Gloves Waterproofing leather gloves?

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Anyone had any success waterproofing leather riding gloves? After reading a few threads I'm skeptical that even purpose-made waterproof gloves can be waterproof. But asking anyway.

I know some people use mink oil to waterproof cowboy boots. Will they work on gloves?

On one of those threads I read where somebody used some kind of wax made for motorcycle gloves, but an hour later I can't find the post now.

Any thoughts appreciated.
 
I use WD-40. Doesn't break down the fibres in the leather and beads up nicely. Marty
I think you're thinking of Wik Wax? The stuff that was used on all the vintage Belstaff gear.
 
I have tried in vain for many years to find a product that works and failed I havn't tried WD40 though. The only way I have found to keep my hands dry is to wear surgical nitrile gloves under the leather ones. it dosnt stop the leather getting wet but stops your hands turning the same colour as your gloves.
Paul
 
I just carry a pair of ice fishermen's gloves, made out of neoprene, don't get slick when wet, and don't take up much room, have been using them for years now and the cost was minimal, bought them at gander mountain. :biker:
 
I've tried the spray-on stuff, but it doesn't work, to my experience.

In the end, I went to the LMS, bought a pair of Joe Rocket waterproof gloves, and threw 'em in my pannier to have around for rainy days.
 
I use Sno Seal on my leather gloves and boots. It's always done really well for me. Before applying, I clean them really well, and heat the leather up with a hair dryer, so it absorbs the wax.

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Nicks wax for waterproofing boots do not know how it would work on gloves.

The best answer for waterproof gloves are Aerostich lobster claw gloves, one puts them on over your regular gloves so you do not loose protection, they are the only thing I have found that will keep your hands dry in the rain without giving up protection. They pack small and are great when it gets cold (windblocking).......I always have them with me .......Kieth:bow1:
 
Trekker said:
My Olympia waterproof gloves do stay mostly dry, but are kind of a pain to put on if my hands are even a little damp (the liner binds up and fights back).

I know exactly where your coming from Dave, take the gloves off pay for fuel then have a full blown wrestling match on the forcourt trying to get the darned things back on, I chewed my way through the last pair doing that. Folks at the pumps think your having a seizure, there is no way to look cool at this point, and if you do get them on over damp hands I guarantee they will turn inside out the next time you take them off.
OK rant over.
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sparkinator said:
I use Sno Seal on my leather gloves and boots. It's always done really well for me. Before applying, I clean them really well, and heat the leather up with a hair dryer, so it absorbs the wax.

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2nd that. I used it on leather cross country boots and it was very effective.
 
Renapur leather balsam. I got some from the NEC bike show in Birmingham 9 years ago. It good stuff. 250ml, the top went AWOL years ago, I've used about 3/4 and it's still as good as ever. I've done leathers, boots and gloves with the stuff.

http://www.renapur.com/
 
Hi Cush
sounds interesting stuff.
Whats it like to apply? Why the sponge bit? which tub is 200ml? I presume the travel pot is smaller.
 
WD40 contains silicone which is probably the reason it might work, however you can buy silicone shoe spray for your winter boots, etc. I give my gloves the occasional saddle soap treatment, and you can rub in Arctic Dubbin as a waterproofer. Neat's Foot Oil will keep the leather soft and will help waterproof (not too much, don't saturate the leather) and is available at horse supply stores. I hear Nik Wax is slippery if you get much of it on the palm side, but I've never used it.
 
alphafang said:
Hi Cush
sounds interesting stuff.
Whats it like to apply? Why the sponge bit? which tub is 200ml? I presume the travel pot is smaller.
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It's like a tub of grease. I wipe some out with my gloves (about the size you would use on a toothbrush), the sponge went years ago, and just work it in. I now use a Scotchbright sponge (the pan scrub type) to work it into your leathers and boots. Again just smear some out of the tub with the sponge and work it in.

I've only ever had a 250ml tub, I got it last century and I doubt I'll need any until the middle of the next decade.
 
yep, I got caught in the rain the other day and was wondering the same thing

after my summer gloves got wet, the next day they were stiff and uncomfortable

thanks for this thread, some good info here
 
You might also look at these -

http://www.rain-off.com/

I've got both the Aerostich ones and these (both have been severely tested! ;-) ), and the Rain-Offs work better for me. They even fit over my Gerbing heated gloves. I've also had some success with Techtron spray for boots (on gloves) -

http://www.rei.com/product/624530
 
Don't waterproof...it just makes things greasy. Aerostich sells XL Rubber Kitchen Gloves that fit just great over a standard heavy leather glove...and they only cost $3. They work GREAT...dry as a bone and excellent grip and finger dexterity. You might feel silly pulling them on the first time, but then you realize how wonderful they are...dry gloves, dry hands, great grip, and they take up very little space...in pinch you can wear them for dirty work on the bike, and if they rip, who cares, they were just $3! Best I've used (they may not work for heavily padded winter gloves if your hand are very large. Check it out. Dale
 
alphafang said:
Trekker said:
My Olympia waterproof gloves do stay mostly dry, but are kind of a pain to put on if my hands are even a little damp (the liner binds up and fights back).

I know exactly where your coming from Dave, take the gloves off pay for fuel then have a full blown wrestling match on the forcourt trying to get the darned things back on, I chewed my way through the last pair doing that. Folks at the pumps think your having a seizure, there is no way to look cool at this point, and if you do get them on over damp hands I guarantee they will turn inside out the next time you take them off.
OK rant over.
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Exactly my experience too with the Olympia waterproof gloves!
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