I´ve been looking through the internet for about 3 hours for something to make my motorcycle gear waterproof, and this is the best video I´ve found. Best recipe, best review, awesome, you sir, won my subscription. Keep on!
@Tjah Angon its just silcone. I heard there are 2 types of silcone though, type 1 and 2, you need type 1 silicone, supposedly smells a bit like vinegar, and its also called acitate cure silicone.
What is great is you can vary the application by amount and area of the garment to maximize breathability. For example, arm pits get little rain but needs to breathe .
Thank you so much for this thorough and detailed process. I have gone back a few times to c clarify some questions i had and you had already covered it. I used oderless spirits here in the U.S.and it worked well on gloves, jackets and scarves. Then my grandmother asked me to waterproof her fabric raincoat. It uses quite a lot of a large jar, but it came out beautully. I will say that after 24 hours in the sealed ar, the solution sealed over more than I expected. I stirred it up as well as i could, and removed some chunks with a fork, and I was back in business. I'll be using this D.I.Y. forever now, thanks again!
For Italian audience may be BENZINA AVIO . Per gli italiani il White Spirit penso che sia la BENZINA AVIO che può essere trovata oltre che nei Brico come OBI anche molto semplicemente nei supermercati nei reparti detersivi. È utilizzata come smacchiatore.
@@marziocerini6043 la confusione regna... La traduzione dal tedesco sarebbe quello che dico io... Dall'inglese... è come dici tu. Difatto io direi...la qualunque... sgrassante che non lasci residui oleosi va bene.(di fatto la benzina avio come anche l'alcol isopropilico evaporano in fretta senza lasciare residui) Io ho usato la avio ed ha funzionato.
Definitely going to try this. A couple of things though, to do scarves and head wraps, insert a balloon and inflate before application. For larger garments, pour the mixture in a squirt bottle.
It reminds me of the old japara oilskins and parkas when i was a kid,though they were a bit stiff until they had been worn a few times.Great video many thanks.
going to use this on my garage /garden trousers and old trainers --saving wet legs and feet when pressure washing..simple but clever ideas --also the chain wax is simple genius... I hitched Aus as a kid and was made very welcome by many. The generosity obviously remains in you blokes,,
I never thought about this. I am thinking of putting another layer of tarp or canvas. Our tents all lead but this treatment should reduce this problem.
This is precisely how you seam seal tents that aren’t factory sealed. Never considered it on cycle clothing. May try it. Cheaper than buying a Gortex coat! Does look like it discolours the black fabric tho so I guess you could try a purpose made nixwax coating or something.
Thank you yet again for your selflessness and patience with such detailed descriptions that are easy to follow. Right up there with the game changers of you tube videos.
oh man!!! i cant belive you did demo under the cold water shower. I allways enjoy your videos. The things I learn with Mr. Macgyver, starting with waxing my chains and now, this one. Cheers from Portugal
First of all. It's great to see cycling videos of people of the southern hemisphere. Here in Argentina the winter is coming and I 100% understand you (even with the latitude). This idea is great, but I wanna know if can I use it too apply on Mt jeans, not all the jeans, only near the foot, to displace the water from the rain.
Thanks for the video. I now have cheap waterproof gloves and gaiters all ready for a Uk winter. Now, any chance you could show me how to make a cheap waterproof and breathable jacket and trousers? No? Oh well, at least I’ve saved enough with your video tips to buy the expensive ones. Mate, bloody great videos.
Gave this a try on my "showerproof" bags. Some with waterproof fabric but not seams. Some just a synthetic canvas so... they all got a dose of silicone. My initial mix was too concentrated and didn't dissolve well but patience prevailed. With the bags sitting on the line most of the day I left them there when it rained in the afternoon and yep! No water crept in, even with zippers stopping ingress. Lovely stuff Oz Cycle.
Greetings from Nashville, TN. Before I ask my question, I'd just like to compliment you on having by far THE BEST cycling channel on UA-cam. Your information and hacks are remarkable: so useful, grounded in rigorous research, and thorough, so that the technologically mistake prone, like myself, glide to success. Awesome info! Now my question is: Have you used your waterproofing formula on the typical polyester/spandex winter fleece cycling jerseys and pants that one typically buys from China on AliExpress? If so, did it work? Thank you again for all your efforts. Wishing you continued success and great rides.
The UA-camr Rekagy sent me here, and boy am I pleased she did. Bloody Awesome video!! I'm a rigger and I'm always working outside, do I'm going to do this with my leather gloves, and if it works like the video shows, it'll be a Godsend - especially in winter 😂 . Thank you so much.
