cleaning condura?
03-13-07, 12:00 AM
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cleaning condura?
so somehow, i managed to get a nice grease stain right in the middle of the pennsylvania on my new r.e.load (reference the custom mess bag thread for pictures).
the stain isn't too big, but i'm wondering how do i get it out?
i poured some water on it, and just rubbing with my fingers made it fade. is there any other trick to this?
needless to say i'm real mad the first big stain on my new bag is right in the middle. i mean i get my stuff to be used, so it's not like i'm gonna flip out if it doesn't come clean, i just like looking fresh.
the stain isn't too big, but i'm wondering how do i get it out?
i poured some water on it, and just rubbing with my fingers made it fade. is there any other trick to this?
needless to say i'm real mad the first big stain on my new bag is right in the middle. i mean i get my stuff to be used, so it's not like i'm gonna flip out if it doesn't come clean, i just like looking fresh.
03-13-07, 05:13 AM
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Sometimes grease/glue can be easily removed with lighter fuel.
This is my favourite solution to a lot of things at the moment such as getting champ grips off.
This is my favourite solution to a lot of things at the moment such as getting champ grips off.
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Dish detergent breaks down grease and is cheap and usually on hand. Scrub w/ a toothbrush. If that doesn't work move on to the goo gone or something similar.
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Originally Posted by riderx
Dish detergent breaks down grease and is cheap and usually on hand. Scrub w/ a toothbrush. If that doesn't work move on to the goo gone or something similar.
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aren't messenger bags supposed to be cooler when they are filthy? Thats how all the messengers have them...
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Cordura and messenger bags are machine washable. Pre-treat the stain if you want, and throw it in the wash. Hang it to dry, and because it's nylon it'll dry pretty quickly.
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Originally Posted by jol
Sometimes grease/glue can be easily removed with lighter fuel.
This is my favourite solution to a lot of things at the moment such as getting champ grips off.
This is my favourite solution to a lot of things at the moment such as getting champ grips off.
03-13-07, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
aren't messenger bags supposed to be cooler when they are filthy? Thats how all the messengers have them...
03-13-07, 01:56 PM
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oh, and 70% rubbing alcohol with a toothbrush got it off no problem.
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Originally Posted by BostonFixed
Cordura and messenger bags are machine washable. Pre-treat the stain if you want, and throw it in the wash. Hang it to dry, and because it's nylon it'll dry pretty quickly.
