Saddlebag leather care help
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Saddlebag leather care help
Hi guys, I've just purchased my first bike (2006 FXDI) and it came with a set of HD leather saddle bags. It looks like the previous owner had some form of tape (I'm guessing duct tape) on one of the bags. The tape has been removed, but the glue has been left behind. Does anyone have any idea on how to get the glue removed? I've tried goof off but I stopped after I noticed the rag was turning black. I didn't want to risk pulling the dye out of the bag.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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I can't think of any way to remove duct tape adhesive without some solvent and removal of the dye. Try alcohol, that may work. HD does sell some stuff that has black color in it for restoring faded bags.....this might help later.
I work with leather every day.If you are trying to get the adhesive off will a rag with hot water work ? You want to try to avoid any harsh solvents if possible..Some neats foot or Saddlers oil may work as well.You can always find Black leather dye at Tandy leather supply or if you happen to live near a saddle maker or horse tack supply give them a try..
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WD40 will remove tape adhesive, but like other products may pull some of the dye.
Not as astringent as goof off though. try some on a hidden spot on the leather first to see.
FWIW, WD40 will remove oil drips, spills, etc from an unsealed concrete floor with out leaving a bigger stain once it drys out... dd50
Not as astringent as goof off though. try some on a hidden spot on the leather first to see.
FWIW, WD40 will remove oil drips, spills, etc from an unsealed concrete floor with out leaving a bigger stain once it drys out... dd50
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Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try them in order of risk. I don't think hot water and a rag will get it all though because it seems like it's been on there a while, the glue is pretty much hard at this point. I'll try the neats foot or some saddlers oil if it doesn't, but that'll have to wait until after Christmas. All the stores around here are crazy.
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I'll try to when I get home if I remember. I'm not sure I can upload photos or not (I just joined the forum). Also, can you upload pics from a cell phone?
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Saddle soap and a heat gun. The heat allows the saddle soap to get under the glue and you just keep working in in till the glue comes off. Don't over do the heat. It works for tar, bugs, and paint on leather.
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Thanks that's a great idea. I'll give it a shot after I get some saddle soap.