I keep on finding 9 dislikes in these useful DIY tips that are most useful. They are eye openers. Businessmen should not feel threatened but should support these methods by providing more cost effective silicon and ethanol. They cost less but allow more people to waterproof their items. Even necessarily just for the sake of preparedness and safety. But safety always pays back.
Wow, great idea. I have always purchased waterproof aerosol spray, which is very toxic and expensive. Whenever I spray my tent, for example, I get a terrible headache that lasts the whole day. I had to start wearing a respirator. This looks like a much less toxic process.
A nice DIY video. I don’t know about the long term chemical exposure question, but I would suggest that getting silicone caulk that is safe for aquaria fabrication might be useful since it tends to be biologically inert which should render it safe for your application. Additionally, it’s probably a good idea to where some sort of eye protection during compounding and application. It doesn’t look like huge health hazard but it’s a possibility. Other than that it seems like useful method for a host of applications. In a couple of “rain rides” I was amazed at the weight of water I was carrying in my riding kit. And the cooling was compounded by evaporation. As long as I was climbing things were okay. The descents were popicling however.
I used Gorilla Clear grip to seal the needle hole filled seams, in some cordura over-mitts followed by three progressively thicker coats of silicone and mineral spirits (with dry time inbetween coats). The back hand side of the mits was a breathable material which I treated with a waterproofing Nikwax (retreatment will be necessary over time with the Nikwax). So far so good with hands staying dry.
great video my first attempt failed this time I upped the silicone ratio and lathered it on thickly, rain forecast for this weekends commute so will report back with results.
Made me chuckle.... the nice thing about winter riding in Canada is that it is almost never wet. The water doesn't get close to the melted state except sometimes for short periods to create a slippery smooth layer of ice hidden under our later falling snow. You don't get wet , except from sweat, and you don't have to wait for the trails to dry up in order to not wreck the trails. Your advice is applicable to our autumn.
I ride mtb,and I have a different setup than you, but my set up is not as cycling specific. I ride all year long, even in harsh weather, I have winter/rain day shoes, which are Five Ten Freerider High Eps for summer I have freerider High as for jacket, I have a jacket with zipper in the arm pit to elbow area, it's waterproof, and light weight , and pricey but I got it for less than half price in my local shop. when it gets too warm in armpit area I just open up the zippers, but if I get too warm all over, I just take it off. the key to staying warm is layering up. for gloves I size up, so I can fit fleece gloves inside, and nitrile glove between if I need waterproofing, and when I need the breathability but not waterproofing, I just take the Nitrile gloves off. for keeping my ankle area dry, I wear plastic bags, it works great, apart from some bags the color is transferring to the socks.
That’s the same stuff I used on my cars soft top convertible , it will last 1 year ! Also prevents staining like Scotch bright fabric protector! Comes in a aerosol-spray !
I really don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. Every time I see one of your videos and think I might not be interested in the topic I watch it and learn something so useful I end up thinking I cant believe I almost didn't watch that.
Glad to hear you like the vids e k. A lot of UA-camrs do extra promo work to get more subs. Im a bit old skool...like word of mouth. Plus the thrill of discovering a channel you like 😁
Very good to know, but waterproofing without breathability is a trade-off because it keeps water in as well as out. Treated gloves would be great on rainy rides, but also have an untreated pair for hot rides if your hands sweat a lot.
Nice one Steve. I am going to try this. I thought you may try applying it using a spray bottle as someone else has also suggested. Keep up the great work mate.
Well 10° is kind of end summer time up here... Also, goretex is an expensive gimmick and is not breathable when wet. I remember this video and didn't thought it would be useful until now. Under armor make ''waterproof" boots that are more like very water resistant. Anyway, 6h in the boreal forest and your feet will be kind of humid. This trick will be useful but I will keep some area breathable since they'll be under the gaitor anyway. See ya mr OZ 👋
I have a question, how long does this coating last on say, nylon, polyester, or cotton? I have some pants I want to waterproof and am hoping they will last the winter without needing a reapplication. Anyone got an idea?
So with the treating of one side of material, the non-treated body side is going to soak up water from your body perspiration. To stay truely warm, keep your insulated layer dry from both sides. If you siliconize the outside, you might use a vapor barrier on the body side. Use a polypropylene base layer, then the vapor barrier, then the insulation and then the waterproofing coating or layer. Have fun.
Thank you sooo much, I’m a mountain bike rider and am definitely going to do this with socks gloves and thighs of trousers! 😂 probably even one of my hoodies Thank you !
