Waterproofing?

[f2dz]

With this morning's rain I figured out that my gear may not be as waterproof as I thought. Anyone have any suggestions for water deterrent spray that's textile safe? I guess all those washes over that sweaty summer have taken all of the factory waterproofing out of my jacket and pants..

[HenryDorsetCase]

With this morning's rain I figured out that my gear may not be as waterproof as I thought. Anyone have any suggestions for water deterrent spray that's textile safe? I guess all those washes over that sweaty summer have taken all of the factory waterproofing out of my jacket and pants..

Nikwax Tekwash from macpac. I've used it, it kind of worked OK for a while.

[iYRe]

scotchguard...

I usually am able to find some on trademe, but not lately. So today I got a bit wet too..

Not sure why one would wash waterproof motorcycle gear.. (I'd hang it up on the line and wash it off with soapy water and rinse it off if I was desperate..)

[oneofsix]

scotchguard...

I usually am able to find some on trademe, but not lately. So today I got a bit wet too..

Not sure why one would wash waterproof motorcycle gear.. (I'd hang it up on the line and wash it off with soapy water and rinse it off if I was desperate..)

Because the dirt wicks the water through the Goretex waterproofing

[iYRe]

Because the dirt wicks the water through the Goretex waterproofing

hmm.. never had that problem..

Mind you, I scotchguarded mine when I first got them. 2 years later even that isnt helping any more though.. not bad for $150 nerve pants from CNELL. Never had to use the inner layer on them because they are always warm. They just look ugly.

[FJRider]

Nikwax Tekwash from macpac. I've used it, it kind of worked OK for a while.

+1 ... A wash with it every 6 months for me. AND ... after a wet day ride. It's worked well so far.

There is a "Spray on" version available. Most Sports shops sell it.

[FJRider]

Because the dirt wicks the water through the Goretex waterproofing

And sometimes the road is a dirty place to be. Ever followed a stock truck (in the wet or dry) ... ??

[Maha]

With this morning's rain I figured out that my gear may not be as waterproof as I thought. Anyone have any suggestions for water deterrent spray that's textile safe? I guess all those washes over that sweaty summer have taken all of the factory waterproofing out of my jacket and pants..

All you need is this...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/150740-Dririder-rain-suit

[f2dz]

Not sure why one would wash waterproof motorcycle gear.. (I'd hang it up on the line and wash it off with soapy water and rinse it off if I was desperate..)

Because it was a helluva hot summer and I was sweating my balls off in my jacket on more than one occasion.

Hrm okay, might try to find some of that Nikwax Tekwash tomorrow then. Thanks lads!

[Hitcher]

Lard is good. And cheap. I wouldn't recommend it for summer, what with fly strike and all.

[FJRider]

(I'd hang it up on the line and wash it off with soapy water and rinse it off if I was desperate..)

Soap/Detergent will affect the waterproofing the most.

[nerrrd]

Soap/Detergent will affect the waterproofing the most.

I've used this stuff, seems to work and you gear will smell nice until you start wearing it again.

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvwashtech250.aspx

[Newo]

I was going to post something along these lines myself actually. I've owned my one piece dry rider suit for atleast 2 winters and until now it worked as intended. Came home today though with a massive wet patch in the groin. Must be getting through the seams now or maybe the zip area. I could possibly scotch guard it or something but I wouldn't mind a replacement one piece suit with adequate protection included so that I don't need to gear up and then struggle to put on the oversuit as well.

Any suggestions on an alternative to an oversuit that works well? I ride all year and don't own or have access to a car so good gear is a high priority.

[FJRider]

I've used this stuff, seems to work and you gear will smell nice until you start wearing it again.

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvwashtech250.aspx

$30 gets you 250 ml's...

NIKWAX TX Direct gets you 300 mls for $22 ... (50 ml's per wash recommended)

[Newo]

So I did some digging and came across the Aerostich Roadcrafter. It's exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. Can't find any local dealers and its very pricy too. It seems to have mixed reviews as well. Any information on these would be useful. I'll start a new thread if I'm intruding on this one, found a couple of older threads here on them, not much info though.

[Akzle]

lesson one: never wash your shit.

lesson 2: buy new shit and don't wash it

lesson c: caranauba, bees, parrafin wax. pay attention to the seams. and don't wash your shit.

(one a fabric has gone from "waterproof" to "not-waterproof", it's done. there is nothing you can do. you can buy all the spray on shit you like, but it washes off when it gets wet which is te fucking irony.)

better luck next time

[pritch]

Sad experience suggests that if it rains hard enough, and you ride long enough, you will get wet. Even in Goretex.

Kathmandu sell the Nikwax range, the sportwash followed the waterproof spray can help, but this is best done in summer when the gear will dry quickly without resorting to artificial heat.

I'm reliably informed that if you walk around a lot in your riding pants this will cause the waterproof lining in the crutch to chafe and then leak. To combat this I park my arse when I get off the bike and don't move. Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. :whistle:

[pritch]

you can buy all the spray on shit you like, but it washes off when it gets wet which is te fucking irony.


Ummm in most modern suits the waterproof lining is inside the suit. The outside layer of the suit is mainly there to prevent road rash. The spray on stuff might wash off eventually but it can help the outer layer keep water out for a while. It's the inner lining though that has to keep you dry.

Or not.

[Maha]

Sad experience suggests that if it rains hard enough, and you ride long enough, you will get wet. Even in Goretex.

Kathmandu sell the Nikwax range, the sportwash followed the waterproof spray can help, but this is best done in summer when the gear will dry quickly without resorting to artificial heat.

I'm reliably informed that if you walk around a lot in your riding pants this will cause the waterproof lining in the crutch to chafe and then leak. To combat this I park my arse when I get off the bike and don't move. Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. :whistle:

This true, the only sure fire way to stay dry is A: Stay at home or B: Invest in a one piece rain suit.
I have good gear but the wet stuff still finds a way in at times. The Dri Rider rain jacket I have is brilliant and I will wear it even if it's not raining, keeps out the wind chill.
I think at worst now, I may get bit wet around the top half on my pants (ok that does not sound right, but you know what I mean) ;)
The rainsuit I have for sale is cheaper than a bottle of ''waterproof'' spray.

[Bald Eagle]

yellow pvc leggings and jacket from te whare whare stinks when new flaps in the breeze but keeps the water out I'm told