08-13-2021, 10:57 PM
(08-13-2021, 10:07 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(08-13-2021, 12:58 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: Sometimes one just gets lucky! I think it's a good match for the CB style wise, I've never dared to get a waxed cotton jacket although I seen a few I liked. There is always a feeling that our superfine dust (that's always in the air!) would stick to the wax and be impossible to clean.
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
I just waxed my Triumph-branded Barbour International back in the spring.
There could be an issue in hot climate in regards of the jacket "trapping" dirt as the wax heats up. Not sure. I don't wear it in the summer.
Nevertheless, during cooler (and in my case cold) usage, water repels off, they look kinda 1960s British cool, and probably most importantly: They are light, even with the riding armor installed.
That said, the con I find is the fabric is vulnerable. So don't plan to spill while riding.
That's it, it's about repelling water, which happens so seldom that I wouldn't bother.
As for wax - I've actually stopped waxing my leathers for that reason, I actually use a product for leather car upholstery which is more liquid and wipes off completely. It's really difficult to explain how much dust there is here and how fine it is
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed