Rust-Oleum 275185 NeverWet 14-Ounce Industrial Size Multi Purpose Liquid Repelling Treatment Kit

This Never Wet kit delivers serious repelling power. The combo of base coat and top coat creates a superhydrophobic barrier that beads up water and resists stains like nothing else I’ve used. I applied it to tools, outdoor fabrics, shoes, and even exposed metal parts — after a dry cure, water just rolls off. It's satisfying as hell. The kit covers a good amount of surface and feels well worth the cost when you think about the protection you're adding. The spray is precise enough for DIY use, though gloves and a well-ventilated space are musts during application. Curing time requires patience, but ideal performance comes once it’s set. Pros: Dramatically repels water and stains on various surfaces Industrial-grade formula delivers durable protection Easy to apply via spray, great for both small and large projects Long-lasting and effective once cured properly Cons: Quick cure time is necessary — if you rush, durability suffers Contains strong solvents — recommended use in ventilated areas Bottom Line: Never Wet lives up to the hype. It gives surfaces next-level water resistance with minimal fuss. For all kinds of outdoor gear, tools, and gear exposed to moisture, this kit is a serious upgrade. Just prep properly and let it set, and you’ll see why it gets the job done right.

Fantastic Stuff! CONS: - Hazy Film left after drying. Kind of like a powder/creme coat left once the top coat dries. - Reapplication: used on surfaces which get heavy wear, you'll need to reapply every couple of months to keep the barrier intact. (that's it) PROS: - Works exactly as good as advertised. - Repels liquid of all varieties: water, oil, milk, condiments, sauces, paint (water and latex), gasoline, cleaners, etc.

I am not sure if Rustoleum had waterproofing trail maps in mind for this product, but it DOES work for that. I printed a trail map at a local print shop. They did not have adventure paper so I printed it on the roll of paper under their large format printer. I measured it and put the folds I wanted in the map so I could fold it to carry. Then I took it outside and applied the Never-Wet following the instructions that came with the product. I told someone what it was supposed to do, but had not tried running water over the treated map. So I did. I literally held the treated map under running water for almost a minute. The water just beaded up and ran off. There is no question rain will not be a problem. I THINK the never-Wet treatment might also help make the paper a little more durable. Only time will tell on that. As some other reviewers noted, the treated paper does have a different "feel". It almost feels "fuzzy" like the texture of a peach. But the map is no less readable for having the Never-Wet treatment and no less usable. The instructions were clearly written, easy to understand and follow and the product worked fine. I would recommend it without reservation for similar uses.

Used this on a water fountain for my cats to help prevent slimy buildup. Water fountain is much quieter now (sadly), but less slimy & I haven't noticed their acne recurring. This stuff STINKS so be sure to spray in a well ventilated area (& not the basement). It also seems to rub off plastic easily. We haven't' used it on other surfaces to test durability there.

IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE ITEM YOU'RE THINKING OF SPRAYING, DON'T RISK IT! This stuff should be named NEVER DRY. It has ruined our brand new patio table and chair set from Crate & Barrel. I have used NeverWet products in the past on shoes and other things with great success, so when I read that this NeverWet product is for use on "metal, wood, aluminum, galvanized metal, PVC, concrete, masonry, asphalt, vinyl siding, fiberglass, most plastics and more," I confidently attempted to use it to protect my new patio investment from the elements and birds. The table and chairs are powder-coated aluminum, with fine plastic mesh on the seat bottoms and backs. I followed the directions carefully, spraying in my ventilated garage and applied the "base coat" in 2 coats, waiting over an hour between the coats. The first problem I encountered was that despite spraying from over 18" away -- farther than they recommend, the stuff "bridged," that is, it filled many of the spaces in the seats' mesh. When viewed with light behind the chairs, they showed irregular, ugly blotches in the mesh in spite of my efforts to evenly apply the spray. I later actually had to sit for hours with a safety pin and poke open thousands of openings in the mesh in an attempt to make the blotches disappear. The second problem is that the stuff never fully dries! It says to wait at least 30 minutes before applying the "top coat." I waited 7 days! The stuff still feels sticky. The label cautions that the product should not be applied in temperatures below 50°F nor in relative humidity above 85%. I'm in Arizona! Those are not conditions one worries about here. As dust and dirt settled over the week on the pieces, it clung to the tackiness. Thus arose the 3rd problem: regardless how gingerly I tried to clear the particles, the slightest touch caused the base coat to scar, leaving marks on the surfaces. Using compressed air helped. The junk is said to clean up with mineral spirits. I considered bathing the whole set in mineral spirits to try and wash the stuff off, but such chemicals would destroy the plastic mesh on the seats. In a final effort to try to rescue the patio set, I lightly applied the top coat hoping that it would somehow react with or seal the base coat. No such luck. As it stands, the table and chairs feel sticky, and your hands feel as if something comes off on them. When you sit in the chairs, you stick to them and your arms stick to the arm rests. At least nothing will accidentally slide off the table... I'm considering a claim against the manufacturer, but their defense will of course be that the product was misapplied. THINK TWICE BEFORE USING THIS STUFF! **FOLLOW-UP** After placing the table and chairs outside, the next problem became very apparent: This junk changed the chairs' and table's color! They're supposed to be charcoal gray. This junk turned them blue (see photo A). I spoke of scarring (photo B), but it gets worse yet. After taking photo B, I simply drew an X with my finger on the table (photo C). The coating is so soft that ANYTHING will mark it. As they’re already ruined, and having nothing to lose, I experimented using mineral spirits to try to remove the coating. It seems to (note highlighted test areas in photo A), although how I get the stuff out of the seats’ mesh or from between the table’s slats remains an issue. I will have to buy a respirator and a couple of gallons of mineral spirits in the hope of restoring the furniture, an exercise I am not looking forward to! ** FOLLOW-UP ** Power-washing blasted ~40% of the coating off. The furniture's surfaces then all looked like skin peeling after a bad sunburn. Mineral spirits softens the goop, but then it smears as you rub. It thus takes a LOT of mineral spirits, fresh rags and rubbing to clear a surface. A gallon of mineral spirits, HOURS of rubbing and another power-washing to remove the oily residue from the mineral spirits and the table is looking pretty good again. Time will tell what damage this whole process has wreaked on the its powder coating. The chairs, unfortunately, are a lost cause. There is no way to get the NeverWet gunk out of the seats' mesh. I have therefore had to replace them. Luckily, I had only sprayed 2 of our chairs! Not counting the hours and hours of labor invested, this fiasco has cost me over $350.

Does exactly what it says on the label, just follow the directions and you're good to go. I used it to coat the underside of my mower deck and only have to reapply the coating once every couple months. Wet grass has a much harder time clogging up when mulching the lawn and collects easier in the bag when it's setup for it.

Used on paddles to stop water dripping in kayak. Works perfectly

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Not at all as advertised. They use white shoes in the marketing material because it's a milky white/blue coating. It's not a thin nano coating, but rather a thick tacky layer, almost like white craft glue. The coating is not durable and wears off with little abrasion, it also collects dust and dirt, the idea that you would spray this on a shovel is laughable. I sprayed this on my tool bag and it didn't even repel water that well. Before you ask, yes I used this product as directed on the can. I've tried my best to find an application where it doesn't wear off and works as intended but so far it's just not up to the job. Also it makes whatever you spray in on look like trash since it changes the colour, collects dust and peels off unevenly.

Bought this to protect my boots and after I applied to my blundstones it looked like I had spray painted them white. Yes they are now water proof but they look awful and are completely destroyed. If you are planning on spraying a white or off white surface this product is fine but unlike the picture on the front of the box it came in I do not recommend using on shoes or leather.

I wish I had taken a before and after photo for you, so you could see the damage and discoloration this product did on a brand new pair of UGG boots in brown leather, I have only sprayed the 1st coat so I am really hoping it will wear off over time. Now to make matters worst I also sprayed at the same time a brand new pair of White leather Reebok running shoes, the product didn't discolor the white but the texture is now like a sandpaper feel..Overall a horrible product for this application..Im now down about $300 in shoes alone, and Rust-Oleum is up almost $50 providing products to the consumers that ruin their belongings..What is fair or right about that...Makes me really think about buying any Rust-Oleum in the future definitely is no longer a brand I can trust