Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Barbour waxed jacket
- Barbour wax
- Pot of hot water - or plug in coffee mug warmer
- Hairdryer
- Sponge
- Cloth
- Newspaper
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Step 1
Wipe down the outside of the jacket using a sponge and ice cold water. Do not use warm water nor try to put it in the wash as that will permanently damage the jacket.
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Step 2
Open the top of the can of wax, and put it into a pot full of boiling water, or on the mug warmer. Do not let the water touch the wax, but simply place the can in the water in order to melt the wax inside it.
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Step 3
Dab the wax onto the jacket in small and controlled amounts using a thin piece of cloth such as a dish rag or an old T shirt. You may want to wear rubber gloves. Make sure to take care of creases, cuffs and seams on the jacket. Avoid getting wax on any part that wasn't originally waxed, such as the collar or the jacket's lining.
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Step 4
Hang your jacket on a hanger. Put newspaper underneath it. Now, blow dry heat all over the jacket. This will melt away the excess wax and give the jacket an all-new sheen. The newspaper will catch the excess wax and keep it from making too much of a mess. Leave it for a day to let it set.
