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Leather is never totally waterproof but it's resistance to water penetration can be enhanced by oiling with castor oil or spraying with a proprietory leather proofer (makes em squeak and creak tho) or waxing. Saddle soap helps too.


Eventually the rain will get through and you will find out the quality of the dye used by your legs and arms 8-)

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i thought leather jacket could dry out and crack i the sun if they are not weatherproofed?

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They possibly could, but as long as you 'feed' the leather with oil/wax it should keep it supple enough for that not to happen.


If drying them at home, keep away from heaters/radiators and let them dry at room temperature

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Funny how leathers not waterproof.....have you ever seen a cow fill up when it rains ????

On a more serious note, I have used a waterproofer (forget the name) It helps a bit when you get caught out but It`s by no means fully waterproof. For that you`ll need to get a good over suit. As others have said if you feed the leather with proprietary stuff the leather becomes more subtle and more comfortable to wear.

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Funny how leathers not waterproof.....have you ever seen a cow fill up when it rains ????

 


They don't fill up because as the water goes in the top, it leaks out of the bottom just as fast. Have a closer look at one next time it rains.


:cheers:

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Funny how leathers not waterproof.....have you ever seen a cow fill up when it rains ????

 


They don't fill up because as the water goes in the top, it leaks out of the bottom just as fast. Have a closer look at one next time it rains.


:cheers:

 

A bit like drinking beer then


The thing about leather, it offers the best protection if you end up sliding on your bum, but not the best protection against water, good to wear in summer though

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in the old days you'd spill beer all over them, never clean the dead flies off etc. :lol:


it's funny how they seemed to be more waterproof!

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