Free Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel (60ml bottle) - Call in or Take an online quiz

[Cedar]

Free Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel (60ml bottle) - Call in or Take an online quiz

To receive a free 60ml Bottle of Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

1. Call 800-563-3057 during their business hours & give them your name & mailing address. (From the September 2005 issue of Backpacker Magazine , on page 61 - the Nikwax ad says "For Free Nikwax, call 800.563.3057 or go to www.nikwax.com/bpr")
2. Take their 10 question quiz. Answer all 10 questions correctly & win the sample. (Many of the answers are given in the posts below)

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http://www.nikwax.net/quiz/quizwelcome.asp

Here's a hint: if you use Firefox as your browser, copy & paste the quiz question from the Nikwax site into the "find" function to quickly find your answer here in this thread.

You will be shown randomly chosen questions, each with four possible answers.
They let you do it over and over but they change the questions. You can win a product every three months . Answer all the questions correctly and you win the Prize - simple.


Here are some of the answers, it is easy 10 question quiz.

Question : Which combination of Nikwax products/accessories could you use on a pair of dried out, mud encrusted, full grain leather boots?
*Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel + Nikwax Conditioner for Leather + Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question : What should you use to clean a pair of nubuck shoes?
*Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel


Question : How would you clean Gore-Tex® lined boots that have not had any treatment since you bought them, prior to application of a waterproofing product?
* Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel


Question : You have recently bought a pair of full grain leather walking boots. They are very stiff and you would like to soften them a little. Which Nikwax product should you use?
* Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Question : Your blue wax cotton jacket is loosing its colour and needs re-waterproofing. Which of the following Nikwax products is most suitable for this?
* Blue Spray-On Cotton Colour Wax

Question : You wish to re-proof a Henry Lloyd down-filled jacket. Which of the following would be suitable for this job?
* TX.10 DownProof

Question :Which Nikwax Waterproofing product should be used to revive a pair of leather boots that have been left to dry in front of a gas fire?
* Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Question : Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
* Spray-On TX.Direct

 

[penpen]

Cedar! This is an AWESOME post!!

You have won a free 150ml bottle of Nikwax Polar Proof.
It will be sent to you at the address you have supplied within the next 28 days.

Thank you for taking part, we hope that you have enjoyed it.
Don't forget you can play as many times as you like,
(although you can only win a maximum of one free product every 3 months.)
Alternatively you can play and win again immediately if 5 of your friends register and play the quiz.
We have sent you an email for details on how to do this.

I have a few more Q&A's to post (sorry if they're repeats, pls let me know so I can edit them out). hope they help someone else win this too!
THANK YOU CEDAR!!! :claps: :claps:

Question: Which of the following gases contribute to global warming?
All of the above

Question: You have a pair of fabric and leather boots lined with Sympatex® fabric. How would you waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Fabric and Leather

Question: Which of the following products would you use to waterproof a pair of suede shoes?
Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: Which of the following would be a suitable maintenance routine for your down filled ski jacket that has a Durable Water Repellent outer fabric?
Loft Down Wash + TX.10 DownProof

Question: You wish to waterproof a cotton fisherman’s style smock. Which Nikwax Product would be the most suitable?
TX.10 CottonProof

Question: You wish to waterproof a pair of SPRAYWAY three layer Gore-Tex® over-trousers. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
Nikwax Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: Which Nikwax product could be used to waterproof a nylon rucksac?
Texnik Tent and Gear Proof

Question: Which product would you use to clean a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
Dilute solution of Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: Why is Nikwax dedicated to WaterBased formulations?
All of the above

Question: You have a waterproof coat with a zip-in fleece layer. How would you wash it?
Both sections in Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: You need to reproof your Regatta breathable coat. Which of the following would be suitable?
Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: You need to wash a fleece before waterproofing it. Which of the following is suitable to use for this task?
Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: Which Nikwax product should you use to recondition a leather horse saddle that is dried and stiff?
Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Question: Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
Spray-On TX.Direct

Question: Why should you remove dirt before waterproofing fabric or leather?
All of the above

