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Ryan
11-10-2005, 07:00 PM
How do most people in here wash there paintball pants/jerseys..

Ive washed my pants and shirts with a warm wash and crap like that
and it still has a old oil smell to them..

Just wondering if its something youve got to deal with, or if its something im doing wrong..

Thanks
Ryan
eukanuba
11-10-2005, 07:08 PM
I use dynamo then run softener through the rinse.. brings up all the team jerseys nicely ( cos unfortunately, that's my job.. ) and my 05 jt tourney pants come up beaut !

If you put softener through, you'll find they don't stain that easy either.. but eventually when they get old.. you'll have a hard time keeping them clean.. I think about 3 years is the life of a jersey..

it even gets out that aweful chronic waxy paint.. :D
Bazza
11-10-2005, 08:27 PM
Wear them in the shower after the game...Bit 'o soap and voila :thumbsup:
Radar36
11-10-2005, 08:44 PM
A bit of preen helps to get out the waxy paints like chronic. Typically I don't have any issue with getting paint out of the pants, or smells
chuckles
11-10-2005, 08:52 PM
just in the wash man. cleans up really good
The Camo Kid
11-10-2005, 09:53 PM
doing refereeing on the weekend i get covered in metho, oil and all sorts of crap, i find a bit of omo, softner and bit of that new nappy san stuff, brings my gear up looking good and smelling fine
Souse
12-10-2005, 05:33 AM
to get those waxy paints out the best thing is to soak them in nappy san, the just use the washing machine. Doesnt matter how old the jersey is it wont harm it....
JJJ
12-10-2005, 07:33 AM
my wife washes my clothes in the washing machine
bunkerboy
12-10-2005, 02:43 PM
Cool, share your wife around then JJJ:p
Never had any issues with stains or smells, and my paintball gear hasn't either:o Bit of washing powder, all good to go.
Ryan
12-10-2005, 07:27 PM
Its all good.
Turned out it was the cheap paint they were using..
:P
bunkerboy
12-10-2005, 07:46 PM
my wife washes my clothes in the washing machine
Only because you can't reach the controls...

Good to hear you solved your dilemma DemonAce. Happy washing:p
arcynum
13-10-2005, 05:42 PM
kinda on topic, but what are peoples personal opinions for cleaning the lenses on the vforce profilers with that anti-fog shit on the inside of the lenses, cause i didnt wanna screw up my new goggles?
Dan_
13-10-2005, 06:06 PM
kinda on topic, but what are peoples personal opinions for cleaning the lenses on the vforce profilers with that anti-fog shit on the inside of the lenses, cause i didnt wanna screw up my new goggles?

warm water and tissue :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
ghostrider
14-10-2005, 07:59 AM
A bit of preen helps to get out the waxy paints like chronic. Typically I don't have any issue with getting paint out of the pants, or smells

Yeah but your a Nanna so you know all the tricks Radar.......:lol:
roo boy
14-10-2005, 08:53 AM
My Girlfriend & her girlfriend rub soap all over their bodies, then they use their bodies to clean my ball clothes while im wearing them in the shower.:kiss:

It does get anoying as i just want to shower after a hard day @ the field & I think she is selfish & she should learn how 2 use a washing machine like me mum!! :)
eukanuba
14-10-2005, 09:41 AM
kinda on topic, but what are peoples personal opinions for cleaning the lenses on the vforce profilers with that anti-fog shit on the inside of the lenses, cause i didnt wanna screw up my new goggles?

don't rub the inside of your lenses if you can help it..

Just get your gogg's - turn your shower on.. and give em a good rinse in running water ( warm tends to get the paint off easier )... then just hang them to dry in a well ventilated position.. and they'll give you years of service..

I've been doing that to all my gogg's and they all look like new.. if you have an issue with them fogging eventually.. and they will, because the coating will wear off.. get a bottle of antifog, antistatic lens cleaner from your local coles or optometrist and a lens cloth.. give em a spray and polish it off.. and they'll be just like new ! :thumbsup:
HenryG
14-10-2005, 12:55 PM
I find if you add a bit of lemon to the wash also everything comes out much brighter and smells really nice
The Camo Kid
14-10-2005, 08:07 PM
a mate was telling me about die magnets, , brings all the colour out so they look like new
Damon Pond
24-12-2005, 12:30 AM
What did we all just run down to roo's house for the *rest of our lives*. Sod's off to that.
Warm water will dissolve all of the shells and most of the paint. But you do want to leave your clothes smelling like a woman has been draping herself against you so I throw a dash of my lady's parfume in the wash as well.
I am a big man-girl after all !
JagerCoRps
24-12-2005, 07:29 PM
How do most people in here wash there paintball pants/jerseys..

Ive washed my pants and shirts with a warm wash and crap like that
and it still has a old oil smell to them..

Just wondering if its something youve got to deal with, or if its something im doing wrong..

Thanks
Ryan

Washing 101...................DON'T WASH YOUR CLOTHES IN CRAP............use soap...................
HenryG
28-12-2005, 11:02 AM
Does anyone know where i can get paintball landmines or instructions on how i can make some
OOK
06-01-2006, 01:23 PM
My wife's cuddly
HenryG
06-01-2006, 02:18 PM
Cuddles are good
BNO
20-05-2006, 01:42 AM
nappy san oxy action that shit is the ducks nuts, gets anything out.

Or

Soak ur gear in the tubs for a day or 2 then wash.
jdbat
20-05-2006, 09:25 AM
my wife washes my clothes in the washing machine

yep mine too!!!!:thumbsup:
BJM
20-05-2006, 10:53 AM
Mine goes from the washing machine into the dryer...it shrinks pants like a Mo-Fo...but hey, if we didn't like spending money on new stuff, we'd be playing laser tag !