Wash the chain bags?

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bbolander
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Wash the chain bags?

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I've read that the chain bags are black with a preservative coating. Mine are pretty stiff and seem dirty, maybe a little oily.

Is it OK to wash them, or will that ruin the preservative coating?
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Re: Wash the chain bags?

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Pretty sure they are waxed canvas
You could wash but would need to rewax as hot water and soap will remove it
If you want a project you can get beeswax, melt it and brush it on the clean bags or any other canvas. Then use an old iron and iron it/melt it fully into the fabric. Let cool and bingo
There are tutorials on YouTube
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Re: Wash the chain bags?

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TechMOGogy wrote:Pretty sure they are waxed canvas
You could wash but would need to rewax as hot water and soap will remove it
If you want a project you can get beeswax, melt it and brush it on the clean bags or any other canvas. Then use an old iron and iron it/melt it fully into the fabric. Let cool and bingo
There are tutorials on YouTube
Yikes! Think I might just leave them as they are. Or, just wash them and leave it at that. Don't think we need them waterproof.
1971 Pinzgauer 710M, all stock including 245-16 Maloya tires, taken off and stored for show
BFG MT KM2 265/75R16's on Black SAV replacement rims on now
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