tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736928270390224037.post389201816141282217..comments2024-03-28T11:53:52.593+00:00Comments on Rachel the Gardener: Dubbin: does it actually work?Rachel the Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17025126472323801610noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736928270390224037.post-35957004077877233972013-12-14T00:42:01.266+00:002013-12-14T00:42:01.266+00:00Well if you want a heavier waterproofer, mind I su...Well if you want a heavier waterproofer, mind I suggest sno seal. It'll take a lot of soap and water to clean the leather prior application though, for deep penetrations.<br /><br />Obenauf is another choice. It'll actually keep the leather soft and supple as well.<br /><br />Don't forget to drench the product on the welt and seams areas.1stmdvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038464682268041285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736928270390224037.post-78289174982181029812012-12-28T15:27:16.198+00:002012-12-28T15:27:16.198+00:00Ah, I tried all that: various websites suggested u...Ah, I tried all that: various websites suggested using a hairdryer to soften the dubbin; leaving in warm place overnight; rubbing in with the back of a spoon heated over a candle; blah blah blah, nothing worked any better than a simple slick of vaseline five minutes before leaving the house.<br /><br />And nothing worked for longer than an hour or two.<br /><br />I came to the (sensible) conclusion that if heat were necessary, it would say so on the tin. After all, the manufacturers WANT their product to work, don't they?<br /><br />If anyone has any other suggestions for waterproofing boots, do please let me know!!Rachel the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025126472323801610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736928270390224037.post-43754839638711173012012-12-22T20:00:04.826+00:002012-12-22T20:00:04.826+00:00those boots look hungry! try dubbin and then putti...those boots look hungry! try dubbin and then putting boots in a warm oven to open the pores and help it sink in , repeat 2/3 or 4 times till the creasing where the foot bends is wrinkled thicker , like when you get out the bath skins wrinkles are chunkier if you get me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com