Anyone have any idea how you might diy silicone seat a pair of coveralls? Would like to be able to ride in my Carhartts when it is yucky.
Or if there is a commercial equivalent? All the winter riding pants I have tried have been really slippery…
Wondering if the stuff they sell to dip tool handles in could work.
This from Harbor Freight:
https://www.harborfreight.com/14-1-2-half-oz-plasti-dip-black-2779.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17890472041&campaignid=17890472041&utm_content=140972270593&adsetid=140972270593&product=2779&store=3350&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4uCcBhDdARIsAH5jyUkiyN-Fv-C75vxu0AgGPqHG5TzHGNG_kNnUvDtqmcEXzivgUdT16eEaAogjEALw_wcB
I saw someone do it with puffy paint. It looked good, but I have no idea if it held up or not.
Maybe try an Acavallo gel seatsaver on the saddle before applying goo to your pants? I can attest that seatsaver is very grippy!
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I use inexpensive silicone caulk from the hardware store on the inside of the hems of my fitted running shorts to prevent them from riding up, and it works really well. It seems pretty darn grippy and washes perfectly, though I can’t attest to how it would hold up against the friction of a saddle.
I tried the puffy paint on a couple pairs of breeches (winter and regular). While slightly improved, it didn’t last and some of it came off on the saddle after the first ride. There is iron on puffy paint and I didn’t try that, so that may work better maybe???
Have not gotten around to trying industrial grade silicone like for caulking, but I feel like the silicone just doesn’t adhere to the synthetic fibers of the pant in the same way that manufacturers apply silicone.
Let us know how you come out OP.
Disclaimer: I haven’t done this and I don’t know how it would wear a saddle.
But if I were going to, I would probably use a stencil and a can of spray silicone sealant (or flex-seal, something rubbery like that). Might take a couple coats to get it thick enough to make a difference.
Alternatively, iron-on silicone grips for socks/clothing.
They sell a non-skid sock paint and silicon dot tape on Amazon.
Viva Decor Sock Stop Non Slip Transparent Liquid 2,77 fl oz,ABS Anti Skid Fabric - Liquid Anti-Slip for Socks - Made in Germany https://a.co/d/i9Mc1oh
Dot Silicone Elastic Tape No Slip for Garment Accessory & Headband 5Yards per Roll (38mm（FBA）) https://a.co/d/5j84VPq
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That Viva Decor Sock Stop looks very promising and I can’t wait to try it! Unfortunately, it appears from the questions section of Amazon that the product becomes unusable if it gets frozen during delivery. So maybe you have to wait until spring to order. Here’s the question and answer: Question:
Is anyone getting a fresh bottle? All I see is dried up reviews and mine was dried up too!
Answer:
We are so sorry for it
ABS Sock Stop is made on the basis of water and unfortunately, if it was frozen once at delivery time, then it breaks down into components and the effect of dried is obtained. After it then get back into the heat, it already remains dry. If you have frozen weather in your area, it will be better to wait for warming for order ABS
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