to spray or not to spray is the questio
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Road Captain
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to spray or not to spray is the questio
So I got some new leather.
The question is should I spray everything with a water roofing agent or just rock it as is?
If I should spray, what do you recommend.
If it matters the items in question our: danner recon's, HD leather ( the made in the USA one ) Olympic gloves, and leather up chaps.
The question is should I spray everything with a water roofing agent or just rock it as is?
If I should spray, what do you recommend.
If it matters the items in question our: danner recon's, HD leather ( the made in the USA one ) Olympic gloves, and leather up chaps.
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I have used mink oil on many boots over the years. The leather has always absorbed some water but enough water was blocked to keep my feet dry.
The thing is these products have to be used multiple times for the protective material to be absorbed enough to protect the leather from water. Then must be used often enough to maintain the level of protection.
In a way it's like waxing a car. The water beads up real well and the water just rolls right off. Then as the wax wears down then the beading and protection lessen.
The thing is these products have to be used multiple times for the protective material to be absorbed enough to protect the leather from water. Then must be used often enough to maintain the level of protection.
In a way it's like waxing a car. The water beads up real well and the water just rolls right off. Then as the wax wears down then the beading and protection lessen.
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Lexol is good, I use that and Feibing's, available at the same type of store. Leather does not replace rain gear! However, I use Feibing's on all my leather and it will repel LIGHT rain. In a real soaker the leather will get wet.
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Road Captain
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Yes... I understand that in a good rain, ur still gonna get wet.
I'm wondering if the masses like to treat their leather for just that bit of extra protection or if its a waist of time.
I'm wondering if the masses like to treat their leather for just that bit of extra protection or if its a waist of time.
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I use mink oil on my leather.
How do you "rock" a leather jacket?
How do you "rock" a leather jacket?
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