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Waterproofing kinco's

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Shoey-Ski
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Sorry this is a kinda dumb thread but I'm going to pick up a pair of kinco axemans and am wondering what the best way to waterproof them would be ? K+for help!
Oct 19 2015 2:53PM
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rozboon
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I have 901HK's. I gave them a real good coating of a beeswax-based leather waterproofing wax, rubbed that in well, then I use Nikwax Leather Conditioner to keep it supple and renew the waterproofing.
I've heard that SnoSeal is very good too.
Oct 19 2015 3:04PM
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rozboon
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Double post but I will add that waterproofing with wax makes them a. kinda sticky and b. they will leave waxy marks on your outerwear which are really hard to get off.
Oct 19 2015 3:05PM
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haggis_hunter
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This is what I use, it does have some residue but not that much. You don't need to use a lot of it just be patient and work it in bit by bit. Its like foreplay for gloves.

http://www.atsko.com/sno-seal-wax-8-oz-jar/
Oct 19 2015 6:53PM
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Skroob
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Mink oil. Not a joke. Works really well but a bit gnarly.
Oct 20 2015 12:30AM
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steeze_louise
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rozboonDouble post but I will add that waterproofing with wax makes them a. kinda sticky and b. they will leave waxy marks on your outerwear which are really hard to get off.


only for like the first day after that they are fine
Oct 20 2015 7:52AM
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Shoey-Ski
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When ever you guys say about a residue how long does it last?
Oct 20 2015 8:09AM
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haggis_hunter
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Shoey-SkiWhen ever you guys say about a residue how long does it last?


Not long, theres a few ways to minimise it; bake the gloves on a low heat in the oven for like 10 minutes (I have an AGA which is always so used the low oven which is probs like 60-80c). It means the gloves will take the stuff in a lot faster.

Then if you just rub an old towel all around them with your hands in as if you were drying your hands it will lift off the excess.

Just don't use these if you have white ski gear.
Oct 20 2015 9:47AM
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Shoey-Ski
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Thanks for the responses guys k+ for everyone once I get on my computer (on ns mobile) I think I'm going to go with sno seal
Oct 20 2015 9:55PM
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.lencon
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Sno seal is the way to go! That's what I used for mine and they work great
Oct 23 2015 11:29PM
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shin-bang
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LamafamaNot long, theres a few ways to minimise it; bake the gloves on a low heat in the oven for like 10 minutes (I have an AGA which is always so used the low oven which is probs like 60-80c). It means the gloves will take the stuff in a lot faster.

Then if you just rub an old towel all around them with your hands in as if you were drying your hands it will lift off the excess.

Just don't use these if you have white ski gear.


Shoey-SkiThanks for the responses guys k+ for everyone once I get on my computer (on ns mobile) I think I'm going to go with sno seal


ive used spray on stuff and snoseal. sno seal works better.

1st, (i dont have an oven like lamafama is talking) so i use a hair dryer and heat them up first.
2.) then apply a pretty hefty layer of sno seal.
3.) let sno seal dry
4.) use the hairdryer again and heat them up again, thus making the sno seal warm and more runny.
5.) wipe off any major excess amounts of sno seal (only get the big drips)
6.) let dry again and youre good to go

also like others have said just be a bit careful what you touch at first. it leaves a little sticky residue, but if you manage to grab your coat or something. it will eventually dry outa and fade away.
Oct 25 2015 11:16PM
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SamtheEagle
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http://amountainjourney.com/how-to-waterproof-kinco-gloves/

that is the most thorough explanation i've found
Oct 25 2015 11:59PM
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.squirrely.
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Put in oven on low for like 2 minutes
Apply a lot of sno seal
Put back in oven for a minute or so
Wear them while splitting wood or something to break them in and get rid of the waxy coating
Oct 26 2015 5:18PM
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jblaski
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On new gloves, I try to use a liquid silicone product first. I use it pretty heavy, and let it absorb into the leather. I'll let it sit a day or 2 to dry out. Then, I'll use a beeswax coat on top of that. I'll heat the glove up with a hairdryer until it's almost too hot to keep on my hand. Liberally spread the wax all over and let it melt/soak in and work it into all the creases. I've got a couple pairs of the Backcountry.com Cottonwood gloves, and it's been fantastic for both of them. Maybe once or twice a year re-up the beeswax.
Oct 26 2015 10:50PM
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