The Pontificator Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 We used to use Armor-All on Spectra linesets to restore the "slickness". Does anyone else do this? Any other options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fool Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 MrDenny: Wash that line set in warm water with a bit of soft dish soap. Then re-coat them with a rag and some "sewers aid". You can find it in almost any sewing supply store local to you. It's silicone based and will help with rejuvenating a line set. For all others considering using ArmorAll I would not suggest this. It's becoming more well known with car enthusiasts that it attracts dust and dirt and will actually dry out plastics if it's not applied on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Morrunya Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 How sad!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mcruzzer Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'll second the use of "sewers aid". We have several flyers here in the DC area who are using that and it works well. It also doesn't pick up sand, dirt, dust etc. the way that Armor All will. Plus, if you happen to be a kite builder...you now have two uses for it! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Frodos Majik Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 When washing your line set, do you leave it on a winder and hand wash in a bucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I tried the sewers aid on my and a friends line recently, the stuff is amazing. It's really thick and coats well it turned dry rope like lines into slick as new without picking up dirt sand or grass. So far since I have put it on I have flown about 9 times with an average of at least 5 hours fly time up to 9 hours and they have not shown any signs of loss of slickness. I'm sure with the beating I give my lines I'll have to apply once a month, most will probably have longer lasting results. Excellent fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrdenny Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 OK, one more try. I just went out and got some "sewers aid". I will put it on and see. Thanks guys! I fly on the beach except when its in the water so it will be a good test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 big bri Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Sewers Aid,Mmm, Cool idea.Ive used Back To Black on my lines [car stuff]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ilh Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Why do I keep thinking of Draino and Liquid Plumber when I read "sewer's aid"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fraserx Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Why do I keep thinking of Draino and Liquid Plumber when I read "sewer's aid"? Thank God for that - I thought it was just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KiteLife Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Nope, me too. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 big bri Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 We have a quad then,,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Why do I keep thinking of Draino and Liquid Plumber when I read "sewer's aid"? Yup here too, I was ready to go the the plumbers supply looking for it I'll tell you what its good stuff about 30 hours of hard flying so far in 15+ mph winds lots of spins ext. and they are still nice and slick. BTW I did it to 50ft lines anyone who has flown that length knows what a beating they take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fraserx Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I haven't ANY of this stuff, being so new, but, given Jim's comments above, I'm wondering if this is something that should be done as a matter of course with every brand new lineset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrdenny Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I would have looked in plumbers supply if I hadn't done a google search. I got it yesterday and did 2 line sets today. We shall see..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I haven't ANY of this stuff, being so new, but, given Jim's comments above, I'm wondering if this is something that should be done as a matter of course with every brand new lineset. Now that I have used it I'm more likely to start sooner as in when you can feel the lines start to become coarse, the set I did were so bad 5 spins and you started loosing control. now bear in mind I fly pretty much everyday for 4 hours minimum up to yes 12 hours sometimes on weekends lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fraserx Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Now that I have used it I'm more likely to start sooner as in when you can feel the lines start to become coarse, the set I did were so bad 5 spins and you started loosing control. now bear in mind I fly pretty much everyday for 4 hours minimum up to yes 12 hours sometimes on weekends lol. All that practice and you can't even do five spins without losing control.... Pah - you're rubbish, you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 All that practice and you can't even do five spins without losing control.... Pah - you're rubbish, you are! LOL punk, it was from the lines being dry and binding watch you'll see eventually. and I said started !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Baloo Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Now now children, play nicely or I will have to take you toys away. Then I can play with them. HAAAAAAARRRRRR HAAAAARRRRR HAAAAAAAAARRRRR. (Please note the har har har bits need to be pronounced like manic Pirate laughter to get the right effect.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Now now children, play nicely or I will have to take you toys away.Then I can play with them. HAAAAAAARRRRRR HAAAAARRRRR HAAAAAAAAARRRRR. (Please note the har har har bits need to be pronounced like manic Pirate laughter to get the right effect.) LOL ah yes another cheeky bollok buster, Gotta love it. (locks toys in safe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CLTKiter Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Guess I'll need to head out to my local plumber's supply. My sewer needs an aid!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fraserx Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Na, it's not a sewer - it's just Jim chattering...... Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Just to bring back an old subject, lines are still doing great this stuff isn't going to bring world peace but it will lengthen you line life some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrdenny Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I agree, so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CLTKiter Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I picked up a bottle at my local fabric store. I won't get a chance to work on the lines for a week or so, but I'm ready now. It appears that you just put a drop on the line and then work it into the fabric and work it down the line. Sounds like a pretty long process. Do I get it right? Thanks, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrdenny Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I just soaked down a small corner of cloth and went the length of the line kind of rubbing back and forth at a slow walk one line at a time reapplying the aid between each line (80’). Then repeated it going the other direction. It seemed to be enough. Darn stuff doesn’t come with kite line direction. I'm open for better ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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