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I had to scoot home from work today in the most massive downpour ever! My new (lovely, armoured) jacket was totally waterproof, but surprisingly my leather gloves - which I have worn for a couple years already - were not waterproof. Come to think of it, the downpour must have been very bad, because my hands don't normally feel damp and cold after a ride in the rain.

Anyhoo - I'm wondering if any of you smart people out there have any experience with waterproofing leather. Do you know of any product that can be applied to gloves that actually works well? There has to be something like that out there, right? Thanks.
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Fit some muffs. Mine remain in place all year round.
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I just got a tweet from Corazzo the other day, they started carrying this stuff

http://corazzo.net/store/product.php?productid=16222&cat=261&page=3
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drewski56 wrote:
I just got a tweet from Corazzo the other day, they started carrying this stuff

http://corazzo.net/store/product.php?productid=16222&cat=261&page=3
Ooh - that looks interesting.
And I'm sure you couldn't go wrong with a claim like this: "their R & D department, which employs more PhD's than all other waterproofing companies combined..." (haha!)
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I find that waterproof overgloves work a lot better than trying to waterproof the leather gloves themselves
(edit: at least this was my experience in the cold rain back in NJ)

I notice that NewEnough just started carrying the Fieldsheer ones I use, only in a cuter pattern
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They're quite cheap
See: http://www.newenough.com/raingear/over_gloves/fieldsheer/overglove_2_motorcycle_gloves.html
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I use this on my work boots
This stuff works good on everything, use your gloves and rub onto shoes

https://www.leatherclear.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?template=2&page=dochome.htm
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Using mink oil on leather goods also imparts some waterproofing. But in a downpour situation, nothing will work 100% other than neoprene.
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I know a rider that uses dishwashing gloves under his leathers
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I <splutter> I really do.

Just fit some *ucking muffs! Cures the "which gloves" problem too.
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L from Jersey wrote:
I find that waterproof overgloves work a lot better than trying to waterproof the leather gloves themselves
(edit: at least this was my experience in the cold rain back in NJ)

I notice that NewEnough just started carrying the Fieldsheer ones I use, only in a cuter pattern
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They're quite cheap
See: http://www.newenough.com/raingear/over_gloves/fieldsheer/overglove_2_motorcycle_gloves.html
Hm, these are really odd looking. I've never seen anything like this!
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Using mink oil on leather goods also imparts some waterproofing. But in a downpour situation, nothing will work 100% other than neoprene.
Actually, I did ride through a number of serious downpours
while commuting through the winter in NJ

The overgloves work well
Even if your leather gloves get a little wet (like before you put the overgloves on), the overgloves are windproof,
so you get a stagnant layer of air between the leather gloves & the overgloves,
so there's no wind chill effect

And cuffs are harder to find in the States,
plus you have to use your Vespa thumb control buttons blind ( Razz emoticon to JimC)
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Jim what the hell are MuFFs? in the US a muff is one of two things, I know I like one alot.
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Jim what the hell are MuFFs? in the US a muff is one of two things, I know I like one alot.
Thanks for asking that question. I started to do a searh on MV for Muffs cuz I think I've seen a picture here somewhere... but maybe Jim can just point us there, ya?
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Jim what the hell are MuFFs? in the US a muff is one of two things, I know I like one alot.
ROFL emoticon

When I did a search I found myself surfing happily for hours. You should try it!
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For the NIkwax and other NIK products, you can get them at RIE and other better sporting goods stores. They make textile washes and other waterproofing and waterproof garment washes. they are designed to protect or restore the waterproofing many garments are sold with.
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I doubt that a glove with normal seams can effectively be rainproofed. The leather, yes, but the seams? I don't believe it. Not after knowing to what extent tent makers have to go to seal seams (with tape!).

I think overgloves (mittens or whatever) are the way to go, or muffs, if you don't mind looking like a wuss Razz emoticon
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Latex gloves under your gloves works to keep your hands dry if you're going to be out a long time in the rain.
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Latex gloves under your gloves works to keep your hands dry if you're going to be out a long time in the rain.
Only a doctor would come up with that remedy!

Good one Benny!
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I bought a pair of these gloves. They are for working with chemicals or, more likely, what you would wear for cleaning the rest rooms. Bleh emoticon

You could get them at any builders supply or hardware store, they are dirt cheap and come in a variety or garish colors. Not for the fashion-conscious.

But they are waterproof, take up little room, and you can slip them on if you are caught in a rainstorm.
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I bought a pair of these gloves. They are for working with chemicals or, more likely, what you would wear for cleaning the rest rooms. Bleh emoticon

You could get them at any builders supply or hardware store, they are dirt cheap and come in a variety or garish colors. Not for the fashion-conscious.

But they are waterproof, take up little room, and you can slip them on if you are caught in a rainstorm.
I have used this type of glove for 40 years of riding and they work perfecty. Any preparation you put on your leather gloves in enough quantity to be effective against a real downpour will make your leather gloves uncomfortable to use otherwise.

Get the big, cheap rubber gloves to use as overgloves. A couple of hints about use I have learned over the years. When you get them rub them inside and out with talcum powder or corn starch; the plastic will stick to itself if rolled up tightly over a long period of time. A few weeks in the pet carrier in a tight roll will make them one solid chunk of vinyl . Also there are two things you can do with that long "gauntlet". If you hate it, just cut it off. I pull mine down over the hand part of the glove before storage. When I have to stop under an overpass to suit up for the rain I put the gloves on last and the gauntlet can be pulled back over the cuff of your jacket making a rain proof overlap. Pull it down over the hand before you take the glove off and its ready for next time.
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Get the big, cheap rubber gloves to use as overgloves.
I think this is key. Using more or less tight fitting latex gloves on your hand, inside the leather glove, misses the mark in that they

a) cannot prevent the leather gloves from getting wet and losing their insulating properties (>you get cold hands) and

b) disable your skin from breathing, which, on a longer ride, will not be the best idea and further amplifies the missing insulation. Finally,

c) if they are tight-fitting, they will suppress blood circulation and therefore heat support. In other words, your hands will get cold just from that fact alone.

So, wide-enough overgloves is the best idea, IMO
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For the NIkwax and other NIK products, you can get them at RIE and other better sporting goods stores. They make textile washes and other waterproofing and waterproof garment washes. they are designed to protect or restore the waterproofing many garments are sold with.
With many, many years serving in the Army all over this world, I learned to love Nikwax! Applied liberally on leather gloves it does make them quite waterproof for a good long time. I reapply about twice a year and work the wax into the seams to make them waterproof as well. If you knew what I did in the Army, you would understand that I have thoroughly tested this stuff and know that it works, WELL!
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