Love your waterproofing DIY... just curious if the fabric is breathable anymore? Would your skin feel very sweaty as the moisture on your skin is unable to escape?
Brilliant idea. Any thoughts on if this is safe to use on wool? (I'm thinking of my showerspass wool gloves that soak up water on the outside but are okay about blocking water on the inside.)
Not a good idea. The reason for using wool as a performance fabric is that wool is a natural fibre that opens up and closes a bit like a fur cone. If you spray it with silicone then it can’t perform as it should do and thus you have just turned the wool into a less performance fabric that costs a fraction of the price of wool.
@@KaZso7 garnment = only softshell, not good results with normal rain clothing garn...the silicon peels off, good results on a Endura MT500 RainPant, i feel no difference about the breathability
Now this was the video i was looking for , water proofing my out door clothes .I'm glad he used the " kiss" method .Now i know what type of materials not to use it on. Thanks mate !
Exciting video. How does the coating fair in the washing machine? Can things be washed at 40 degC? How many washes before the coating no longer works? Have you tried treating a car?
Great frugal tip! Love the demonstrations and getting the utmost value out of even the cheapie garments. I'm curious though... how does the weather proofing go with regular washing? If a garment is regular wear (commuting or at least a few uses a week), I try to minimise machine & detergent washes by quick rinsing and air drying; but it's always at the back of my mind of how machine washes affect garment longevity.
I used your advice on a quite expensive "nano" drybag that had become totally useless after just a few months. Fantastic result! Thank you so much! 🌼 I wasn't sure if folds in the material would become glued together after drying, so I made sure the bag was expanded. Was I overcautious?
Ingredients: ~1 qt (946 ml) Odourless Mineral Spirits (aka White Spirit or Mineral Turpentine) to 100% Clear Silicone ~2.6 oz (1 tube, 83ml). Mix anywhere from 1:1 to 3:1... does not have to be exact since mineral spirits will evaporate after application. Need mixing container and paint brush (cleaned out with mineral spirits when done).
In South oz it can get quite cold in winter especially in the southern hills of Adelaide where i am. Victoria and Tasmania moreso. Forecast for uk is looking up as long as your from the midlands down.
Mate I'm 3mins into this. I've been online all day really frustrated because I can't afford gortex and it's pissing down with rain so I can't go out to work on my motorbike. Buuuttt..... I think your video has the all the answers I need! I got too excited and had to pause to write a comment. I will report back once I finish the video please don't let me down! Haha
@@stevenleffanue traffic lights. I go from a state of full power wind to nothing. And in Sydney it gets pretty hot even though it's raining. So I sweat like crazy and then get a bit of wind, it's an endless cycle
I like your videos. Tx a lot. Somebody mentioned about potential health risks which made me concerned also. (Respiratory, skin and liver toxicity, also carcinogenic). Just did a quick research on internet (Not quite sure yet, as it needs more browsing) but it seems like silicon sealant is safe once it is cured. All hazardous risks talked about are during the application and curing process. Meaning, skin contact or inhaling the toxin evaporated from silicone sealant before it is dried. Once it is dried, silicone itself doesn’t pose any health risk. And long term toxicity is probably applied to workers who use the product for years without proper protections during the use. If anybody finds any information that clearly talks about silicone health risk after being dried please let us know. Nobody wants to spread the toxin on all of his cloth in washing machine
Rode for two hours in the rain this morning. I enjoyed it even though some of me got wet. Less breathability after applying your mixture might be a concern even if you use another layer for absorption. One thing to test is how often you might need to reapply after washing and drying the garments several times.
It should last the life of the garment. Yes you can wash it as usual. If the garment starts to loose its waterproofing just put another coat of the mixture on.
A couple of questions. Could this treatment be used successfully on lenses? Like glasses or the protective case of a GoPro-type camera? And as for overshoes, what about coating the inside only, so they hold water for heat retention but don't leak through to the shoes when they get sodden on longer rides? Thanks, great channel!!
Thanks so much for this detailed video! It's very helpful. Would you say this mixture and treatment also makes seams waterproof? Meaning water cannot come through the seams either. Or would you recommend using a seam sealer or seam sealer tape to seams in addition? I actually was curious to if this mixture could be used in place of seam sealers too.
