DIY easy to make waterproof solution for leather canvas and almost any material
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- DIY easy to make waterproofing solution for leather canvas and almost any material. This solution is easy to make and inexpensive. You do not have to melt wax and other flammable materials. Our waterproofing Solution is easy to apply and does a great job repelling water from boots, shoes, even leaking tent seams. This short video shows step by step instructions.
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I'm going to make my dog waterproof
The best ratio is 8 parts Naptha or Mineral Spirits to 1 part clear silicone. I've turned regular bed sheets into wood pile tarps. Works great.
First, you want to clean the object you are going to seal. For leather follow the best method for your type of boots, skipping any soaps with oils. You can however, add any types of dyes and scuff covers etc. Once fully dry then add this last waterproofing step. Always remove your laces before doing any work on your boots.
You should never use mineral spirits, ever.
Well that beats the heck out of using Poisoness Telflon to water proof raincoats and shoes. Your new method is is brilliant :)
I melt bees wax and olive oil and stir the mixture while it cools. It is a nice thick even paste that I can rub in to leather.
Quick and to the point! Thank you
Ingredients: ~1 qt (946 ml) Odourless Mineral Spirits (aka White Spirit or Mineral Turpentine) to 100% Clear Silicone ~2.6 oz (1 tube, 83ml). Mix anywhere from 1:1 to 3:1... does not have to be exact since mineral spirits will evaporate after application. Need mixing container and paint brush (cleaned out with mineral spirits when done).
On my duster, a long, cotton coat, I warmed about a liter of petroleum jelly until it was melted, and mixed it with about equal of just regular charcoal lighter fluid.
I did try it, and it's really works. All my goldfish are totally waterproof now.
Thank you so so much for sharing! This is amazing!
I literally have this ,I’m so doing this
Holy cow! I wonder how this would work on crafts that would want to go outside! Worth a try Thanks!
Great video! This is super useful
Excellent idea!
Thank you for making this
Many thanks for this. I just now used it to waterproof my work boots. Nylon ballistic material, and it soaked right in. For the first time that I can remember, I am actually looking forward to getting them wet as a test.
I would imagine a leather boot treated with this would not breathe at all. That would mean I would sweat much quicker. Sounds like a trade-off. Also it would probably take a long time for the boot to dry out properly if it did got wet after long exposure to water. Please let me know what you think or experience. Great video thanks for posting.
Not recommended for cotton canvas since it reduces breathability. I would only use this on synthetics like poly canvas, etc. Canvas experts suggest using water based waterproofing. The mineral spirits used in this video is equivalent to White spirit UK or mineral turpentine in Australia & NZ
I wonder how long it lasts? I imagine constant flexing of the boot at the usual places will eventually crack the silicone, losing its waterproofing. Nothing will remove or stick to cured silicone, so it cant be replenished. The beauty of beeswax and similar stuff, is that it readily redissolves and can be replensihed many times, and it also lubricates the material.