container safe UV protection?

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

Does anyone know if there is any UV protection that is safe to use on containers? It is almost a requirement since I got a neon color. I didn't find many threads on it, most of them seem to be about scotch guard. Which brings me to another question can you put scotch guard on after putting UV protection on? Or does anyone know of a combo UV/dirt protection?

[freefalle 0]

Good question, However, Im going to default to the "ask the compay which built your container" they should be the best ones to answer questions about the material they used to bulid your container. If they don't have the answer they should be able to get it.

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

Yeah, I've been planning to call them but I forget or just never get around to it so I thought I would ask on here. Maybe seeing this thread in the morning will remind me to call.

[phoenixlpr 0]

Its not a good idea to dye or taint your container with anything. I was told that some rigger would not even touch a dyed container even with a long stick.

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Or does anyone know of a combo UV/dirt protection?

How about utilizing the basic dirt removal process - washing?

[hackish 8]

Best UV protection I know if is to keep it out of the sun when possible. Best dirt protection - standup landing.

Seriously though the makers of most of these chemicals do not know or are not willing to expose themselves to potential liability by stating that their product is safe to use with our equipment.

-Michael

[ZigZagMarquis 9]

Good question.

Have you considered only jumping at night?

[Unstable 9]

Here we go. Best UV Protection that money can buy. As a rigger myself, I give it my stamp of approval.


UV PROTECTION

=========Shaun ==========

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

[JerryBaumchen 1,436]

Hi hackish,

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Seriously though the makers of most of these chemicals do not know or are not willing to expose themselves to potential liability by stating that their product is safe to use with our equipment.

It's not just the chemical guys. ASTRA Corp will not even sell you grommets if you tell them that they will be used in parachutes. They will not sell anything to you if they know that the products will be used in parachutes.

I have talked to them at length about this and it is all about liability exposure.

I would not be surprised to see this trend spread among many raw material suppliers.

JerryBaumchen

[darkwing 5]

I'd be very surprised if the manufacturer told you anything other than keep in out of the sun. If anybody other than the manufacturer tells you to put anything on the rig, such as some fabric treatment/UV protect chemical, please post it here. I probably wouldn't pack it if it had been treated with anything that the manufacturer didn't specifically approve. I suspect MANY riggers would feel the same.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[TonyJ 0]

..."The use of Scotchgard® brand fabric protector has become commonplace in recent years.
This fabric treatment seals the pores of the fabric against dirt and other stains. Scotchgard® is
NOT a magical “silver bullet” against dirt. However, it has shown good results in keeping
lighter colored fabric cleaner longer under normal use. Grinding in on grass or asphalt or
other heavy abuse will still stain and/or damage the rig materials.
Scotchgard® is not harmful to today’s container fabrics
such as para-pak and Cordura®. There are currently several
Scotchgard® formulas. The standard fabric and upholstery
formula is in the RED CAN [Figure A]. Do not use
the rug and carpet formula in the blue can.
After the rig is completely dry, hang it in a well ventilated
location. FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS ON THE
CAN, apply the protector to the entire OUTER SURFACE
of the rig. For those areas such as the inside of the
leg pads, backpad, and bottom of the main container, and
light colored panels such as white, etc., apply a second
coat after the first has dried. Do not intentionally spray the hardware, housings, and clear
vinyl CYPRES® window. After the rig has dried, it may then be reassembled and placed back
into service."

From the Riggers handbook.... dont think its a uv, but it is a fabric treatment...tony

[darkwing 5]

While I hold Poynter in high regard, he still isn't the manufacturer, and my opinion stands. Even though I was a proponent of Scotchgard in the past, now I'd defer to the rig manufacturer.

And, as you say, I don't think scotchgard does anything for UV.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[TonyJ 0]

actually its from the latest faa riggers handbook. i think it was written by sandy reid... its online...tony

http://www2.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/faa-h-8083-17.pdf

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

I talked to UPT, yesterday. Never got around to posting their answer yesterday but they said as far as UV protection there is nothing you can put on it but he did actually recommend scotchguard.