Adam Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hello all I went for a ride to look at a bike Wednesday only around 12 miles in light to medium rain and by the time I got there I was wet through in places. I know you can get waterproofing spray and such but what is the best product? Any experience of certain products or recommendations? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtlego Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/homeBut it costs fortune.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hello all I went for a ride to look at a bike Wednesday only around 12 miles in light to medium rain and by the time I got there I was wet through in places. I know you can get waterproofing spray and such but what is the best product? Any experience of certain products or recommendations? TaFabsil is the best I've tried. I use it on my touring gear and the doris uses it on the roof of her Lotus. Pain a couple of coats on your stuff and you're set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyspence Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 +1 for fabsil get the brush on version that way you know for sure you have done every part of the garment, and not missed a area like I tend to with the spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 just ordered some of this fabsil, i now have high hopes!!! i quite like the fact that its an aerosol spray... i've used nikwax in the past and it drips/runs all over the place, and hasn't really worked that well.i'll keep you posted(love the TMBF for tips like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I used to use Fabsil on the old canvas tents we had years ago.......seemed to work pretty good on them....... But....to the OP.......getting 100% waterproof motorcycle gear is the Holy Grail of bikers......we've all heard of it....but no one has ever seen it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Fabsil it is then! I know it won't be 100% waterproof but anything has got to be an improvement. Sound advice thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I used to use Fabsil on the old canvas tents we had years ago.......seemed to work pretty good on them....... But....to the OP.......getting 100% waterproof motorcycle gear is the Holy Grail of bikers......we've all heard of it....but no one has ever seen it...... Not entirely true - I have some Lewis trousers that are waterproof but they are not even slightly breathable so make you damp (and eventually cold) anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Actually, the Belstaff waxed cotton jacket and trousers I had years ago never leaked.......so long as it was cleaned and re-waxed once a year...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Just a thought - how about some ski gear with some strap on armour underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Still not waterproof! I know 'cause I've tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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