glgflyer 0 #1 June 16, 2009 I recently bought a used Javelin container. Everything is black except for the top flap that covers the closing pin. It is light green and blue. I want to clean this flap as it is showing some soiling. The rest of the container looks great. My question is can I safely clean it using woolite and water and a brush with the rig packed since it is only the top flap or do I need to take the canopies out to do this? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #2 June 16, 2009 NO you cannot use water on it with it packed! I don't care how careful you are you will get water into the reserve. Even if you think you didn't you won't know! Especially if your using soap you'd never get it rinse off without using enough water to leak in. People will say you can get away with it. And you might. But is damage to your reserve worth living with a soiled flap until the next repack? Not to me. Besides, as soon as you clean it you'll roll in and get it dirty again.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #3 June 16, 2009 This is the rigger in me talking, not the noob skydiver: A stiff nylon brush, like the kind you'd use on your bathtub, is what we use first at my home DZ. If the spot is dry, this will eliminate almost everything except discoloration. Check with your local rigger. Congrats on the Jav!T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glgflyer 0 #4 June 16, 2009 Thanks guys. Think I will just brush it off and leave the washing to my rigger. Again, thanks for the advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #5 June 16, 2009 Quote Besides, as soon as you clean it you'll roll in and get it dirty again. Ain't that the truth!! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsam 0 #6 June 17, 2009 Go easy with the stiff brush on cordura. It will lift the fibres ultimately degrading the container. My rigger recommends babywipes. Dab, spot and lift. but what do I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glgflyer 0 #7 June 17, 2009 iamsam, That's good information. I'm a little slow I guess. What exactly do you mean by: Dab, spot and lift. Do you mean don't rub with the baby wipe at all? Just dab the spot and then let it dry? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
