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

Turns out most pharmacies don't have it.. However, found exactly what I was after eventually:





I did two pairs of boots and used almost nothing. This is waaay cheaper than the exotic stuff I had been buying that didn't last long before needing re-doing.

Originally Posted by 6x47

Turns out most pharmacies don't have it.. However, found exactly what I was after eventually:





I did two pairs of boots and used almost nothing. This is waaay cheaper than the exotic stuff I had been buying that didn't last long before needing re-doing.

Good man, thats the stuff ! Bit gooey on the hands without disposable gloves but at least it is harmless to our skin

Best stuff I have found that actually works is Gregor Chemie.
https://bootsandgear.com/index.php?r...product_id=126

Originally Posted by JimmyJames

Yeah you have to use the Lowa stuff until the warranty is up, or it voids warranty. I did that but find their stuff is pretty light and needs to be done every outing. Ive switched to Nikwax products since my warranty period is up. Its better than the Lowa stuff.

Yeah I thought I applied it wrong, because after one wet walk it wasn't beading anymore.

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.

Would you just use the Castor oil and Zinc cream, or would you use any sprays before applying that cream?

Ok, for the 1-year warranty I will use the Lowa cream, (that seems to evaporate at room temperature). Does anyone know where it can be bought cheap and for larger amounts than 75mm?

Originally Posted by Eamonn

Would you just use the Castor oil and Zinc cream, or would you use any sprays before applying that cream?

Just apply the warmed cream / ointment to the sun warmed boots. It will leave them with white zinc oxide around the stitching and D rings so give them a rub a couple of days later. Make sure the rand is well glued down as once you start using this stuff it will make it difficult to do a re-glue later on

An administration question.

Where do I click to set email notifications for a reply to one of my posts on the forum?

"this stuff will make it difficult to do a re-glue later on".

Gorilla glue is a beautiful thing, hehe.