For over one hundred years, Barbour coats have kept adults and children well protected from the elements. Barbour coats can easily last an entire lifetime if the owner takes care of it and knows how to clean a Barbour coat. The following provides a step-by-step look at cleaning a Barbour wax coat no matter if it’s a typical Barbour coat or a vintage Barbour coat.
After making certain that the coat is room temperature, brush off any dirt. Then, use a sponge and cold water to carefully wipe down the coats outside. Regardless of what may be on the coat, never use hot water or any soap on the coat. Barbour coats cannot be dry cleaned. Also, Barbour coats should never be put in the washing machine. This will cause the wax to come off, and it cannot be waxed again, making it pretty useless.
At some point in time, the coat will need to be rewaxed. How often one wears a Barbour waxed jacket and the conditions it is exposed to will determine how often one should rewax it. However, the process is rather easy.
Before getting started, there are a few items needed. Barbour Wax Thornproof Dressing is the hidden secret to making a Barbour coat last forever. Additional supplies needed include a sponge/old cloth, cold water, and a hairdryer. To prepare the wax, have a container of warm water available.
Before getting started, there are a few items needed. Barbour Wax Thornproof Dressing is the hidden secret to making a Barbour coat last forever. Additional supplies needed include a sponge/old cloth, cold water, and a hairdryer. To prepare the wax, have a container of warm water available.
After removing the lid from the tin of Barbour Wax Thornproof Dressing, sit the tin in a container of water. Do not sit the tin in the water until the lid has been removed. The water should be warm enough to soften the wax. It usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes for the wax to melt into a liquid consistency.
While the wax is softening, this is a good time to brush off any dirt and wipe the coat down with cold water.
While the wax is softening, this is a good time to brush off any dirt and wipe the coat down with cold water.
Using a sponge or old cloth, carefully work the melted wax into the coat. Be sure to pay extra attention to all creases, dry patches, and seams. Keep the wax in the warm water during this time to stop it from hardening again. Gently wipe off any excess with the cloth or sponge. Pay careful attention to make certain the wax does not come in contact with the coat’s interior, pocket’s interior, or corduroy collar.
To make certain the coat has an extra smooth finish, Barbour recommends using a hair dryer on a low setting to help the wax spread evenly on the coat. After the coat is completely dry, it is safe to wear it again.
Using the guidelines above, cleaning a Barbour coat should be easy, allowing the owner to wear it for decades to come. eBay has all the materials necessary to clean a Barbour coat. From waxes to brushes, these items are readily available to ship and make the shopping process smoother as anyone can research each material from home. One can also find other products to help clean a vintage Barbour coat using the eBay search bar as suggestions will appear.
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