UV killer by Sno Seal

[Sabre03]

Has anyone tried the UV Killer from sno seal. I read up on it, and it seems to make sense, but I'm not an expert. I can't help but think, that if deer can see flourescents caused from UV light, then why wouldn't a camo company design clothing that had UV blockers in it so deer couldn't see the Flourescents. They could market this and sell the clothing for twice the price like scent loc? Do any of you have any info on this subject?

[Thunderhead]

This is a big subject and one that I am very familiar with.

I've used this stuff for years. Even my trout fishing cloths are treated.
Deer , Turkeys and fish all see UV light in a different way than we do. Modern clothing maunfactures use no UV brightners in their fabrics, thus, no UV refelection.
The white that you are seeing in a clean shirt is an illusion. It's the UV brightners in the detergent doing it's job, reflecting back UV light to our eyes, giving the impression of a whiter white. Game animals and fish see this as a " glow " UV Killers absorbs this light.
Now, guys will say, " I've killed deer before and never used it. " True, but you'll see more deer, have more close encounters and an all around better chance of bagging a deer using this stuff. My friends used to laugh, till they saw the racks in my garage. All I have to say is try it, you'll see for yourself.

This from their website :

U-V-Killer blocks ultraviolet reflection and luminescence. For all fabric, camouflage, and blaze orange. One bottle will treat two sets of hunting clothes.

The original U-V-Killer and Sport-Wash Combo Pack has changed how hunters think about camouflage. It has been proven that animals and birds have sensitivity to ultraviolet light and the 438nm short-blue wavelengths that humans are blind to. U-V-Killer absorbs U-V wavelengths and thereby eliminates the blue glow caused by fabric dyes and detergents that contain U-V brighteners.

U-V Killer and Sport-Wash are two revolutionary products which eliminate the brighteners from your camouflage. They make your camouflage almost invisible to the keen eyes of deer and other game.

First wash new or soiled garments in Sport-Wash. Then spray on U-V-Killer. U-V-Killer absorbs the ultraviolet light and literally kills the blue-white glow which animals and birds so easily see on untreated garments.

For a better chance at all wild game, treat your camouflage and blaze orange with U-V-Killer.

It should be noted that a single washing in commercial detergents or fabric softeners will (while not removing the treatment) render the U-V-Killer useless by depositing new brightener dyes. Always wash treated clothes in Sport-Wash.

[deputy]

yeap thunderhead is correct good thing is most scent blocker/scent lok clothing has no uv brightners in them. now my flo yellow arrow dip glows like neon under a black light

[Sabre03]

I forgot to mention I bought 2 packs and treated all of my hunting stuff. I think I got a little carried away because my pants where dripping a little, and that was after I brushed them. When I sprayed my jacket the fleece like soaked it up, do I need to add more? And now today there is no stiffness in my coat like there is in all the other items. Did I do something wrong? Do I need to retreat my jacket?

Thanks for the help guys

If I always wash my clothes in the sport wash, One treatment will last a lifetime correct? i only wash my camo maybe 2 or 3 times a season

Thunderhead
If I have camo from a modern clothing manu and there are no UV brightners added, then If I always wash it in the sport wash but dont treat it with the UV killer will it be fine without the treatment? How do I know if there are UV brightners? The blacklight trick?

[Thunderhead]

I forgot to mention I bought 2 packs and treated all of my hunting stuff. I think I got a little carried away because my pants where dripping a little, and that was after I brushed them. When I sprayed my jacket the fleece like soaked it up, do I need to add more? And now today there is no stiffness in my coat like there is in all the other items. Did I do something wrong? Do I need to retreat my jacket?

Thanks for the help guys

If I always wash my clothes in the sport wash, One treatment will last a lifetime correct? i only wash my camo maybe 2 or 3 times a season

Thunderhead
If I have camo from a modern clothing manu and there are no UV brightners added, then If I always wash it in the sport wash but dont treat it with the UV killer will it be fine without the treatment? How do I know if there are UV brightners? The blacklight trick?

#1 You put too much on. Just mist them. 1 bottle will treat 2 pairs of camo.

#2 One application of UV Killer will last all season and washing them in Sportwash will not effect the UV Killer.
Now, if you wash'em in regular laundry detergent, you'll
need to re-apply uv killer and start all over again.
Treat cloths with UV killer once a year before hunting season.

3# Yes, check all cloths after buying with a black light.
I also apply UV Killer at night outside while checking with a black light to make sure I get everything covered.

I'll wash my shower towels first in sportswash to clean out the washer and get my towels scent free for my
pre- hunting shower.

Then my hunting cloths. Air dry and apply UV KIller.
Your good to go the rest of the season only needing to wash in sportswash as needed.

Treat everything again next year.

[Sabre03]

Since i put to much on, will it still do its job? Oh boy I used 2 bottles and only treated
1 big jacket
1 long sleeve t-shirt
1 pair of gloves
1 pair of pants
1 hat
1 face mask

I guess I was a little carried away Live and Learn

[Thunderhead]

Damn.........lol Read the directions next time. :)
Not much you can do about it now..........
I'd let them dry, wash'em and check with a black light.

They are gonna be stiff with so much on, so washing them should help.

[Sabre03]

Ohh I did read the directions. I just got, how would you say, a little carried away.

[jme]

Good info, thanks. I've never used UV killer but can't say I've ever had a deer notice me unless I move or make some noise. I do was my stuff in baking soda - no laundry deterget. Does the UV wear out after repeated washings even if you don't use UV killer?

John

[Thunderhead]

Not sure.........probably will always be some residue.
Money comes hard, I know. But, You will notice a difference in game sightings and close encounters.
This stuff is worth it. You'll be glad you did.

[jme]

Thunderhead- thanks for the advice. I'll definitely try it out this year and let you know how it goes.

Thanks again,
John

[Sabre03]

i had a hard time finding it, but I did track it down at meijers and dunhams in the hunting department

[The Nailer]

I used to use that on all my clothes, but most manufacturers now make hunting clothes w/o UV brighteners. More importantly DO NOT wash any of your hunting clothes in any household detergent as they contain UV brightners and perfumes. I only use detergent made for hunting clothes like Sorts Wash or HS Scents hunting clothing detergent.

Try the black light test before you invest money and time in UV treatment.