EverDry....I want I want

[MacDoc]

The rapture has come for motorcyclists.....watch the video!!!!!

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013...lly-scientific-testing-of-ultraeverdry-in-hd/

If this stuff pans out I want a gallon now !!!!
Windshields, shields, and toe to toe if it breathes.

Gonna impact a lot of categories if what we see is anything close to reality ....this spooky stuff

 

[jc100]

If the stuff is dissolved in xylene and acetone then the last thing you want to do is spray that on your visor. If they can get it dissolved in something that won't dissolve plastic it might work.

 

[Rohan27]

cant apply it indoors and you need a respirator to apply it outdoors because of all the fumes..... must be GREAT for the environment.

 

[Macs]

It's opaque and does not breathe

 

[MacDoc]

Yeah - think you are correct. Still for gloves boots and pants - especially off road.

Be nice to get a clear version for screens.

must be GREAT for the environment.

These kind of compounds degrade very quickly - no particular impact other than your lungs.

 

[Bagel09]

Just read the article and picked up on this
"If you're going to apply Ultra-Ever Dry to anything transparent like a motorcycle helmet visor or car windscreen or glasses—well, don't"

 

[daught]

One week later

A week after filming this, I re-tested the treated section of the driveway and found that exhibited absolutely no superhydrophobic properties at all—it had reverted back to regular driveway. The Ultra-Ever Dry site does make mention that the product is somewhat susceptible to UV exposure, but my application method is more likely to blame than anything else. If you plan on applying Ultra-Ever Dry to your sidewalk or walkway, you must be meticulous with the application. Hand sprayers are simply not going to cut it.

Which makes it similar to DWR that is already on the market.

 

[Bermuda]

I was just thinking as I read the title, "Gotta a great article to drop in here"...

As noted by the author on Ars, he blames most of its short comings on poor application. The demo videos from the company show some wicked uses of the stuff. It is a little hazy on clear surfaces, but I think it would be great on some bike parts. I'd like to see a professional application on fairings and how that would hold up over time.

 

[Brian P]

^ On fairings? The xylene and acetone will dissolve them for you.

The stuff is likely only suitable for unpainted objects made of metal, glass, etc. ... stuff that doesn't get attacked by aggressive solvents ...