Water/weather Proofing

[mato]

Guy's thanks for the replys and info lots of valuable information

[ivarian]

To finish my work I'm using Fiebings snowproof , the best way to prevent bleeding it's applying that on warm leather, I'm quite satysfied for now.

[bustedlifter]

I've used Snowproof, too, good stuff.

[mato]

ok cool when you say warm do you mean just leaving in the sun for an hour or two or using a heat gun ????

[bustedlifter]

When the sun is out I like to put it on the Blazer dashboard for a bit depending on how warm it is. In winter it's either in the oven on low or in the windows of our enclosed porch depending on how cold it is. A heat gun should work well, too. I'm not too specific on times and stuff as I think that it isn't rocket science and I do what works for me. I once made a practice seat and left it outside, unintentionally at the start, for about 6 months in all sorts of weather and it looks pretty cool.

Edited April 16, 2013 by bustedlifter

[Madhatterxlch]

just finished a tool bag and used SnoSeal. Works greats. Ive used SnoSeal on boots for about 20 years since I was in the army. some boots came out completely water proof. I always use the oven method. hope this helps

[ivarian]

ok cool when you say warm do you mean just leaving in the sun for an hour or two or using a heat gun ????

Heat gun but carefully

[stitchwizzard]

I can't wait for this to hit the market: http://www.wbir.com/...fing-technology Watch the video, This super Hydrophibic technology will change everything!

Just amazing! I have heard from military members that rave about it. Finally, a product that scares water off of surfaces!

Edited April 27, 2013 by stitchwizzard

[stitchwizzard]

Wow! I just found a source for the Hydrophobic chemical! Check out the video with the leather boot demo. http://www.spillcontainment.com/everdry I am putting this on the next bike seat I do.

Stitch~

[Itch]

We manufacture a lot of leather products for the aftermarket motorcycle industry,a good place to start is with some good Latigo leather.Second I would suggest Aussie,Skidmores,or a product which contains a good amount of beeswax.Good luck..