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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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my roadking leather saddlebags are kind of all scratched up. is there a place i can send them to get them reconditioned or does anyone know the best way to get rid of the scratches. i have tried a few things, saddlesoap, doc baileys etc. any help wold be great

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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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www.pecard.com has some black leather conditioner that could help. i use it on my leathers. i don't think anything will get 100% of the scratches out tho.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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I took mine to a leather shop and they were able to improve them some. Never will be perfect though once they get scarred.
 
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