Waterproofing gloves.

[foldy86]

I bought a pair of cheapo gloves on ebay, and to waterproof them put some petroleum jelly on them paying particular atention to the seams and let them soak for a while before wiping the excess off. I use this method on my work boots but with ep2 grease and that works well. (I used to get really pissed off when my boots let sewage in on my feet!)

[Ariel Badger]

Vaseline soaked gloves are for wanking with not riding bikes IMHO.
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[cestrian]

Wouldn't it be better to just buy some waterproof gloves? Save all that p1ss1ing about with vaso.

[doggone]

I suppose if you bought a bumper tub of vaseline for *personal use* it's a good tip.
Plenty of better products for the job out there.

Actually I suspect vaseline will not be good for leather at all.

[highland biker]

Dubbin perhaps?
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[foldy86]

lol. some funny replies does sound dodgy!!!!dubbin?????

[highland biker]

My dad raves about it hes an ex fisherman and put it on his leather rig boots etc to keep them waterproof.

Downside is it does need re-applying and is slightly sticky but nothing will get to your leather as you build up the layers of it.
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[foldy86]

Ah I see, better tacky than slippy with the vas! You have to be qiute vigilant in ensuring all the excess is off the palms.

[pyx_e]

Nikwax from camping shops, for textile or leather.

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[foldy86]

smells like a barbour jacket yea???

[Finglonga]

As said if they are leather you can't beat dubbin. If they are not leather forget it. Best to buy some waterproof gloves, I have some Gortex ones that are 5 years old scruffy as feck yet will not let a drop of water in.
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[Walloper]

[foldy86]

I sort of see what your saying, but vas is good for dry lips, feeding them moisture, so isn't it feeding moisture to the leather? come to think of it though I don't even think these gloves are leather, just cheap! So if it does fcuk em up, I won't cry too much, Ill just buy waterproof gloves!loool!

[foldy86]

Also, KY is waterbased, so will not waterproof at all, it will just come off in the rain, v.handy in the bedroom though!

[pyx_e]

God only knows why you want waterproof gloves in the bedroom.
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[foldy86]

hahaha lmfao!!!!!!lol. could well happen to me some time soon!me and the missus are expecting she wants a home birth, so I may be thrown in at the deep end she can give the instructions being a midwife though!!!

[Finglonga]