Favorite Waterproofing Spray/Treatment?

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From GSCarson on 4/14/2011 8:51:00 AM

I guess I should have said water resistant method. Anyway, wondering what solutions others have used to treat their heads for improved moisture resistance. I've mostly used Bill Millers heads alsong with a few others from various suppliers. For the most part they have held up ok and I really like the sound. Last year while at Clifftop my favorite player banjo (old home built w/ 10 15/16" Tubaphone pot) developed a nasty split (very humid) and I actually put my thumb through it while playing. Not a pretty picture. I usually install the heads, let them dry out, then remove and treat them a couple times. I've mainly used KIWI leather waterproofing spray. Results ok, but hoping for better. What have others used? Thanks for any input and recomendations. Glenn C.

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	jbalch says: 4/15/2011 1:57:30 PM I simply buy a leather waterproofing spray at a shoe store. The can I have now is from Foot Locker and called: Rain & Stain Repellent. I remove the head from the banjo and spray it top, bottom and crown. After the treatment dries...I spray again and allow it to cure overnight before re-installing on the banjo. I agree Glenn. This is not a total fix by any means. But I think it does help some. BTW: Dan Knowles uses Scotchguard. I think he may have a rim/fixture set-up so he can spray the head under full tension. Perhaps that might allow for better absorbtion of the material. I'm not sure.
	GSCarson says: 4/15/2011 3:44:15 PM Thanks for the input John. I bought the Kiwi spray at a shoe store and just ran out so thought I'd see what others have tried. I had heard a tip about Scotchguard before, maybe I'll see if I can track some down and give that a try. I have some pretty good waterproofing for tying flies that I was also pondering too. I have treated mine just like you, makes the most sense to me and I know I read it on the BHO, I think probably got that from one of your posts!
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