Race Suits

Richard Smith · Post by **Richard Smith** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:08 am

Following Curborough, where we all soaked in a bit of rain, my race suit has now dried out, but smells a bit musty. What's the best way to deal with race suits? It is not reasonable to have them dry cleaned after each outing, and I don't want to compromise the integrity of its flame retarding quality, but is it ok to spray with Fabreeze or some other fabric freshener?

Or should I be macho and not care? !!!!!

John Clarke · Post by **John Clarke** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:55 pm

Just hauled mine out of a cool delicates wash after the drenching we had at Silverstone. Then drip dry.

Apparently, you can dry-clean nomex race suits but all mine get bunged in the washer (with help from her indoors)

Happy washing

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:30 pm

Usually you will find washing instructions on a label sewn into the overalls.
I agree with John, mine just go into the machine on a delicates setting and then drip dry. Dark colours fade in the sun so I suggest if this matters to you you hang them indoors on a hanger.

keith.ahlers · Post by **keith.ahlers** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:51 pm

I used to get my overall dry cleaned but it was too expensive.

These days I put them in the washing machine for a wool wash and then hang them up inside out to drip dry.

Now, anyone need tips on how to iron a shirt?

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:38 pm

Now, anyone need tips on how to iron a shirt?

Jack's your man for that - he is our ironing expert.

jack bellinger · Post by **jack bellinger** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:38 am

of course I can advise on the cleaning of overauls/ironing of shirts !!

just give them to your Wife..

I must admit its a bit worrying Keith -- You understand how a washing machine works??

The next step is you look at your ring finger to find out what is left or right!!

love jack

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:05 am

of course I can advise on the cleaning of overauls/ironing of shirts !!

just give them to your Wife..

I think we have some evidence to contradict this.........

jack bellinger · Post by **jack bellinger** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:03 pm

That photo has been Doctered-- Rick has a much larger haed than that!

love jack

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:13 pm

That photo has been Doctered-- Rick has a much larger head than that!

I rest my case your honour...............

Leigh Sebba · Post by **Leigh Sebba** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:31 pm

Mary â€“ Iâ€™m impressed with your artistic ability

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:43 pm

Leigh, whatever do you mean? The camera never lies!

Post by **Guest** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:44 am

Thanks for the advice, it's nice to know I am with such a clean-living, domesticated group. I will get SatNav on to it after my next hill climb.

Richard Smith · Post by **Richard Smith** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:45 am

The last was from me, not guest!

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:50 am

I will get SatNav on to it after my next hill climb.

Is this an in joke for the Curborough set or has it some deeper significance?

Richard Smith · Post by **Richard Smith** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:53 am

SatNav: it is the Mogtalk name for wife. Sorry!