Road winter gloves, MTB gloves and saddle bag DONE !! Looking to do my soft shell jacket and my canvas swag and tent. I can see this being my most used tip since the chain waxing.
great hacks not just to keep cost down but like your wax performs better. what are the garmants like after a wash do they need another application or are they good for several washes
I,ve stumbled across your channel a while ago and i love it immediately. Thx for your posts, it's very informative and usefull. Hope the best for you. i'm curious, is it really waterproof? i mean are the pore's of the fabric are covered with that thing. Maybe water repellent is more likely. sorry for my english, it's not my native language :)
What happens if we throw our clothes to washing machine? Do we have to repeat the process? Also did you ever try dying your clothes? By the way thanks for the video you are the best sir.
if it wasn't for your chain waxing video, this could quite possibly be the best video i've ever seen on youtube! thanks!
+1 here. amazed about the usability of your DIY solutions.
subscibed and a fan
thanks, keep it going!
Someone give this man the Nobel Peace Prize !!!
absolutely love his videos so much value !!!
Coooool, you have the best DIY cycling tricks on UA-cam, thanks
I´ve been looking through the internet for about 3 hours for something to make my motorcycle gear waterproof, and this is the best video I´ve found. Best recipe, best review, awesome, you sir, won my subscription. Keep on!
Waxed cotton or plastic. Plastic is more waterproof.
What silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
@Tjah Angon its just silcone. I heard there are 2 types of silcone though, type 1 and 2, you need type 1 silicone, supposedly smells a bit like vinegar, and its also called acitate cure silicone.
What is great is you can vary the application by amount and area of the garment to maximize breathability. For example, arm pits get little rain but needs to breathe .
Breathability is a major concern of mine
I'm a big fan of silicone I use it for all kinds of stuff! Never thought to dilute it like this and use it as such, brilliant idea!
what silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
Thank you so much for this thorough and detailed process. I have gone back a few times to c clarify some questions i had and you had already covered it. I used oderless spirits here in the U.S.and it worked well on gloves, jackets and scarves. Then my grandmother asked me to waterproof her fabric raincoat. It uses quite a lot of a large jar, but it came out beautully. I will say that after 24 hours in the sealed ar, the solution sealed over more than I expected. I stirred it up as well as i could, and removed some chunks with a fork, and I was back in business.
I'll be using this D.I.Y. forever now, thanks again!
What spirits brand did you use?
what silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
@@tjahangon7286 How many times are you asking the same question, you have been answered in full. Knock it off you annoying bufoon.
white spirit: in german it is: Spezial Waschbenzin (Bei obi und Bauhaus z.B.) 1 Liter um die 5-6eur
Mi Schuer
Danke vielmals
For Italian audience may be BENZINA AVIO .
Per gli italiani il White Spirit penso che sia la BENZINA AVIO che può essere trovata oltre che nei Brico come OBI anche molto semplicemente nei supermercati nei reparti detersivi.
È utilizzata come smacchiatore.
@@PaoloCairoli Che sappia io è acqua ragia
@@marziocerini6043 la confusione regna... La traduzione dal tedesco sarebbe quello che dico io... Dall'inglese... è come dici tu. Difatto io direi...la qualunque... sgrassante che non lasci residui oleosi va bene.(di fatto la benzina avio come anche l'alcol isopropilico evaporano in fretta senza lasciare residui) Io ho usato la avio ed ha funzionato.
Ich habe gerade dran gedacht ... aber ich dachte erst, "White Spirit" wäre Brennspiritus.
This is probably best hack I've viewed. I will sure be riding in the rain more frequently!
Thanks you for sharing this money savings tip.
Definitely going to try this. A couple of things though, to do scarves and head wraps, insert a balloon and inflate before application. For larger garments, pour the mixture in a squirt bottle.
Awesome tips. Thanx man!
what silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
@@tjahangon7286 The kind you use in the bathroom or shower to seal cracks and corners. Check the video at 4:00 ;)
Wizard of Oz! This is brilliant! Thank you so much.
It reminds me of the old japara oilskins and parkas when i was a kid,though they were a bit stiff until they had been worn a few times.Great video many thanks.
If that works, I'll suggest you for the Bycicle - Nobel - Prize.
going to use this on my garage /garden trousers and old trainers --saving wet legs and feet when pressure washing..simple but clever ideas --also the chain wax is simple genius... I hitched Aus as a kid and was made very welcome by many. The generosity obviously remains in you blokes,,
🙏🏽
I guess you could do this to tent fly sheets. Top tip and great timing!
I never thought about this. I am thinking of putting another layer of tarp or canvas. Our tents all lead but this treatment should reduce this problem.
This is precisely how you seam seal tents that aren’t factory sealed. Never considered it on cycle clothing. May try it. Cheaper than buying a Gortex coat! Does look like it discolours the black fabric tho so I guess you could try a purpose made nixwax coating or something.
