Waterproof Spray Recommendations?

the chi · 01-25-2014, 07:50 PM

Hey guys! Hope this finds you all happy and still riding.

I'm looking for some type of spray for waterproofing MC gloves. I see several options out there, but I am looking for some first hand knowledge of some good stuff.

Sixxxxer · 01-25-2014, 08:18 PM

I've used Nikwax before with success...

Also Hydrophobic Spray seems to be pretty popular...Rustolem has a "Never Wet" Spray that has gotten rave reviews.

No first hand experience on the Never wet stuff.

This is the Nikwax I used on a pair of gloves.

You can find it at LLBean, REI, Places like that

the chi · 01-25-2014, 08:25 PM

Thanks. Cyclegear also sells it, but I am leery of buying anything I can't find lots of reviews on. The sponge applicator seemed to be a big issue for the nikwax, did you have any problems And was it really effective?

Sixxxxer · 01-25-2014, 08:51 PM

It worked better than I expected...The sponge applicator was a little odd at first...But I made it work...Lol

I didnt get them SOAKED...but they repelled a light rain well.

For the 08' Rally Where me and tommy rode down to Suches, I had bought a Nikwax spray...used it for my Visor...but it was "All purpose" That stuff was great!

From what I hear the Hydrophobic spray is supposed to be like...The best thing since sliced bread!

CasterTroy · 01-27-2014, 08:44 AM

I've always used CAMPDRY

Particle Man · 01-27-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I've always used CAMPDRY

Me, too.

the chi · 01-28-2014, 01:00 AM

Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot when my new gloves come in.

Turbo Ghost · 01-28-2014, 10:22 AM

I've been wanting to try the Neverwet but, haven't had any spare money to buy any. It looks like it would be good stuff! I want to treat my boots before my Route 66 trip in June!

the chi · 01-29-2014, 12:43 AM

Yeah I am actually gathering up gear for a crosscountry trip I am planning for this April/May time frame. Found some gloves I think will be great all season, and of course I cant get the waterproof version so i figured I'd look into Spray.

Route 66 sounds awesome, you going solo or with a group?

Cutty72 · 01-29-2014, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I've always used CAMPDRY

Yup. As long as it's not ventilated, it works.

01-25-2014, 08:18 PM	#2
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	I've used Nikwax before with success... Also Hydrophobic Spray seems to be pretty popular...Rustolem has a "Never Wet" Spray that has gotten rave reviews. No first hand experience on the Never wet stuff. This is the Nikwax I used on a pair of gloves. You can find it at LLBean, REI, Places like that __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

01-25-2014, 08:51 PM	#4
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	It worked better than I expected...The sponge applicator was a little odd at first...But I made it work...Lol I didnt get them SOAKED...but they repelled a light rain well. For the 08' Rally Where me and tommy rode down to Suches, I had bought a Nikwax spray...used it for my Visor...but it was "All purpose" That stuff was great! From what I hear the Hydrophobic spray is supposed to be like...The best thing since sliced bread! __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

01-27-2014, 08:44 AM	#5
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I've always used CAMPDRY __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

01-28-2014, 10:22 AM	#8
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I've been wanting to try the Neverwet but, haven't had any spare money to buy any. It looks like it would be good stuff! I want to treat my boots before my Route 66 trip in June!