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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by casique
Does the stuff come off on your pants?
No. Well maybe if you put it on too thick and don't rub it in.

And in response to another post, we are talking about leather not vinyl. Armor All leaves things too slippery, in my opinion.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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What ever you do not use Armor All on anything! It will eventually ruin the surface you apply it to. Every manufacturer will tell you to use products that contain SILICONE. Armor all is water based and will run and streak when it gets wet.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks for the tips. I did the Armor all once about 25 years ago. I had to go back and pick my wife up. I think she has forgotten about that one.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Yup. Lexol brand Neatsfoot oil. Jackets, boots, vests, gloves, everything.

To be honest though; I don't know if it helps with UV protection. Definitely helps with waterproofing.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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I have used the H-D leather stuff, and also took the wifes LazyBoy cleaning kit
she uses on furniture. I used Meguiars on the seats in our 32 Ford coupe, but they don't see that many UV rays.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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sno seal
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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+1 for Sno Seal, used that on my Boots when I road dirt bikes in the 70s 80s 90s
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Most all the products mentioned above do not provide much, if any UV protection. That is why I use BLACKFIRE High-UV Leather Conditioner

http://hawg-wash.com/hileco.htm
 
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Doc Bailey's treatment

Pure mink oil

Every spring I allow my seat to get hot by putting it in the sun. I then use pure mink oil, a heavy coat and work it in. After a day or so I use Doc Baily's. Let it sit over night then buff
Use a lot on the stitches.

Never had any water problems

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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by boneziff
Ive always used a product called Saddle Soap can be found at any tractor supply in the horse section. Or you may find it at a feed store.
Great stuffComes in a shoe polish type container and goes on the same way..Great stuff for me over the years!
 
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