Thank you yet again for your selflessness and patience with such detailed descriptions that are easy to follow. Right up there with the game changers of you tube videos.
My GF and I just planned a water-proofing date night. Thanks for your fantastic content!
Wow that sounds very romantic!
oh man!!! i cant belive you did demo under the cold water shower.
I allways enjoy your videos.
The things I learn with Mr. Macgyver, starting with waxing my chains and now, this one.
Cheers from Portugal
First of all. It's great to see cycling videos of people of the southern hemisphere. Here in Argentina the winter is coming and I 100% understand you (even with the latitude).
This idea is great, but I wanna know if can I use it too apply on Mt jeans, not all the jeans, only near the foot, to displace the water from the rain.
Yup,sure Brian,it will work on jeans. You can alternatively use wax on jeans.
Thanks for the video. I now have cheap waterproof gloves and gaiters all ready for a Uk winter. Now, any chance you could show me how to make a cheap waterproof and breathable jacket and trousers? No? Oh well, at least I’ve saved enough with your video tips to buy the expensive ones. Mate, bloody great videos.
Also don't underestimate how good a thin layer of wool is. Whilst it still does absorb moisture, it remains warm!
Love this video; just what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this! :)
Gave this a try on my "showerproof" bags. Some with waterproof fabric but not seams. Some just a synthetic canvas so... they all got a dose of silicone. My initial mix was too concentrated and didn't dissolve well but patience prevailed.
With the bags sitting on the line most of the day I left them there when it rained in the afternoon and yep! No water crept in, even with zippers stopping ingress. Lovely stuff Oz Cycle.
Glad to hear it worked for you Rick and first time I ever heard someone drying things in the rain haha 😂
what silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Greetings from Nashville, TN. Before I ask my question, I'd just like to compliment you on having by far THE BEST cycling channel on UA-cam. Your information and hacks are remarkable: so useful, grounded in rigorous research, and thorough, so that the technologically mistake prone, like myself, glide to success. Awesome info! Now my question is: Have you used your waterproofing formula on the typical polyester/spandex winter fleece cycling jerseys and pants that one typically buys from China on AliExpress? If so, did it work? Thank you again for all your efforts. Wishing you continued success and great rides.
Thanx Keith. Yes it will waterproof fleecy spandex but renders it less breathable.
what silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
Thank you very much for this video. Very Helpful. You are a very authentic person.
The UA-camr Rekagy sent me here, and boy am I pleased she did. Bloody Awesome video!! I'm a rigger and I'm always working outside, do I'm going to do this with my leather gloves, and if it works like the video shows, it'll be a Godsend - especially in winter 😂 . Thank you so much.
Hmmm, with leather gloves I would rather use something like shoe grease, based on Mink oil or alike
I keep on finding 9 dislikes in these useful DIY tips that are most useful. They are eye openers. Businessmen should not feel threatened but should support these methods by providing more cost effective silicon and ethanol. They cost less but allow more people to waterproof their items. Even necessarily just for the sake of preparedness and safety. But safety always pays back.
Wow, great idea. I have always purchased waterproof aerosol spray, which is very toxic and expensive. Whenever I spray my tent, for example, I get a terrible headache that lasts the whole day. I had to start wearing a respirator. This looks like a much less toxic process.
A nice DIY video.
I don’t know about the long term chemical exposure question, but I would suggest that getting silicone caulk that is safe for aquaria fabrication might be useful since it tends to be biologically inert which should render it safe for your application. Additionally, it’s probably a good idea to where some sort of eye protection during compounding and application. It doesn’t look like huge health hazard but it’s a possibility. Other than that it seems like useful method for a host of applications.
In a couple of “rain rides” I was amazed at the weight of water I was carrying in my riding kit. And the cooling was compounded by evaporation. As long as I was climbing things were okay. The descents were popicling however.
Eye protection is a hood suggestion Charles...thnx. Yeh,clothes get wet and out of shape when soaked.
I used Gorilla Clear grip to seal the needle hole filled seams,
in some cordura over-mitts followed by three progressively thicker coats of silicone and mineral spirits (with dry time inbetween coats). The back hand side of the mits was a breathable material which I treated with a waterproofing Nikwax (retreatment will be necessary over time with the Nikwax). So far so good with hands staying dry.
