So I decided to go with a set of burley bags waxed canvas panniers. Before I instal them I thought I would wax them before I use them, they felt dry to me. So this is how I did that. It's kind of a long video but it does show the process.
What they look like on the bike. I like them, still has a classic look in my opinion. Not too wide either. Still room for a passenger too.
That sounds like a great idea to wax your Burley Bags panniers before using them. It's important to take care of your gear. Thanks for sharing the video of the waxing process. I'll check it out.