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 Post subject: Waterproof Jacket
PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:12 pm 
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My jacket is not waterproof and doesn't have waterproof liner. It's a textile jacket, not leather.
Any recommendations how I can waterproof the thing?
Thanks!

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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:09 pm 
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there are sprays that can add some resistance, other then that i think you may have to purchase a coat made fro the water! i have one and its great and very warm!

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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:15 pm 
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ride4life wrote:
there are sprays that can add some resistance, other then that i think you may have to purchase a coat made fro the water! i have one and its great and very warm!

You PNW folks know about precip!!! :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
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Most of the winter, thats all it does. It kinda sucks!

something like this?

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/text ... acket.html

or just check out the site, great deals, i just bought this

http://www.newenough.com/armor/back_pro ... ector.html

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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
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There is a brand called Nik Wax that make products for waterproofing motorcycle gear and is supposed to be quite good.
http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/index.php
Maybe give that a go.


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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
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BikerBoy wrote:
There is a brand called Nik Wax that make products for waterproofing motorcycle gear and is supposed to be quite good.
http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/index.php
Maybe give that a go.

That's the stuff was trying to remember! Thanks.

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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
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Top marks to nikwax here. Used it on motorcycle gear and on walking gear.


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 Post subject: Re: Waterproof Jacket
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Thanks for reply & endorsement. Will go out and look for it today. Roads are dry at the moment, so I'll take the bike. Wheeeeeeeeeee!!!

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