Thread: Waterproofing boots? Waterbased or Silicone?

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

If the Goretex liner is still functioning and the boots are waterproof use the lowa dressing. If the gortex is time expired and leaks, then lift and re-glue the rand with proper glue and use the Castor oil and Zinc cream that chemists sell to prevent baby's nappy rash to protect and waterproof the boots.

Do you just mix it 50% off each or do you another way

Originally Posted by hunt08

Do you just mix it 50% off each or do you another way

Barrier Creme comes ready mixed in container. About $10 for 500 grams.

Originally Posted by hunt08

Do you just mix it 50% off each or do you another way

My pharmacist br-in-law tells me there are various other ingredients in it, eg some peanut oil. All pharmacies should have it, it's an ancient and proven recipe.

Originally Posted by hunt08

Do you just mix it 50% off each or do you another way

@hunt08 Buy from Chemist or steal from someone whose baby is now out of naps. I warm the boots in the sun and then apply. It will leave a whitish layer of zinc oxide around stitching etc that soon rubs off in use.
Castor oil is very good for leather and the zinc acts as a preservative so no fear of buggering up your boots