covers

[jdanna]

i'm noticing the my brand new dowco cover is not exactly waterproof. if water sits on it for more then like an hour, it soaks thru to the other side.

Does anybody know of a good way to actually waterproof this thing, or should i just dump $400 on a cycleshell?

[frankieG]

soak it in wd40...in the military we used to do that with much of our gear to make it truly waterproof.

[simon79]

soak it in wd40...in the military we used to do that with much of our gear to make it truly waterproof.

Tell me more about this, Frankie, I'm genuinely curious

[bettingpython]

Water deterrent formula 40 is what wd40 stands for. It was designed for use in missle silos to coat sensitive equipmenrt and repel water.

You can buy it in gallon jugs not just the piddly little aerosol cans.

http://www.uline.com/BL_8101/WD-40?pricode=wf327

It is di-electric,(nonconductive). it penetrates lubricates and repels water. It also makes a great fricken scent bait for bass fishing, spray a little on your top water plugs and watch the action happen.

[yamahonkawazuki]

plus it used to make a good flamethrower 

[frankieG]

we used to soak some of our combat gear in it before we went out.  it is common knowlege for combat troops.

[yamahonkawazuki]

yup, ive done that with work boots and field gear myself