Question: What is Global Warming?
Temperature rise at the earth's surface caused by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trapping excess heat

Question: You need to clean a pair of Scarpa reversed leather boots. Which of the following should you use?
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

Question: Why is the use of Nikwax products such as Loft RugWash and Canvas RugProof kind to your horse?
All of the above

Question: Which of the following countries are among the top five carbon polluters in the world per head of population?
all of the above

Question: You have a pair of fabric and leather boots lined with Gore-Tex® fabric. How would you waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Fabric and Leather

Question: How would you clean suede boots that have not had any treatment since you bought them, prior to application of a waterproofing product?
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

Question: Which of the following would you use to restore the water-repellency of a Páramo windproof jacket?
Nikwax Wash-In TX.Direct

Question: You wish to wash a down filled Henry Lloyd jacket. Which of the following would be suitable for this job?
Loft Down Wash

Question: How would you care for a 2-season down-filled sleeping bag with a non-breathable fabric shell?
Machine wash with Nikwax Loft Down Wash, waterproof down and shell fabric with Nikwax Down-Proof Wash-In

Question: You have a pair of leather motorcycle boots. How would you re-waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product should be used on a pair of Nubuck boots?
Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: Treating synthetic ropes with Nikwax RopeProof will
all of the above

Question: Nikwax GloveProof
Can be applied to wet or dry gloves
Is especially formulated to enhance grip in wet conditions
Can be applied to all fabric and leather gloves
*All of the above*

Question: The primary active ingredient in Nikwax fabric and footwear waterproofing treatments is:
Patented TX.10i water repellent elastomer polymer

Question: Nikwax WaterBase products are safe to use. Which warnings will you find on a Nikwax WaterBase footwear product?
Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Not to be taken internally

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product could be used to protect but not soften full grain leather riding boots?
Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question: You have a pair of fabric and leather boots lined with Gore-Tex® fabric. How would you waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Fabric and Leather

Question: Which of the following gases contribute to global warming?
Temperature rise at the earth's surface caused by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trapping excess heat

Question: After a week walking in muddy conditions, what should you do to your waterproofed full grain leather boots before storage?
Rinse off mud, clean with Nikwax cleaning gel, stuff with newspaper, treat with Nikwax Aqueous Wax whilst wet, dry naturally, put away

Question: What combination of Nikwax products/accessories could you use on a pair of suede shoes that have white water marks across the front?
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel + Nikwax Suede Brush + Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: You have a North-Face Vaporator jacket with a wicking lining. Which of the following would be the most suitable to use to re-waterproof it?
Nikwax Spray-on TX.Direct

Question: Your wax cotton jacket needs re-waterproofing. Which of the following Nikwax products is most suitable for this?
Non-tack wax

Question: Breathable membrane fabrics work because
Water vapour evaporating from the body is smaller than the holes in the fabric and so can pass through to the outside

Question: Nikwax WaterBase products are safe to use. Which warnings will you find on a Nikwax WaterBase footwear product?
* Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Not to be taken internally

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product could be used to protect but not soften full grain leather riding boots?
* Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question: You need to re-waterproof a pair of La Sportiva reversed leather Makalù boots. Which of the following products should you use?
*Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: You wish to waterproof a pair of SPRAYWAY three layer Gore-Tex® over-trousers. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
*Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: You wish to waterproof a Berghaus Typhoon Gore-Tex® jacket. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
* Nikwax Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: Why is the use of Nikwax products such as Loft RugWash and Canvas RugProof kind to your horse?
* All of the above

Question: Why should you remove dirt before waterproofing fabric or leather?
* All of the above

Question: What is the main danger of having moisture in your clothing when you are active outdoors?
*Sudden and rapid cooling when you stop and rest

Question: Parameta S is a reversible fabric - in cold conditions, which face should be worn next to the skin?
*Fleecy, air-containing face

Question: Nikwax WaterBase products are safe to use. Which warnings will you find on a Nikwax WaterBase footwear product?
*Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Not to be taken internally

Question: You need to re-waterproof a pair of La Sportiva reversed leather Makalù boots. Which of the following products should you use?
* Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product should be used on a pair of Nubuck boots?
* Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: Which of the following will you not find on a Nikwax WaterBased product?
* CAUTION – DANGER Keep away from sources of ignition.

