Who needs Rainx anymore...

[darylzero]

When there is NeverWet! This stuff is amazing!!

Just think of all the applications for this stuff. Where else on a car would this be good?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-575 ... your-gear/

[AZhitman]

Such a cool breakthrough.

I can see this being used on interiors, paint, and even certain engine internals.

[ScrapMetal]

I just want to see a video of someone walking around in the rain with this stuff all over their clothes.

[Bokeh]

This stuff looks amazing, someone should run through a slip and slide coated in this stuff.

[MinisterofDOOM]

The real question is: how does this affect breathability? There are tons of hydrophobic chemical coatings and materials out there. The most useful ones allow air to pass through while still repelling water (gore-tex, for example). Unless this offers HIGH breathability, it's not going to be useful on any kind of fabric or upholstery or clothing. Considering the fact that it's a two-coat process, I'm going to guess (completely without further info) that it's not remotely breathable. So yeah, you can coat your shoes. And end up with stankfoot. Or coat your car's seats and end up with the worst case of swass you've ever experienced.

[szh]

It's old news: post6355280.html

Glad to see commercial products coming out with it though.

Z

[alms24sebring]

^ haha beat me to that post.

I thought he was trying to get kinky or something with all that sauce he was pouring.

[Razi]

It's breathable as long as you don't do a thick base coat.

Are coated items “breathable”?
The breathability of a coated item is dependent on how heavy the Base Coat is applied.
The lighter the Base Coat, the more breathable the item will be. If a continuous, heavy film
is applied, the surface will not be breathable.

They'll leave a slight frosted look on things if you put a heavy coat on them as well, so don't use em on glass or black stuff.
Still a cool product. It's crazy that you can walk into Home Depot and just pick it up now.

[darylzero]

What about using this as an undercoating on the car? It shouldn't rust correct?

[Looneybomber]

So you spray this on your shirt and spill BBQ all over it. Clean! But, once you go to wash your shirt, if no water penetrates it, how do you wash it?

[krash]

Definitely spraying down my wheels with this stuff

[WDRacing]

Definitely spraying down my wheels with this stuff

Do that this weekend and post the results. I want to do the same thing.

[Looneybomber]

My first thought was carpet and kids spilling stuff, but then I thought, showers! Never have to clean it again!

Decking...I wonder if I could put that stuff on my deck over the stain?

[Dattebayo]

Okay, so if we know it repels water-based stuff, how well does it do with oils, fats and lipids? These are the things that make our clothes dirty, not water. Did anyone think about that?

[AZhitman]

So you spray this on your shirt and spill BBQ all over it. Clean! But, once you go to wash your shirt, if no water penetrates it, how do you wash it?

You don't wash it. Why would you?

At NeverWet™, we have designed a coating that repels dirty water and thick oils, and that remains clean and virtually bacteria-free. When dust, dirt or other molecules accumulate on our surfaces, a light spray of water grabs the dust. Because the water is repelled by our superhydrophobic surface, it then simply rolls away.

...brain asplode...

[alms24sebring]

Okay, so if we know it repels water-based stuff, how well does it do with oils, fats and lipids? These are the things that make our clothes dirty, not water. Did anyone think about that?

I did. I was also thinking about what the pH could be. Maybe its so strong it repels vegetable and/or motor oil too ? Id like to see that demonstration tho. They need to make super hydrophilic towels!

The bathtub is a good idea. Not only never clean it again but it looks like itll give you a good, non slip grip.

[Razi]

Okay, so if we know it repels water-based stuff, how well does it do with oils, fats and lipids? These are the things that make our clothes dirty, not water. Did anyone think about that?

They talk about that in the FAQ as well.

NeverWet is less effective at repelling motor oils and oil based liquids

[Dittoz7]

Should work wonder for all my female companions.

...Yall' know