Water-Guard® is a family of water repellent products from Atsko, Inc., the makers of Sno-Seal® the original beeswax waterproofing for leather. Water-Guard® products include silicone in solvents systems and polymer in water systems.
The most versatile are the polymerizing silicone products, Silicone Water-Guard® and Water-Guard® Extreme Aerosol’s and Liquid Silicone for special applications including shoes, arrow fletchings and fishing flies. These are all heavy-duty formulas for maximum water resistance. The newest addition to the Silicone Water-Guard® family is called Fast Dry. It is an aerosol with less potential for visible change on Suede and light colors but adequate protection for light or infrequent exposure.
Silicone Water-Guard® products can be applied to just about anything from concrete to nylon windbreakers and makes them all bead water. Silicone eventually washes away and must be reapplied. Silicone Water-Guard® products all offer some degree of Sun protection and mold/mildew resistance. Water-Guard® Extreme has the highest concentration and incredible durability in continuous outdoor exposure while Fast Dry at the other end of the spectrum is ideal for Suede, Ties and upholstery. If a heavy-duty product is being used on a “Light” application we suggest making the application lighter by spraying the product on a clean cloth and using the cloth to gently wipe the silicone onto the surface. You can always apply more if necessary.