 

[penpen]

more Q&A's

Question: Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel is a powerful WaterBased cleaner which can be used on:
All types of footwear including those with breathable linings

Question: You wish to waterproof a Berghaus Typhoon Gore-Tex® jacket. Which of the ollowing would be the most suitable?
Nikwax Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: You have just spent a weekend in late autumn camping in a wet and muddy field. What should you do to your single wall nylon tent before storing it for the winter?
Clean by sponging off with a solution of Nikwax Tech Wash and water to remove any dirt then treat by applying Nikwax Texnik Tent & Gear Proof while the fabric is still damp

Question: Which product would you use to clean a nylon tent?
Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: Which of the following statements is true?
Nikwax Conditioner for Leather is water-based and therefore will not over soften as it can only be absorbed where needed

Question: Conventional breathable waterproof textiles can only cope with:
20% of sweat produced

Question: What is Global Warming?
Temperature rise at the earth's surface caused by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trapping excess heat

Question: Which Nikwax waterproofing product should be used on a pair of Gore-Tex® lined Nubuck boots?
Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: You wish to waterproof a pair of SPRAYWAY three layer Gore-Tex® over-trousers. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
Nikwax Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: You need to clean a wax cotton jacket before waterproofing it. Which of the following methods is suitable to use for this task?
Sponge off with a solution of Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: Treating synthetic ropes with Nikwax RopeProof will
Enhance the durability of the rope
Add abrasion resistance
Reduce water absorption
* All of the above

Question: Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
*Spray-On TX.Direct

Question: How much sweat can an adult produce in an hour, when working hard in the outdoors?
1 litre

Question: Conventional breathable waterproof textiles can cope with….
Moisture vapour only

 

[Choochoojr]

You wish to waterproof a pair of full leather deck shoes to minimise water staining. Which product should you use?
--Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Which Nikwax waterproofing product should be used on a pair of Gore-Tex® lined Nubuck boots?
--Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

 

[JHCash]

Some new ones...

Question 7: Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a canvas tent?

1. TX.10 CottonProof <- this one
2. Spray-On TX.Direct
3. Texnik Tent and Gear Proof
4. Waterproofing wax

How it works
Question 8: Breathable waterproof membrane and coating based fabrics no longer work in the rain when

1. The Durable Water-Repellent layer has worn off
2. The fabric is dirty
3. The outer layer is wetting out
4. Any of the above <--this one

Question 9: What is the best way to care for garments made from Nikwax Directional Analogy Fabrics?

1. With water alone
2. With soap and water
3. With Nikwax Aftercare products
4. Do nothing <---this one

Question 10: What are the Parameta range of fabrics primarily designed to do?

1. Keep out the rain
2. Keep you warm
3. Effectively and rapidly move sweat <---this one
4. Keep out the wind

Question 5: Complete the following statement: Loft Down Wash

1. Is biodegradable & contains no persistent detergents
2. Can be used as a prewash for other Nikwax products
3. Will not remove existing DWR coating
4. All of the above are true <---

 

[penpen]

WOW!
I just got my "prize" today, and it's a full size bottle ( 5 oz, 150 mL ) of Nikwax Polar Proof!

A little slow, considering I won over 2 months ago, but well worth the wait.

psst this offer is still good

 

[Big Daddy]

WOW!
I just got my "prize" today, and it's a full size bottle ( 5 oz, 150 mL ) of Nikwax Polar Proof!

A little slow, considering I won over 2 months ago, but well worth the wait.

psst this offer is still good

Is it really worth the effort? Are there that many uses for this stuff?

 

[penpen]

Is it really worth the effort? Are there that many uses for this stuff?

Hmm, well, it shouldn't take people too long to answer all 10 of the quiz questions correctly, since most, if not all, of the answers are provided in this thread. (just use your browser's find/search function to find a key word in the question to find the answer.)

