Interesting Product

[Preytorien]

I've been following this product for a couple of years, from it's initial *** (they had a website with a few videos and "coming soon" info), until now when it's now being sold and distributed by Rustoleum.

 

It's called Neverwet. It puts a hydrophobic coating on darn near anything that can be sprayed with a can. Has a two-application process - the initial coating, then a sort of sealcoating second. Seems pretty simple to apply and doesn't require a masters in engineering to figure out.

 

While the practical possibilites are pretty much limitless, I wonder what you guys here in the forums might see as advantageous to use for fishing gear, tackle, boats, etc.

 

What are your ideas?

 

 

http://www.neverwet.com/

 

 

 

*I'm not in any way, shape, or form associated with Neverwet, Rustoleum, or anyone in business relations with either company, I'm not trying to plug their product.

 I'm just looking for cool ideas, and mainly to justify to myself spending $20 on something

[Megastink]

I've seen this! I was thinking maybe line guides? Windshield? Gloves? Hats? Rain gear? I don't know. I'm just tossing ideas out there.

[Preytorien]

Oh line guides, I never thought about that. Although I've heard it's not very durable to wear (yet), so it's more ideal for static surfaces, not something that will be constantly rubbed. Like a windshield as you suggested. But hey, I'd be willing to try it on one of my more inexpensive setups!

[BrianinMD]

Even if temporary on line guides if it stays for a day it may be good for cold weather fishing to keep ice from forming.

[slonezp]

Apply it to the hull. Less friction means higher speeds and no water spots or scum to clean up

[Jigfishn10]

Goose feathers so Raider can wipe his butt multiple times without having to go out to the golf course to chase one down every time he eats at Taco Bell!

[Nitrofreak]

Apply it to the hull. Less friction means higher speeds and no water spots or scum to clean up

 

Thought about that too , I know the hull is designed to channel water , and I can see the advantages of a straight line , but under some conditions when you have to make sudden changes , will the boat just start skimming across the water ? 

 

There is a product out that we use in the automotive field called Xzilon , supposed to do the same thing for vehicle finish , only it's applied by hand , I tried it on my hull and it really did a great job for almost 4 trips but then wore off , Xzilon is EXPENSIVE , I was able to get my hands on a sample , but the constant thrashing a hull takes is far worse than protecting something from rain falling .

[Nitrofreak]

Goose feathers so Raider can wipe his butt multiple times without having to go out to the golf course to chase one down every time he eats at Taco Bell!

 

HA !!!  you  I dot , I-dot , what my youngest used to say to me when she was calling me an idiot LOL !!

 

But then again , if raider was to apply this to his bum , there should be no need for wipes !! or goose attacks !!

[Preytorien]

I think this thread took a smelly turn

 

Seems to me it could be good for anything you want water to repel from. Here's some ideas I thought up here at work (pretty boring day)

 

Maybe take your reel apart and coat the exposed portions of the case/frame with it, watch the water from braid bead right off.

 

Screen of electronics - protect from water and any bird missles

 

Windscreens/shields on boat - water flies right off while you're running the lake, see above about bird missles

 

Rod guides - water which carries dirt/debris would just bead off, which would I presume make your guides stay clean for much longer

 

Lures - maybe.....it'd be interesting to spray the skirt of a jig and see what the behavior of the skirt looks like underwater after that, probably not much change

 

Boat seats - no more sitting on a wet boat seat

 

So far I've seen that it's unadvised to use it on glass or products requiring clear glass (car windshields, mirrors, etc) since it dries to a chalky or coated mist.....much like a matte finish photograph.

 

I might pick up a kit at Home Depot this weekend and experiment with it. I'll let you all know what kind of results I get.

[flyfisher]

it would be nice on a kayak hull so i don't get that scum line that develops over the season...other than that i would want to see what the behaviors are on products.  Meaning would it make the boat seat slippery etc...i could see it on more uses outside of fishing though like fenderwells, under car mud flaps etc...

[Nitrofreak]

I think this thread took a smelly turn

 

Seems to me it could be good for anything you want water to repel from. Here's some ideas I thought up here at work (pretty boring day)

 

Maybe take your reel apart and coat the exposed portions of the case/frame with it, watch the water from braid bead right off.

 

Screen of electronics - protect from water and any bird missles

 

Windscreens/shields on boat - water flies right off while you're running the lake, see above about bird missles

 

Rod guides - water which carries dirt/debris would just bead off, which would I presume make your guides stay clean for much longer

 

Lures - maybe.....it'd be interesting to spray the skirt of a jig and see what the behavior of the skirt looks like underwater after that, probably not much change

 

Boat seats - no more sitting on a wet boat seat

 

So far I've seen that it's unadvised to use it on glass or products requiring clear glass (car windshields, mirrors, etc) since it dries to a chalky or coated mist.....much like a matte finish photograph.

 

I might pick up a kit at Home Depot this weekend and experiment with it. I'll let you all know what kind of results I get.

 

The products above have a reflective surface much like glass , in some cases are made of glass , the surface of a non glare or non reflective monitor or screen may become dulled and hard to see or read since it hazes over to finish coat , I would think twice before doing so or at least find an older one that is in-op before attempting this , just a suggestion .

[J Francho]

I immediately thought of rod guides and cork grips.

[jignfule]

I could  coat my pants in it.

[tipptruck1]

There is some thing like that all ready out. I will have to do some digging to see if I can find it.

[slonezp]

There is some thing like that all ready out. I will have to do some digging to see if I can find it.

Rustoleum sells a similar product and it got mixed reviews.

[tipptruck1]

Rustoleum sells a similar product and it got mixed reviews.

Yea Its that stuff. I knew it was a major brand name that made it, or bought the rights to it. I am waiting for 3m to make some thing like this. Once they make it. I will give it a try.

[tomustang]

Rustoleum sells a similar product and it got mixed reviews.

Neverwet box says rustoleum on it.

From the reviews it sounds like the magic never-stick cooking pan. Sure nothing stick when cooked on but you have to keep reapplying a no stick coating

[00 mod]

I actually did some research on this product a little while back.  It is only good for a certain amount of time, and the biggest problem is that oil is penetrable to the product.  As in the oil from your skin.  Therefore, if you touch an area that has been treated, just once, it is ineffective! Also any friction wipes it off as well.  It is a start to a great idea, yet still has a way to come for a practical use item!
 

Jeff

[slonezp]

Nanotechnology

 

This needs to be infused during the manufacturing process rather than applied as an afterthought

[kingkong85]

Being into RCs I've read about this product on a rc (radio controlled) forum. If i can remember correctly I read that people use this on rc electronics and they said it works. I haven't tried it myself but may be 1 day.