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markp
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 Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:31 pm Post subject: Restoring old leather |
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I have an old Reunion Blues triple case sitting in my closet that I think has potential. It is very dusty and scratched, but it is so old and retro-looking that I think it would be cool to use again.
Can anyone recommend a product that you've used successfully in the past to restore a shine and suppleness to old leather? |
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maynard-46
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| Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:11 pm Post subject: Restoring old leather |
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Saddle soap...mink oil. 1st conditions and softens...2nd waterproofs it.
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Troy Sargent
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leather honey leather conditioner, I used to hand tool leather and this product works wonders as a final step or to restore an old project
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| There are many products available for the restoration and maintenance of leather interiors for automobiles. |
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| If you have a cat, just be careful with mink or neats foot oil. I used that on an old trumpet case several years ago, and my cat would not leave that case alone. |
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Animal oils can become rancid. I use Saphir Renovateur. To remove years of buildup, you can start with Saphir Reno'Mat first.
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I have always used Pecard leather treatment, especially on military leather. Softens and waterproofs.
Good stuff.
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Most if not all of these methods will work. You want to be careful of getting the leather too soft.
Not all "saddle soap" is the same. I use Fiebing's glycerine saddle soap. Much milder than the Kiwi stuff.
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