little, eg: the rain and dusk cake and stick much more to the untreated side. The result is not super obvious or I would be posting photos, but there is a difference. The trated fabric looks in fact newer, the black and the blue look more intense, as if they hadn't been exposed to the elements fo the same time as the other side. The fabric seems more maleable and flexible agains the dry and dust encrusted untreated side - but the result is still minimal, for now.

I think it is too soon to aprove 100% of the product but I have to say that so far it seems to have done what is promises. Regarding long term exposure - too soon to say.

The lines behave as they were newer than the untreated bar so,

Kitelife 1 - lines 0
Kitelife 1 - fabric 0

I will post another update in a month or so. If the result remains consistent I may protect my 2008 7M and see how it behaves in the air.

V