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what detergent to you guys use to wash your kites?

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flemboyant
flemboyant
VIC
375 posts
flemboyant flemboyant
VIC, 375 posts
14 May 2016 5:28pm
i have noticed my 6m comes up great in a commercial sized front loader (cool wash ofcourse) with a little OMO. Whats everyone else using?
Smithy
Smithy
VIC
859 posts
Smithy Smithy
VIC, 859 posts
14 May 2016 5:46pm
Lol... I want what you're drinking...
kemp90
kemp90
QLD
1694 posts
kemp90 kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
14 May 2016 5:47pm
None. each time you wet your kite, it deteriorates, especially in fresh water. If your going to wash your kite, rinse it in the ocean!
gcdave
gcdave
534 posts
gcdave gcdave
534 posts
14 May 2016 3:52pm
Warm load with the undies only

Comes out crispy every time
kungfupete
kungfupete
VIC
149 posts
kungfupete kungfupete
VIC, 149 posts
14 May 2016 5:52pm
I find a front load of Omo a bit rich. I like toploaders with some home made soap and cuddly softener.
toppleover
toppleover
QLD
2070 posts
toppleover toppleover
QLD, 2070 posts
14 May 2016 6:01pm
OMO.....Just threw it in the dryer, keeping it on delicate setting - don't want any shrinkage.
strydz
strydz
QLD
136 posts
strydz strydz
QLD, 136 posts
14 May 2016 6:44pm
50/50 mix turps/thinners brings out the colours real nice.
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2897 posts
RAL INN RAL INN
SA, 2897 posts
14 May 2016 6:25pm
Acetone/MEK/Toluene
30/40/30
Soak overnight
lotofwind
lotofwind
NSW
6451 posts
lotofwind lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
14 May 2016 6:55pm
Just make sure after you wash it you give it a good iron to keep it crisp and wrinkle free.
THE DONG
THE DONG
VIC
518 posts
THE DONG THE DONG
VIC, 518 posts
14 May 2016 7:12pm
I spray 2 bucks of wax at the local self car wash every 2 weeks. Never gets dirty
waveslave
waveslave
WA
4263 posts
waveslave waveslave
WA, 4263 posts
14 May 2016 5:16pm
I use SURF
strydz
strydz
QLD
136 posts
strydz strydz
QLD, 136 posts
14 May 2016 7:17pm
Always apply plenty of lube once dry to help with friction free movement
Hardcarve1
Hardcarve1
QLD
550 posts
Hardcarve1 Hardcarve1
QLD, 550 posts
14 May 2016 7:23pm
High temperature and speed on the dryer after the wash gives that new kite crispy feel.
westhammer
westhammer
WA
507 posts
westhammer westhammer
WA, 507 posts
14 May 2016 5:41pm
Fairy washing liquid,and its soft and gentle on your hands to.
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
14 May 2016 7:00pm
Every now and then I kite in the rain and god washes my kite for me. That is of course if you believe in an imaginary friend in the sky.
Chris_M
Chris_M
2132 posts
Chris_M Chris_M
2132 posts
14 May 2016 7:05pm
Janola
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
14 May 2016 7:36pm
Mild detergents don't harm the ozone
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
14 May 2016 8:10pm
When washing slingshot kites
Check the RPM
Smithy
Smithy
VIC
859 posts
Smithy Smithy
VIC, 859 posts
14 May 2016 10:15pm
I put my 10m in the dryer once.... Now it's a 7m...
stamp
stamp
QLD
2797 posts
stamp stamp
QLD, 2797 posts
14 May 2016 10:35pm
I find the warts method is the best - use a top loader and make sure to top deck that sucker
eezeegowin
eezeegowin
WA
175 posts
eezeegowin eezeegowin
WA, 175 posts
14 May 2016 9:23pm
I frequently crash my kite, so washing it is no worries.
Drying it is more a problem.

I can get my 9m in the dryer but my 12 wont fit.

Any suggestions here??
polykarb
polykarb
VIC
284 posts
polykarb polykarb
VIC, 284 posts
14 May 2016 11:37pm
Sooooo expensive at dry cleaners... Especially the big sizes.

If you turn inside out every other session you can use twice as long between cleans..

I've also found using hair spray really helps for beading the water...


wingman
wingman
VIC
126 posts
wingman wingman
VIC, 126 posts
14 May 2016 11:47pm
polykarb said..
Sooooo expensive at dry cleaners... Especially the big sizes.

If you turn inside out every other session you can use twice as long between cleans..

I've also found using hair spray really helps for beading the water...




I chuck my bar and lines in the washer as well as my kite add some softener as well feels so soft
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
14 May 2016 10:07pm
Straight kiters use


Gay kiters use




kernal
kernal
WA
541 posts
kernal kernal
WA, 541 posts
15 May 2016 6:05am
My 10m pulled like an 8m after a 30min warm cycle in the dryer. I think the bonds in the thread constrict due to the heat and it pulls all of the kite in a bit. It still looked the same but it had that shrinky dink sheen to it afterwards.
jackforbes
jackforbes
WA
530 posts
jackforbes jackforbes
WA, 530 posts
15 May 2016 10:06am
Plummet said...
Every now and then I kite in the rain and god washes my kite for me. That is of course if you believe in an imaginary friend in the sky.


I'm pretty sure rain is a real thing Plummet.
Loftywinds
Loftywinds
QLD
2060 posts
Loftywinds Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
15 May 2016 3:17pm
Why are we all wasting our time responding to this stupid thread?!

Rinse your kite and allow to dry, once in a while!!

END OF STORY
toppleover
toppleover
QLD
2070 posts
toppleover toppleover
QLD, 2070 posts
15 May 2016 4:30pm
I've been experimenting with cold water, anyone using hot & can give me any tips on what or what not to do ?
japie
japie
NSW
7146 posts
japie japie
NSW, 7146 posts
15 May 2016 4:49pm
Give it a liberal application of Femfresh prior to kiting and you wont need to wash it.
Ricardo1709
Ricardo1709
NSW
1302 posts
Ricardo1709 Ricardo1709
NSW, 1302 posts
15 May 2016 7:06pm
Wash it in turps then dry it over an open fire in your lounge room
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
15 May 2016 5:29pm
jackforbes said..

Plummet said...
Every now and then I kite in the rain and god washes my kite for me. That is of course if you believe in an imaginary friend in the sky.



I'm pretty sure rain is a real thing Plummet.


I was wondering what the substance was falling out of the sky.
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