...and for the Nikwax Polar Proof, it's a product that adds water-repellancy to fleece, ski wear, wool, and synthetic insulated clothing. I'll be able to use it to for a couple of my fleece jackets.

Retail value for a bottle this size is probably around $5-7 (The 10 ounce bottle retails for $11, not including shipping.)

So is it worth the effort? I guess for me it was

 

[Big Daddy]

Hmm, well, it shouldn't take people too long to answer all 10 of the quiz questions correctly, since most, if not all, of the answers are provided in this thread. (just use your browser's find/search function to find a key word in the question to find the answer.)

...and for the Nikwax Polar Proof, it's a product that adds water-repellancy to fleece, ski wear, wool, and synthetic insulated clothing. I'll be able to use it to for a couple of my fleece jackets.

Retail value for a bottle this size is probably around $5-7 (The 10 ounce bottle retails for $11, not including shipping.)

So is it worth the effort? I guess for me it was

You forgot that I have to put in my name, address and e-mail etc. which can take a couple hours in itself. Thanks, as always!

 

[Audiyoda]

Questions I got and didn't see posted:

Nikwax WaterBased products are far more concentrated than equivalent solvent based aerosols and sprays. How many times more concentrated are they?

** Three to five times more concentrated

You wish to waterproof a cotton fisherman’s style smock. Which Nikwax Product would be the most suitable?

**TX.10 CottonProof

You have recently bought a Gore-Tex® lined jacket with a Durable Water-Repellent outer and have dropped tomato sauce down the front. Which of the following is a recommended way of removing the stain?

**Apply Nikwax Tech Wash directly to the stain, then machine wash with Nikwax Tech Wash

Conventional breathable waterproof textiles can only cope with….

**20% of sweat produced

Patented TX.10i will

**All of the above

Complete the following statement: Loft Tech Wash

**All of the above are true


Now keep in mind 150ml is just over 5oz - that's less than 1/2 a cup to those of us not on the metric system. But I'm not looking a feebee gifthorse in the mouth.

 

[penpen]

New Prize : FREE bottle of Footwear Cleaning Gel

New Prize Available Now : Free 60ml bottle of Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

http://www.nikwax.net/quiz/quizwelcome.asp

Welcome to the Nikwax Web Quiz
Win a FREE bottle of Footwear Cleaning Gel.

A highly effective cleaning solution for muddy or dirty footwear, Nikwax cleans all material types from full grain leather to fabric combination footwear, nubuck and even suede. It rejuvenates the appearance of your shoes and boots and can be used on sports, leisure and work footwear.

Recommended for Gore-Tex® and SympaTex® lined footwear.


HOW TO PLAY

1. You will be shown randomly chosen questions, each with four possible answers.
2. If you click on the actual question you will be shown a page from the website that contains the answer (don't forget to read down the whole page).
3. Pick your answer and click on 'check my answer' to see if you are correct.
4. Finally, click on the 'submit' button at the end of all the questions. Good Luck.
5. Answer all the questions correctly and you win the Prize - simple.

You can repeat the quiz as many times as you like and you will get different questions each time. Normally you can win a maximum of one prize per household every 3 months. No cash alternative available. However for every 5 friends you have referred that play the quiz, you will be able to play and win again immediately. Open to residents in US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Nikwax, or its representatives, reserves the right to substitute an equivilent prize should the prize stated be unavailable.

and more Q&A's

After a weekend walking in muddy conditions, what should you do to your waterproofed fabric and leather boots before storage?
*Rinse off mud, clean with Nikwax cleaning gel, stuff with newspaper, treat with Nikwax Fabric and Leather whilst wet, dry naturally, put away

You wish to waterproof a Polartec fleece. Which of the following would be a suitable waterproofing product?
*Nikwax PolarProof

Nikwax GloveProof
1. Can only be applied to wet gloves
*2. Can be applied to wet or dry gloves <-- answer
3. Is not suitable for fabric gloves
4. Is not suitable for leather gloves

How could you maintain the waterproofing on a leather saddle?
1. Liquid Nikwax or Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel
*2. Nikwax Waterproofing Paste Wax or Nikwax Aqueous Wax for Leather <-- answer
3. Nikwax Waterproofing Paste Wax or Nikwax Fabric and Leather
4. Nikwax Aqueous Wax or Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

In which conditions will Analogy Directional Fabrics not work as effectively?
1. In high humidity
2. In very cold conditions
3. In very hot conditions
*4. Works in all climatic conditions <-- answer

 

[buckinbronco]

What gives?!

