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May 23, 2007 | 11:01 PM

MountainCat

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Leather Prep help.

Good Day

Got me my leathers yesterday and silly me forgot to ask about waterproofing and protection. Just wondering what some of you folks here use / recommend?

Thanks

MC

May 23, 2007 | 11:04 PM

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I really like Doc Black. I put it on all new purchases and retreat everything over the winter.

May 23, 2007 | 11:53 PM

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Just an opinion, but to me leather is pretty much useless in the rain. It'll stand up to a mist or a minor shower, but if the skies open up you're going to get soaked and it will waterlog no matter what you put on it. (And I've tried a lot of stuff over the years.) My unscientific opinion is that waterproofing will only hold the sweat in more; it doesn't really keep the wet out.

If you got good leather, then just wear it. Once in a while you can use a cleaner on it. Lately I've been using Kiwi "Fast acting cleaner" which seems to be the same stuff that comes in the S-100 can for cleaning the bike. Spray on/wipe off. If it starts to fade and you're the type who thinks that's a bad thing a little leather dye will fix it up in no time.

May 24, 2007 | 12:32 AM

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Why does rain go through leather jackets but it did not go through when the steer was wearing it? Jus' wonderin'.[sm=confused06.gif]

May 24, 2007 | 01:08 AM

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I don't treat my jacket or chaps, but some friends use Lemon Pledge to clean them with. Here is a good link to leather care: http://www.foxcreekleather.com/help/leatherCare.phtml

May 24, 2007 | 01:15 AM

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Good Day

Got me my leathers yesterday and silly me forgot to ask about waterproofing and protection. Just wondering what some of you folks here use / recommend?

Thanks

MC

I don't I stuff em in my hardbags when not in use and my 400 dolla jacket is stuffed in the tour pack nuttin folded or neatly put away. My 2 month old leathers look like they been thru a war , but thats the way I like em.

May 24, 2007 | 01:19 AM

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ORIGINAL: MountainCat

Good Day

Got me my leathers yesterday and silly me forgot to ask about waterproofing and protection. Just wondering what some of you folks here use / recommend?

Thanks

MC

We've had horses since we were married. Lost our last horse in November 06.

Carol was riding several years before we got married. I think she was 12. Saddles, bridles, reins, all made of leather.

Saddle Soap to clean, and Mink Oil to protect.

Don't use harsh cleaning products on the leather. They will pull the natural oils out of the leather. Treat the leather right and it will last a lifetime. Anybody need some saddles?