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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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I just bought a 01 heritage and the bags are a little faded.What can I do to bring back the black?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I'll get flamed for this and believe me you'll get better answers.

I had a set like that and all I had was some Kiwi liquid black shoe dye (with the sponge applicator) and some Kiwi black shoe polish (the regular paste kind.)

I first cleaned the bags with a damp rag and let them dry. Then I dyed them and polished them. They continued to look great for a long time with an occasional black polishing.

Now, stand by for the incoming shelling. I know I don't know a darned thing here. I'm a s anxious as you are for a better answer because I just got some used but correct bags for my WG.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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The Kiwi method will work well. Doc Bailey's will work better.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 05:17 AM
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I second Doc Bailey's.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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once you use the kiwi, go back and use a good coat of mink oil. it will weather proof the leather
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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If your not happy with the Kiwi test......get some Lexol, works great.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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OK bumping this.

I (unfortuantely) left a bottle of the new spray on sun screen that leaked all over my leather seat and the top of my bags. I mayget censored but the resulting stains are milky white (like you know) and I cant get them off.

Any suggestions as to a solvent the will not ruin the leather?

...gene
 
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Lexol if it is leather...Vinylex if synthetic leather. www.lexol.com
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Clean with saddle soap - really well - then use Doc's...... on any leather use saddle soap to clean and prep.
 
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