This stinks! I keep getting questions that aren't posted here and I keep getting them wrong. They're all trick questions.

 

[Audiyoda]

I never got the original stuff in the first place - did anyone get anything from them?

 

[penpen]

I never got the original stuff in the first place - did anyone get anything from them?

yup! but it took a while.

you may need to send them an email to gently remind them that you won your prize a while ago, and that you haven't received yet

 

[penpen]

More Q&A's

You have a North-Face Vaporator jacket with a wicking lining. Which method would be the most suitable to wash it?
1. In non-biological washing powder
* 2. In Nikwax Loft Tech Wash <-- answer
3. In water only
4. It is not washable

You wish to waterproof an acrylic awning. Which of the following would be a suitable cleaning / waterproofing regime?
1. Washing-up liquid + Spray-on TX.Direct
* 2. Loft Tech Wash + Texnik Tent and Gear Proof <-- answer
3. Washing-up Liquid + a solid wax-based product
4. Loft Tech Wash + Spray-On TX.Direct

What happens when water hits a Durable Water Repellent coating?
1. Water soaks into the fabric
* 2. Water beads up and runs off the fabric <-- answer
3. Water is attracted to the chemicals in the coating
4. None of the above

You need to wash your Regatta breathable coat. Which of the following would be suitable?
1. Non-biological washing powder
2. Biological washing powder
* 3. Nikwax Loft Tech Wash <-- answer
4. Wash-in TX.Direct

Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a nylon tent?
1. TX.10 CottonProof
2. Spray-On TX.Direct
* 3. Texnik Tent and Gear Proof <-- answer
4. It doesn’t need it

Which Parameta Directional Fabric does the Nikwax Travel Towel use?
1. Parameta A
* 2. Parameta S <-- answer
3. Parameta T
4. Parameta Stretch

How much of its insulation will a conventional fleece lose if soaked in water?
* 1. 95% <-- answer
2. 75%
3. 50%
4. 25%

You have a pair of leather and fabric trainers that you have worn frequently for high impact aerobics and have therefore sweated in. Which of the following would be a suitable way to clean them?
* 1. Fill with water, leave over night, empty, rinse, clean thoroughly, stuff with newspaper to aid drying <-- answer
2. Fill with water, leave over night, empty, rinse, clean thoroughly, dry on the radiator
3. Wash in the washing machine on cold cycle
4. Wash in the washing machine on hot cycle

 

[buckinbronco]

Can you believe it?! After finally getting a quiz that I can answer, the page goes down when I hit submit. Am I getting Munsoned or what?!

 

[buckinbronco]

VICTORY! SWEET VICTORY AT LAST!

You have won a free 60ml bottle of Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel.

It will be sent to you at the address you have supplied within the next 28 days.

That quiz is killer...they add new questions all the time and most of them are curveballs! But I did it...finally! :claps:

 

[AmesBond]

Question: Nikwax WaterBased products can be applied to:
Wet or dry materials

Question: What is the main function of the Nikwax Analogy Pump Liner in Directional Waterproofs?
To direct water away from the body

 

[nigdonht]

Another Answer

If you puncture a Nikwax Analogy Waterproof Garment with pins, What would you have to do?

1. Have it Professionally Repaired
2. Throw it away
3. Nothing <-- Answer
4. Repair it yourself with a puncture repair kit

:spoofee:

 

[mwhjep]

I recived my prize in the mail about a week after taking the quiz. They also give you the answers for the quiz. Just click on the question, and it will take you to place on their site that contains the answer. You may just have to spend a few minutes reading to find the answer, but all the answers are there.