I'm going to try this on sheer curtains to see if I can use them outdoors around my patio thnx so much
fantastic video does doing this process make you sweat more is my only concern thanks very informative .
great video my first attempt failed this time I upped the silicone ratio and lathered it on thickly, rain forecast for this weekends commute so will report back with results.
Well, how did it go?
One of the best, valuable videos on UA-cam! Thank you for your work! Good Luck!
Made me chuckle.... the nice thing about winter riding in Canada is that it is almost never wet. The water doesn't get close to the melted state except sometimes for short periods to create a slippery smooth layer of ice hidden under our later falling snow. You don't get wet , except from sweat, and you don't have to wait for the trails to dry up in order to not wreck the trails. Your advice is applicable to our autumn.
Unless you live out in Western Canada.
I ride mtb,and I have a different setup than you, but my set up is not as cycling specific.
I ride all year long, even in harsh weather,
I have winter/rain day shoes, which are Five Ten Freerider High Eps
for summer I have freerider High
as for jacket, I have a jacket with zipper in the arm pit to elbow area, it's waterproof, and light weight , and pricey but I got it for less than half price in my local shop.
when it gets too warm in armpit area I just open up the zippers, but if I get too warm all over, I just take it off.
the key to staying warm is layering up.
for gloves I size up, so I can fit fleece gloves inside, and nitrile glove between if I need waterproofing, and when I need the breathability but not waterproofing, I just take the Nitrile gloves off.
for keeping my ankle area dry, I wear plastic bags, it works great, apart from some bags the color is transferring to the socks.
Thanks. I'm going to try this on undershirts, to make them sweatproof on the chest and back.
That’s the same stuff I used on my cars soft top convertible , it will last 1 year ! Also prevents staining like Scotch bright fabric protector! Comes in a aerosol-spray !
I really don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. Every time I see one of your videos and think I might not be interested in the topic I watch it and learn something so useful I end up thinking I cant believe I almost didn't watch that.
Glad to hear you like the vids e k. A lot of UA-camrs do extra promo work to get more subs. Im a bit old skool...like word of mouth. Plus the thrill of discovering a channel you like 😁
Very good to know, but waterproofing without breathability is a trade-off because it keeps water in as well as out. Treated gloves would be great on rainy rides, but also have an untreated pair for hot rides if your hands sweat a lot.
Great idea and as always a funny and thorough vid. 10 out of 10!
AMAZING. Love it. Going to do this for my jeans for while riding in the rain
Nice one Steve. I am going to try this. I thought you may try applying it using a spray bottle as someone else has also suggested. Keep up the great work mate.
THANK YOU MASTER!!!! cheers from Chile :)
Awsome method. I think it is the best for the paniers also. Great videos as usual. Thanks.
Well 10° is kind of end summer time up here... Also, goretex is an expensive gimmick and is not breathable when wet. I remember this video and didn't thought it would be useful until now. Under armor make ''waterproof" boots that are more like very water resistant. Anyway, 6h in the boreal forest and your feet will be kind of humid. This trick will be useful but I will keep some area breathable since they'll be under the gaitor anyway. See ya mr OZ 👋
I have a question, how long does this coating last on say, nylon, polyester, or cotton? I have some pants I want to waterproof and am hoping they will last the winter without needing a reapplication. Anyone got an idea?
It lasts about 1 month heavy use. I use my cap often.
WOW. Great tips as always. Thank you so much...
So with the treating of one side of material, the non-treated body side is going to soak up water from your body perspiration. To stay truely warm, keep your insulated layer dry from both sides. If you siliconize the outside, you might use a vapor barrier on the body side. Use a polypropylene base layer, then the vapor barrier, then the insulation and then the waterproofing coating or layer. Have fun.
Yes,a breathable layer underneath is advisable
Thank you sooo much, I’m a mountain bike rider and am definitely going to do this with socks gloves and thighs of trousers! 😂 probably even one of my hoodies
Thank you !
neoprene overshoes get so heavy when wet.... I would tread them, just for performance. Also, the mid back part of your pants is a great idea to threat
neoprene is waterproof. The water leaks in from seams in stitching or where the ends are.
The Bill Nyle of cycling. Love it
Great video, thank you for your work.
Great stuff, I love your work.
Love your waterproofing DIY... just curious if the fabric is breathable anymore? Would your skin feel very sweaty as the moisture on your skin is unable to escape?
Brilliant idea. Any thoughts on if this is safe to use on wool? (I'm thinking of my showerspass wool gloves that soak up water on the outside but are okay about blocking water on the inside.)
Not a good idea. The reason for using wool as a performance fabric is that wool is a natural fibre that opens up and closes a bit like a fur cone. If you spray it with silicone then it can’t perform as it should do and thus you have just turned the wool into a less performance fabric that costs a fraction of the price of wool.
I've tried it. Works perfect. Thank you so much!!!!
How did your gears let out the sweat after the treatment? I ám interested in your experience. What garnment did you treat?
@@KaZso7 garnment = only softshell, not good results with normal rain clothing garn...the silicon peels off, good results on a Endura MT500 RainPant, i feel no difference about the breathability
what silicone did he use? Is that a silicone sealant?
Now this was the video i was looking for , water proofing my out door clothes .I'm glad he used the " kiss" method .Now i know what type of materials not to use it on. Thanks mate !
I wonder if this could work for upholstery and car interiors wow the possibilities seem endless...
Exciting video. How does the coating fair in the washing machine? Can things be washed at 40 degC? How many washes before the coating no longer works? Have you tried treating a car?
Absolutely brilliant. Living in Ohio, we get a substantial amount of rain and snow. This is an absolute game changer!
Think I'm gonna try it on my MTB frame. Should be much easier to clean it after a muddy ride.
I was just thinking about it. How is it?
Didnt think of it untill now
Doesn't it soak through and make the inside all rubbery too?
Great frugal tip! Love the demonstrations and getting the utmost value out of even the cheapie garments. I'm curious though... how does the weather proofing go with regular washing? If a garment is regular wear (commuting or at least a few uses a week), I try to minimise machine & detergent washes by quick rinsing and air drying; but it's always at the back of my mind of how machine washes affect garment longevity.
Washes fine as silicone is a synthetic
I used your advice on a quite expensive "nano" drybag that had become totally useless after just a few months. Fantastic result! Thank you so much! 🌼
I wasn't sure if folds in the material would become glued together after drying, so I made sure the bag was expanded. Was I overcautious?
Once set the material can be flexed a bit but not overly otherwise the silicone breaks and water gets thru. Try keeping the bag in the expanded shape.
@@stevenleffanue Thanks! 👍
Ingredients: ~1 qt (946 ml) Odourless Mineral Spirits (aka White Spirit or Mineral Turpentine) to 100% Clear Silicone ~2.6 oz (1 tube, 83ml). Mix anywhere from 1:1 to 3:1... does not have to be exact since mineral spirits will evaporate after application. Need mixing container and paint brush (cleaned out with mineral spirits when done).
What silicone should I choose to make this? water / oily or neutral
This is amazing . Loves your vids
Cold and wet. Sounds like summer here in the UK.
In South oz it can get quite cold in winter especially in the southern hills of Adelaide where i am. Victoria and Tasmania moreso. Forecast for uk is looking up as long as your from the midlands down.
Have you tried this in a spray bottle? I would like to try it on a winter jacket. Wondering if spraying it on would be easier. Thanks for the video!
No haven't tried spraying it.
Mate I'm 3mins into this. I've been online all day really frustrated because I can't afford gortex and it's pissing down with rain so I can't go out to work on my motorbike.
Buuuttt..... I think your video has the all the answers I need! I got too excited and had to pause to write a comment. I will report back once I finish the video please don't let me down! Haha
Alright looks awesome I'm gonna try it! Just a bit worried about the breathability but see how we go
Why do you need breathability on motorbike?
@@stevenleffanue traffic lights. I go from a state of full power wind to nothing. And in Sydney it gets pretty hot even though it's raining. So I sweat like crazy and then get a bit of wind, it's an endless cycle
But if its warm weather and rainy , its like swimming 😂
Thanks for the great video. I'll give it a shot this week end.
Thanks for making this! I’m gonna waterproof my backpack :)
@linneatrygg1460 how did it work on your backpack?
I just bought a ton of winter cycling kit (jerseys, a jacket, and shoe covers) and I can’t wait to try your waterproofing slurry on them!
linseed oil on cloth can burst into flame as well
can you save the balance in a sealed jar? Will it keep for re-use later? If so, how long will it keep?
Yes. With a good seal on the lid it should last indefinitely.
