Waterproofing clothing

[tweeder]

What do y'all use to waterproof your clothing? I have joe rocket clothing that ain't as waterproof as it once was. I don't care for the spray on as I would rather soak or add something to the wash and make sure its coated. Anything out there that'll do this?

 

[jnt]

Aerostich.com has several products, many specific to GoreTex, but still effective on other technical fabrics. Outdoor stores such as REI also carry products that work.

HTH

 

[NancysToy]

If you are talking textile riding gear, I use Nikwax Tech Wash for cleaning. The waterproofing lasts longer, and renewal "takes" better. I usually use waterproofing sprays, but Nikwax probably has some products that you can apply with an applicator. Most are meant for boots, but they may work OK. None of the clothing is ever as waterproof as new, after it starts to lose effectiveness.

If you are talking rain gear of some sort, you can apply seam sealer for tents to obvious flaws and seams, but once the main fabric starts to leak, they never get better.

 

[COOLMACHINE]

Scotchguard

I know I have used Scotchguard in the past on my hunting clothes. Worked well. Nothing bad to say about it. Let us know what you use and how you like it will you? Thanks. Jerry

 

[patdcop]

+1 on nikwax

http://www.nikwax.com/en-us/index.php

 

[tweeder]

Yes the jacket and pants are textile

 

[bone crusher]

I don't use waterproof clothing...if I get stuck in a rainstorm in the summer, I'm fine with that...

I'm not going to be riding in 50 degrees and rain anyway, so no concern with that...

The storm I was caught in last summer (tail end of tropical storm that I drove in for 1.5 hours), it wouldn't have mattered what you were wearing...you would've gotten wet...my 'waterproof' boots had about 3 inches of water in them by the time I got home...was soaked beyond belief...but, it was 85 degrees....so it felt good!

 

[boborgera]

I don't use waterproof clothing...if I get stuck in a rainstorm in the summer, I'm fine with that...

:agree: I do have rain gear in the trunk. Been carrying it around on my last three bikes. Have yet to take it out of the rapping's for two reasons,
One = I'll never be Abel to fold it back again.
Two = I really don't want to get it wet.

 

[NancysToy]

[ I do have rain gear in the trunk. Been carrying it around on my last three bikes. Have yet to take it out of the wrapping's for two reasons,
One = I'll never be ablel to fold it back again.
Two = I really don't want to get it wet.

Three = It no longer fits. :roflblack:

 

[dltang]

I always have rain gear in my trunk. So far nothing has worked perfect but it has been a fantastic blessing on many an occasion. I ride in the rain a lot, I never or very seldom allow it to stop me. I am intrigued by the information I read on the Nikwax site. I may try rainproofing my riding jacket, then all I would have to do is throw on the bottoms when I hit the rain. Just a little less hassle.

 

[Some Guy]

Three = It no longer fits. :roflblack:

Too funny!!! :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[bone crusher]

Three = It no longer fits. :roflblack:

:roflblack::roflblack:hyea::roflblack:

 

[Some Guy]

I always have rain gear in my trunk. So far nothing has worked perfect but it has been a fantastic blessing on many an occasion. I ride in the rain a lot, I never or very seldom allow it to stop me. I am intrigued by the information I read on the Nikwax site. I may try rainproofing my riding jacket, then all I would have to do is throw on the bottoms when I hit the rain. Just a little less hassle.

Hey Deb!
I have Nelson-Rigg Volante rain gear. You know how much rain you, Brian and I encountered last May on the Banner Run to Cleveland and back...I was completely dry throughout. Also, when Firefly and I rode to Gatlinburg and back in September, we rode about 600 miles in the rain (between there-and-back) and I was completely dry all the time.

Rain gear: you get what you pay for. :thumbup:

 

[boborgera]

Three = It no longer fits. :roflblack:

Wow, That's just cruel.
But probably true! :gaah:

 

[NancysToy]

Wow, That's just cruel.
But probably true! :gaah:

Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Still friends? :shemademe_smilie:

 

[boborgera]

Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Still friends? :shemademe_smilie:

Of cause, :2thumbs:

But i almost took the rain suit out to see if it would fit.
One look Na, I'll never fold it back into the plastic package.

 

[NancysToy]

Of cause, :2thumbs:

But i almost took the rain suit out to see if it would fit.
One look Na, I'll never fold it back into the plastic package.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
I never fold my rainsuits after I open the packages. For one thing, it eventually causes leaks, like a tent that is folded in the same place repeatedly. I separately roll the top and bottom tightly. I secure the bottoms with the integral foot stirrups. For the jacket, I use a couple of rubber bands. The rain gloves and boots go into a Ziploc bag.

 

[sabunim5]

+1 on nikwax

http://www.nikwax.com/en-us/index.php

I can vouch for both the wash and the repellent. :thumbup:

 

[boborgera]

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
I never fold my rainsuits after I open the packages. For one thing, it eventually causes leaks, like a tent that is folded in the same place repeatedly. I separately roll the top and bottom tightly. I secure the bottoms with the integral foot stirrups. For the jacket, I use a couple of rubber bands. The rain gloves and boots go into a Ziploc bag.

Can't leak if i leave it in trunk in the original package and never take it out to ware :roflblack: All kidding aside i hate stopping to put rain gear on. Maybe it's because i once spent 10 years 1 year in Tacoma Wa.:yikes:

 

[BHawksworth]

I have a Triumph one-piece rainsuit from when I had a 595i. I have an HD Canal Street two-piece from when I owned a Deuce (traded on an RT). I have a FieldSheer thermal suit that is rainproof from when I rode a Hayabusa. I would always choose to buy a rainsuit for the purposes of not getting wet, though I have had many other textile suits, including Joe Rocket brand.