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Dec 25, 2014 | 10:41 PM

#11

Greatscott

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From: CALIFORNIA

I use sno-seal

Dec 26, 2014 | 12:44 AM

#12

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuzzCap7

JL Mercer made boots for Lyndon Baines Johnson, Toby Keith, Charlie Daniels, Billy Ray Cyrus, etc. so I suspect they truly know how to keep the leather in tip top shape.

that means that i definitely can't afford them

Dec 26, 2014 | 11:18 AM

#13

dyna rider

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From: Knoxville, Tn

Saddle Soap

Saddle soap is great for cleaning the leather but won't do sh*t for protecting it. It does in fact strip all the protectors off when cleaning.
I have started using this stuff:
Originally developed for firefighters.

Dec 26, 2014 | 11:58 AM

#14

Mountain Cruiser

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From: Garrote, California

I use Sno Seal.

Dec 26, 2014 | 11:59 AM

#15

seniorsuperglideE8

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From: along the shore of Mishigami

Neets foot oil has a distinctive odor when wet, and what ever is in contact with neets foot oil will smell the same. I've used mink's oil and bear grease with fairly good results.

Dec 26, 2014 | 12:01 PM

#16

Renegadewolf

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From: 2 houses down from you

I polish my boots once every 2 months, and I wear them in the rain and snow. 1 pair I have had for 5 years and they still look good. The other pair I have I've had them for 2 years and they get polished the same, and they still look good too.

Dec 26, 2014 | 03:35 PM

#17

PPBART

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From: SE Louisiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP Dan

...Mink oil. I've been using it for 40 years now and have always been happy with it.

+1 for mink oil, probably also been using it for ~40 yrs. I rub it into my boots, jackets, gloves, any leather goods once or twice a year. Keeps everything soft and looking good, even helps with water resistance.