baking gloves?

[SkiJunky05]

I've heard rumors regarding waterproofing leather work gloves using wax and then heating them in an oven. I've got a pair of Kincos and looking to waterproof them so they can be a more an even more functional beater pair of gloves. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of this?

It's also OK to just make up something ridiculous and I'll play gullible.

[yesIsaidyes]

I think that actually might work if you used parafin - I would try if with some cheapo gloves first, maybe crayon it on then bake it like hotboxing skis. I would bet you don't want to use too high of heat. Also, you could try using the nic-wax that you put in the washing machine with the gloves (I think it works on the same principal). This all may make the gloves pretty clammy though...

[slim]

Sno-seal is a beeswax product that requires pre-heating of the leather prior to treatment. You don't need to bake them though... just heat them.

http://www.atsko.com/snoseal.html

[TurxSki]

Or try and get hold of some of the wax you use to re-proof Waxed Cotton garments.
Similar method, but you just heat the wax, not what it's going on.
Belstaff and Barbour to name 2. Old school motorbike clothes.
It was a lot of hassle, for the result. Back in the day. Wears off quick, too.

I think you'll just end up with unbreathable gloves, that slip off everything. Think about it, waxed gloves ! Great for skateboarding, but probably not for any 'work'. Do you plan to hold any poles ?

BTW, Schoeller is the dog's bollox as far as gloves go. Based on personal experience.

[SLCMunchie]

i've used a product like beeswax on my thinsulate lined work gloves that i frequently used when ski coaching. we were using drills, wrenching in ski gates, and putting up ribbon, and what not. it chewed normal gloves to pieces real quick. one or two applications a year were usually all they needed. i'm not sure about using it on already treated gloves like most normal ski gloves are. it's a different kind/thickness of leather.

for the record, these are all i use unless in the deepest/snowiest/coldest of days. they hold up well to ski edges, and other abuse that you might encounter touring or whatnot. they are pretty breathable too. just the right amount of thickness to them....

[Core Shot]

Sno-seal is a beeswax product that requires pre-heating of the leather prior to treatment. You don't need to bake them though... just heat them.

http://www.atsko.com/snoseal.html

Agreed.
Snoseal is the shiznit.

It made my $9 elkskin gloves into perfect Spring skiing tools.

I haven't baked them, but heat definitely helps it soak in. I usually put the gloves on, dip a bit of shmoo, and rub my hands together to create heat friction.

[Conundrum]

I'll second Snow Seal, heat your gloves up and rub them down with this stuff. Do a couple of coats.

[SkiJunky05]

Thanks for the suggestions, tips. I'm trying to avoid making a really slippery grip as I may occasionally be needing some dexterity to handle ropes and stuff. I'll give the snoseal a try.

[Core Shot]

Thanks for the suggestions, tips. I'm trying to avoid making a really slippery grip as I may occasionally be needing some dexterity to handle ropes and stuff. I'll give the snoseal a try.

Snoseal is not slippery. Kinda the opposite. A perfect amount of tackiness.

[skuff]

Sno-seal applied liberally on the gloves (hand washing motion). Then use your girlfriend's hair dryer on a hot setting to heat the outside of the glove and the sno-seal will get drawn deeply into the leather. Repeat the process once and you're done. I've used this technique on two pairs of gloves and it has worked for me. It will make the leather darker though.

[skezen]

The ove glove?

Nikwax also makes has a waterproofing paste/wax for leather. It leaves a finish that is less tacky than the snow seal product. I've used both.

[Foggy_Goggles]

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Best $10 town gloves ever. I can't beleive you can graduate for UVM without knowing this. Next thing you'll be telling me there are no CUPPS cups any more.

[SkiJunky05]

Best $10 town gloves ever. I can't beleive you can graduate for UVM without knowing this. Next thing you'll be telling me there are no CUPPS cups any more.

Heh, I'm a slow learner. Thanks for the help, gents.