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Old 01-25-2014, 06:50 PM   #1
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Default Waterproof Spray Recommendations?

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.
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Old 01-25-2014, 07:18 PM   #2
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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
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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?
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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!
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I've always used CAMPDRY

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Me, too.
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Yup. As long as it's not ventilated, it works.
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Nikwax. Yes yes yes.

I have ridden through storms that would drown a frog and I have yet to have my gloves let me down.

I'm sure it helps to start with a great pair of gloves though, so take that for what it's worth.

The two pairs I rotate through are 1) BMW Atlantic gore-tex gloves, and 2) Gerbing T5 heated gloves.

I'm yet to have wet hands, ever, in over 200,000 miles with the combination or either of these gloves.

Reviews are good. Getting the right reviews are better.
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Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot when my new gloves come in.
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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!
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