Waterproofing old Karrimor Panniers

[GeekDadZoid]

On my Union I have a stunning pair of red Karrimor Panniers, however they are a bit less waterproof than I would like. I understand they will never be 100% but would like to improve it.

They are made from KS-100e so my plan was to coat them with some Fabsil Universal Protector, is there a good reason not to do this?

Has anyone done something similar.

 

[Drago]

Paint them with bitumen.

 

[Profpointy]

Paint them with bitumen.

Nah, that's for repairing rust holed MOT failure cars using laminated newspapers

 

[roley poley]

packing your stuff in a poly bag before you put it in the pannier always helps

 

[MichaelW2]

I would ask Nikwax.

 

[Baldy]

Fabsil wouldn't harm them but whatever you use put your stuff in a drybag first them put that inside your panniers.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Ks100e rucksacks have a lifetime guarantee. I’m sure it’s the same for the panniers. I’d get onto whoever has bought out Karrimor, and make a warranty claim.

 

[andrew_s]

Most of the leakage will be through the seams, rather than through the fabric (they were fairly leaky even when new).
There are various brands of seam sealant available.

 

[classic33]

Ks100e rucksacks have a lifetime guarantee. I’m sure it’s the same for the panniers. I’d get onto whoever has bought out Karrimor, and make a warranty claim.

Sports Direct.

 

[GeekDadZoid]

Thanks, I did stick important stuff in a dry bag but I just want to make it as waterproof as possible as sometimes I end up getting stuff I had not planned on.

Good idea on the seams @andrew_s I have some seam sealant I use on my tent to will give that a whirl too.

@Ming the Merciless I would like to see the face of the staff if I waltz in with it, however I know how poorly Mr Ashley treats them so I would not want to add to their misery, although might be worth a cheeky tweet.

 

[classic33]

Thanks, I did stick important stuff in a dry bag but I just want to make it as waterproof as possible as sometimes I end up getting stuff I had not planned on.

Good idea on the seams @andrew_s I have some seam sealant I use on my tent to will give that a whirl too.

@Ming the Merciless I would like to see the face of the staff if I waltz in with it, however I know how poorly Mr Ashley treats them so I would not want to add to their misery, although might be worth a cheeky tweet.

If you bought them before Sports Direct bought the name, they'll not honour the guarantee of previous owners.

 

[GeekDadZoid]

If you bought them before Sports Direct bought the name, they'll not honour the guarantee of previous owners.

I only bought them last week. However I suspect the previous owner bought them about 40 years ago. I am really happy with them really.

 

[classic33]

I only bought them last week. However I suspect the previous owner bought them about 40 years ago. I am really happy with them really.

I meant the previous owners of Karrimor, and any guarantees they gave.

 

[GeekDadZoid]

Well I have done it, see if it rains on them now.

After inspecting the seams there is absolutely no taping of them so I can imagine that's the culprit.

 

[classic33]

Well I have done it, see if it rains on them now.

After inspecting the seams there is absolutely no taping of them so I can imagine that's the culprit.

What did you use?