Handyman 5,682 Posted January 20, 2018 What do you guys like for conditioning old leather? I have a few things I want to spruce up, like my old jacket from the greaser days. Leather Milk? Leather Honey? All this crap sounds like breakfast food to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted January 20, 2018 Ask @Mrs. Peel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted January 20, 2018 Saddle soap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, BobA said: Saddle soap Still? I used that on my baseball glove in grade school. I figured we'd have invented something fancier by now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted January 20, 2018 Saddle soap and mink oil 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,157 Posted January 20, 2018 Saddle soap is correct! Sure, there are fancy modern products out there... but the natural, breathable ingredients in saddle soap - (typically some combo of mild soap, lanolin, and beeswax) are really perfect for leather. You can't go wrong. And dammit, I oughta know! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Mrs. Peel said: Saddle soap is correct! Sure, there are fancy modern products out there... but the natural, breathable ingredients in saddle soap - (typically some combo of mild soap, lanolin, and beeswax) are really perfect for leather. You can't go wrong. And dammit, I oughta know! Waddo I win! Waddo I win!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted January 21, 2018 16 hours ago, Mrs. Peel said: Saddle soap is correct! Sure, there are fancy modern products out there... but the natural, breathable ingredients in saddle soap - (typically some combo of mild soap, lanolin, and beeswax) are really perfect for leather. You can't go wrong. I read some crap online that said Saddle Soap is a little too alkaline for long term use. Of course, this was probably written by some boob selling one of the other products. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted January 21, 2018 http://absorbine.com/products/leather-care/leather-therapy-restorer-conditioner/ This is the best stuff out there. The Smithsonian uses it on all of their leather. Not just the restore but the entire product line. I know the person who invented it whom is also a pro 2a guy from hunterdon county 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,157 Posted January 21, 2018 Come'on now, Handyman! Look at my picture! Same leather cat suit since the 60's - doesn't it look fabulous? As good as the day it was made. Who has more credibility here... me or @fishnut? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted January 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, Mrs. Peel said: Come'on now, Handyman! Look at my picture! Same leather cat suit since the 60's - doesn't it look fabulous? As good as the day it was made. Who has more credibility here... me or @fishnut? Yeah it' not like the Smithsonian knows any thing about restoring old things Lmao 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,052 Posted January 21, 2018 Most museums suggest nothing and to store leather properly. If it is already shot there are a number of products that will work but you must keep up maintenance and reapplySent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted January 21, 2018 Here I thought, @Handyman did sumtin rilly rilly bad. Felt guilty and wanted to be punished... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted January 21, 2018 Well you could go nuts too. The real way for long term storage involves temperatures and humidity. Like mink coats and cigars. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted January 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, BobA said: Well you could go nuts too. The real way for long term storage involves temperatures and humidity. Like mink coats and cigars. @Handymanhumidor? There’s a visual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted January 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Zeke said: @Handymanhumidor? There’s a visual Do you think Mrs. Peel sleeps in a giant humidor? Nah.....Ridiculous. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted January 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, BobA said: Do you think Mrs. Peel sleeps in a giant humidor? Nah.....Ridiculous. I’m not sure she sleeps.. maybe a cat nap from say 6 am to 8 am 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted January 22, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 11:52 AM, Handyman said: What do you guys like for conditioning old leather? I have a few things I want to spruce up, like my old jacket from the greaser days. Leather Milk? Leather Honey? All this crap sounds like breakfast food to me. Handyman: All leather ideally could use some form of treatment every 2-3 years if you want it to keep looking good and not dry out and crack. There are a bazillion different products out there that claim to restore, rejuvenate, soften and preserve leather. Some work quite well and others are a waste of money and just short term solutions. From my experience these two product lines have proven themselves to me over many years for the specific leathers. Names can be misleading, so I suggest that you read some reviews before you choose what to use…. For leather jackets: Leather Honey It is a bit more waterier in its consistency than honey but it really works to soften the leather. It will also tend to darken the leather color. I use it on my dyed black lambskin leather bomber jacket and it removed the light spots where the leather tends to wear, such as at the elbows, collar and cuffs. I hang the jacket from a pipe in the ceiling in our basement, put an old towel on the floor underneath it and brush it on nice and thick. It will take about 8-12 hours, maybe a bit more, for it to be fully absorbed by the leather. I let the jacket hang for at least several days to ensure it air dries completely. Then I buff the leather with a soft cotton cloth and it is good for 1-2 years. Here is their web site: https://www.leatherhoney.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5sPp09_q2AIVhzaBCh0Q6wSbEAAYASAAEgI2hvD_BwE For Automobile leather upholstery: Bickmore Bick For the dyed cow hide leather in our current daily driver cars as well as my old 1961 roadster, I use Bickmore Bick leather products for cleaning, conditioning and preserving the leather upholstery on the seats, doors and dashboard. These products have worked as advertised and served me well for over 35+ years. The Bickmore company was founded in Old Town, Maine in the late 1800’s. Bickmore was originally formulated and sold as a product to cure gall on horses..., that eventually evolved into various leather care products. Here is their web site: http://bickmore.com/products/ Both of these product lines are available via Amazon.com. I hope this helps…. AVB-AMG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks AVB. I think leather honey sounds like the stuff I need. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted January 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Handyman said: I think leather honey sounds like the stuff I need. Leather Honey also sounds like the stage name of someone who co-starred with Stormy Daniels. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 23, 2018 I have been using Mcquires leather balm.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted March 8, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 0:17 PM, Handyman said: Thanks AVB. I think leather honey sounds like the stuff I need. Handyman: So what did you end up using and how did it work out for you....? AVB-AMG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites