Water-resistant leather

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Dragon on Wheels · Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:39 pm

Normal leather needs some special care if it gets wet right?

Does water-resistant leather need any special care? Can you just let it hang dry and then put it in the closet?

I was looking at some leather jackets and noticed the Firstgear Scout IV and the Tourmaster Coaster II. The Tourmaster is a lot cheaper, but doesn't seem to be water-resistant. The Firstgear is more expensive, but they say it has this 'Kwik-Dry' water resistance thing. Is it actually effective? Which one would you recommend between these two? or would it be neither?

Finally, is there such thing as waterPROOF leather??

Thank you!

JC Viper · #2 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:29 pm

I have the Tour Master Coaster and I've ridden with it in the rain and haven't gotten wet unless I leave the vent zippers open or not zip all the way up. I haven't needed to do any special care/cleaning to it yet since warm water and some soap gets the job done should it get dirty. The downside is that the Coaster is a bit a heavy and can be a bit baggy after a while.

Check out FirstGear Earl leather jacket which is also a nice one to have.

I get my jackets at www.ridegear.com

slimcolo · #3 Unread post by **slimcolo** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:34 am

MINK OIL!

Nibblet99 · #4 Unread post by **Nibblet99** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:56 am

I've heard a few people say they work some pure beeswax into the leather, as it waterproofs, without damaging the stitching... Personally I just use textile gear instead