This is wonderful tip! Defenitely need to try
I like your videos. Tx a lot. Somebody mentioned about potential health risks which made me concerned also. (Respiratory, skin and liver toxicity, also carcinogenic). Just did a quick research on internet (Not quite sure yet, as it needs more browsing) but it seems like silicon sealant is safe once it is cured. All hazardous risks talked about are during the application and curing process. Meaning, skin contact or inhaling the toxin evaporated from silicone sealant before it is dried. Once it is dried, silicone itself doesn’t pose any health risk. And long term toxicity is probably applied to workers who use the product for years without proper protections during the use. If anybody finds any information that clearly talks about silicone health risk after being dried please let us know. Nobody wants to spread the toxin on all of his cloth in washing machine
Yes silicone is fine once dry and white spirits is universally used in dry cleaning. Glad you like the vids 😁
Rode for two hours in the rain this morning. I enjoyed it even though some of me got wet. Less breathability after applying your mixture might be a concern even if you use another layer for absorption. One thing to test is how often you might need to reapply after washing and drying the garments several times.
How often did you have to reapply it?
Super!!
How long it last?
Thanks!
As long as the garment usually.
Really great video! thanks! how long it takes until it wears off?? can I put the stuff in the wash machine?
It should last the life of the garment. Yes you can wash it as usual. If the garment starts to loose its waterproofing just put another coat of the mixture on.
great stuff Diy stuff, very informative and detailed. great work.
Will it work on leather gloves? Will wear cotton gloves as ur suggestion. Awesome video, thanks!
Not on leather,no
A couple of questions. Could this treatment be used successfully on lenses? Like glasses or the protective case of a GoPro-type camera?
And as for overshoes, what about coating the inside only, so they hold water for heat retention but don't leak through to the shoes when they get sodden on longer rides?
Thanks, great channel!!
It will fog up lenses as it is soft and opaque. As for lining inside of overshoes,give it a go and let us know how you get on??
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Underrated video ypthis deserves over 10 mil views for who wear gloves in certain places
I bought the ingredients today. I will try it on my MTB backpack today - let the storm come in! Waschbenzin is the German word.
I treated the Backpack today - It was sunny all day, dammed! I will tell you the result later :)
Thanks so much for this detailed video! It's very helpful. Would you say this mixture and treatment also makes seams waterproof? Meaning water cannot come through the seams either. Or would you recommend using a seam sealer or seam sealer tape to seams in addition? I actually was curious to if this mixture could be used in place of seam sealers too.
Its fine for seams too except where there is a lot of flexion required.
@@stevenleffanue Thank you
Road winter gloves, MTB gloves and saddle bag DONE !! Looking to do my soft shell jacket and my canvas swag and tent. I can see this being my most used tip since the chain waxing.
Gosh you must have used the whole tube of silicone Marc.
Marc Eden, Did you finally tested with softshell jacket?
@@tresorr1 No. Did my swag and tent and it does leave an odour behind util it's been aired thoroughly so decided to not test on my $$ jacket
Great job. Great video. Thank u so much 😊
13:23 Oz knew COVID was coming!!! Lol
Great video mate! What about silicone spray (the stuff to dry lub. stuff with) does it do the same trick?
Tried silicone spray and couldnt get it to work properly....its more of a lubricant than a semi-solid.
Looks great!, simple!, Any issues with skin reactions? When it's Dry there are no issues? Does it breath?
Once dry it is very inert so no skin reactions. Treating a fabric will reduce its breathability so its a good idea to wear a light under layer also.
great hacks not just to keep cost down but like your wax performs better. what are the garmants like after a wash do they need another application or are they good for several washes
Good for a lot of washes Sharon. You can put another coat of the silicone on anytime and it sticks to the old.
I might of missed this in the video but do you have to reapply after a while? Like once a year, start of the winter season, etc?
No it should be ok,silicone is extremely hardy. If you do find you need to retreat the new mixture will attach just fine.
truly amazing and useful to the top.
I,ve stumbled across your channel a while ago and i love it immediately. Thx for your posts, it's very informative and usefull. Hope the best for you.
i'm curious, is it really waterproof? i mean are the pore's of the fabric are covered with that thing. Maybe water repellent is more likely.
sorry for my english, it's not my native language :)
oh, and i love your chain wax and bike stand D.I.Y video. I'm planning to make and build it myself for my small shop. may God bless you :)
The treated fabric will be "waterproof"...an absorbent material will need 2 coats to make sure.
Hope all goes well with your shop 🚴♂️
thx for your quick reply :)
does it realy not discolorate or leave stains? I actualy might try this :)
Can you apply this on your bike frame? Any damage to the paint or carbon/aluminium?
Wouldnt reccomend it for carbon fibre products
@@stevenleffanue Cheers, thanks for the quick reply
What happens if we throw our clothes to washing machine? Do we have to repeat the process?
Also did you ever try dying your clothes? By the way thanks for the video you are the best sir.
Your clothes will still be waterproof after washing Kyle. Sorry I have no idea about dying clothes.