Rust-Oleum NeverWet Multi-Surface Water Liquid Spray Repelling Treatment Kit

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While water beaded off the inner sole, the more porous sidewall and fabric toe-holder-thing (you know what I’m talking about, right? Treated fabrics have been shown to maintain long term outdoor durability of superhydrophobic performance. Topcoat application: Again, shake the can vigorously for one minute after the mixing ball begins to rattle. Water-repellent products tend to be more durable in moist conditions or when used in humid environments. Famous brands like RealTree and Mossy Oak use it to help hunters and outdoorsman stay outside longer with clothing that’s protected against inclement weather.

And I’m really sorry to have to break it to anyone who’s spent the past couple years waiting for this miracle stuff: NeverWet is mostly a dud. Protects textiles from multi-liquids and oil/water borne stains - crystal clear formula will not change the look, feel or breathability of the fabric. It comes in two spray-paint cans: You spray a base coat, wait 30 minutes, and then spray a top coat and wait another 30 minutes for it to cure. Ideal for use on suede, select leathers, polyester, nylon, poly/cotton blends, canvas and other synthetics.We partner with trusted brand names like BearPaw, Totes, Bell Automotive, and others while gathering consumer 5-star ratings in Google Reviews for NeverWet products and for products protected by NeverWet technology. NeverWet’s instruction leaflet warns that the product’s “Flat Frosted Clear appearance may cause an item’s color or sheen to change,” but there are lots of weasel words there (“may,” “clear”) that suggest that the difference will be minor. On average, items in outdoor conditions will maintain water-repellency for 6 months; indoor items will maintain repellency for about one year.

The company hasn’t disclosed what’s in the stuff, but in a technical paper, it explains that the spray works by altering the “contact angle” that water makes with a surface. You apply agitation and the dirt that was attached to your clothes gets ripped away, into the water, and your shorts etc emerge clean and smelling fresh.The pack contains a 2-step kit consisting of an aerosol base coat and an aerosol top coat that will cover approximately 1m².