This is an email that I have received from a company that we do business with ..thought I would pass it on..

When we buy leather most of us spend quite a bit, so it makes
sense to clean and maintain it on a regular basis. Here's a few
basic tips on leather jackets you can take to the bank. Of course
most of this can apply to furniture and other leather products too.


Prevention is Your Best Option


When you first bring your leather jacket home, you want to
condition and waterproof it. After that, proper care will keep it
looking fabulous for years. In fact, did you know that with proper
care, leather out wears denim 20 to 1? I've heard stories where a
good quality, well maintained leather jacket can last as long as 50
years! It can have that natural Retro look for a long time and
you'll be right in style.


Find out everything you can about your leather jacket, get the
right stuff and set aside time for mandatory cleaning. If you don't
do it yourself, then pay a pro to clean your leather jacket for
you. You can thank me later for that tip!


Leather Jacket Repair


How can you repair the sleeves on your leather jacket when the
edges are cracking, without making the leather weak or super soft?


If you have any loose edges, you can actually tack them up with a
small dab of rubber cement which is sold at most grocery or retail
stores. If the edges are not torn but just starting to look rough,
one of the best options is for you to use a combination of mink oil
and beeswax.


Typically this concoction is sold as paste, making it easy to
apply. While it helps to improve those rough spots, it does soften
but not too much. This combination will also help preserve the
leather and prevent stains.


Leather Jacket Maintenance and Restoration


One of the top products you can buy for your leather jacket is
called Lexol. This brand is excellent for restoring worn leather,
bringing it back to its natural state. Another professional
cleaner/conditioner is called Fiebing's All Purpose Leather Cleaner
and Conditioner. It too helps restore leather that is worn while
also helping to prevent water spots, stains, and even cracking.


Another great product that does it all, conditions, waterproofs,
preserves, softens, and restores leather is called Snow-Proof.
This product has no color or odor and is excellent on leather
jackets as well as boots and shoes. Best of all, it will not leave
a greasy feel.


Carnauba Cream will also help to restore and smooth out your
leather jacket. It helps to resist scratches and finger prints and
does a great job of restoration. One other product you should
investigate is called Leather Balm with Atom Wax. This particular
product was formulated specifically for leather to help with
preserving and restoring. It also helps produce a nice soft,
natural finish.

 

Good info...

Thanks Cap!

 

I'm a slacker. I bought some of those wipes for cleaning leather car seats...
going to have to check out the Lexol conditioner.... Thanks for the tips!

 

I like old aged leather. Every flaw and scar has a story.

 

Thanks for posting, Itch.

My leather jacket is 15yrs old. Never once conditioned and still going strong. The liner is a different story. lol

 

Great info Capt...
Will the cleaner/conditioner take the smokey smell out of it?
Bought a used one from a fellow at work (good deal / heavy as hell) but it smells so bad the wife had me hang it in a closet up in the bonus room. I agree with her, and I smoke as well, but it's BAD.
Won't be long before it's needed. Lows down in the mid 50's my way...

Beav

 

H-D has a leather conditioner also. Back when I worked at a dealership, in my free time, I would rub the conditioner into my jacket. For me, the price was right. Free!

 

Mine is 10 yrs. old.I need to clean it up.Always forget.

 

It's as easy as put on water proof silicone spray.

 

a good way to care for leather garments is to try to stay on your bike i crashed my sukiaki at speed a couple of times first time i trashed a leather pants last time my new leather jacket ,best tip i got