GenTLe 1,509 Posted November 2, 2015 Hi all, it happens that sometimes a nice leather strap with time, some water and so on becomes dry and start to lose its beauty and gets a bit too much distressed. So I'm asking all of you, but especially to the strap makers like JohnG or McJules, what can be done to bring them at their original beauty possibly avoiding to make them too dark or to damage the stitching. Thanks, GenTLe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,764 Posted November 2, 2015 Human seamen, preferably from a pubescent virgin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roie16 0 Posted November 2, 2015 Well I am not a big leather expert(or even a small one for that matter ) but I do have several leather jackets from both sheep and calf leather, after couple of years when my calf leather Jacket had started to dry out I searched in some leather forums, long story short I am using this: Lexol 908 Leather Care Kit Link: http://www.amazon.co...ailpage_o02_s00 On all of my jackets, the Item I would recommend from the kit is the conditioner, it is excellent in removing the tear marks cause by dry leather … again I am not a leather expert but I can assume that as long as it is not Croc or alligator leather that this conditioner will work OK. best of luck Or as was suggested above, you can always ejaculate all over them :fme: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants 0 Posted November 2, 2015 Pecard leather dressing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millionaire wannabe 1 Posted November 3, 2015 Mink oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted November 3, 2015 Same as for shoes GenTLe. I've had good results from leather conditioner. Shoe polish works but stains the thread if a lighter colour. @PBR - I'm assuming you mean pussy juices? Semen wouldn't penetrate in the cracks as too thick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted November 3, 2015 Same as for shoes GenTLe. I've had good results from leather conditioner. Shoe polish works but stains the thread if a lighter colour. @PBR - I'm assuming you mean pussy juices? Semen wouldn't penetrate in the cracks as too thick. Fanny Batter is a panacea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted November 3, 2015 If you want proper advice, go to a local saddler. They are well accustomed to reviving damaged leather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted November 3, 2015 If you want proper advice, go to a local saddler. They are well accustomed to reviving damaged leather. I doubt their advice will be as entertaining as ours though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted November 3, 2015 Gentle, you would be hard pressed to find an oil or conditioner that doesn't darken the leather somewhat. Personally I've used neats foot oil for older straps but for sure darkened the leather. I'd suggest a conditioner like Chelsea's Lether Food "clear". This will also give you some ability to polish the strap a bit as well. Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted November 3, 2015 White mineral oil (vaseline) - I've used it on all of my leather products, from furniture to race suits and boots for the last 20 years. It just plain works and has no ill-effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted November 3, 2015 If you want proper advice, go to a local saddler. They are well accustomed to reviving damaged leather. LOL, we are not in the wild wild west here I don't even know where saddlers are in Italy, but surely they are very few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted November 3, 2015 Neats foot oil (Mink oil) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 3, 2015 If you want proper advice, go to a local saddler. They are well accustomed to reviving damaged leather. This An equestrian shop or a FINE shoe store. I would recommend neatsfoot oil, but is going to make the leather darker. I think most anything worth a damn is going to because it has to penetrate to do its job. That said, once absorbed for a few days, the color will ighten up again somewhat - it won´t stay as dark as during application. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 3, 2015 http://thesaddlefitter.com/tack-care/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 3, 2015 I don't even know where saddlers are in Italy, WOT !!!.....you fuckin' live in Italy......and you can't find a leather 'expert'.............God spare your tiny calceus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted November 3, 2015 Mineral oil is the only dressing, that is chemically inert and will not change it's properties over time like other stuff containing either mineral or vegetable based components. If you investigate into the matter deeply enough, you will come to the same conslusion eventually, I'm sure... But hey - feel free to use whatever the salesmen tells you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted November 3, 2015 I don't even know where saddlers are in Italy, WOT !!!.....you fuckin' live in Italy......and you can't find a leather 'expert'.............God spare your tiny calceus Yeah, I don't know where all this hype about Italian leather comes from... Yes we do some good shoes (but they are the 500$ ones, surely not Geox or similar industrial products) and... And... ...?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted November 3, 2015 Ok, thanks all guys, I'll do some test I didn't even know that something like neastfoot oil existed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 3, 2015 Yeah, I don't know where all this hype about Italian leather comes from... Errr....lemme see......Italy perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted November 3, 2015 Ok, thanks all guys, I'll do some test I didn't even know that something like neastfoot oil existed! It's Neatsfoot oil. Oil from the foot and shinbone of a Neat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted November 3, 2015 Yeah, I don't know where all this hype about Italian leather comes from... Errr....lemme see......Italy perhaps I think we are highly overrated for that (very few things are built here nowadays, practically only luxury stuff). We are good for design. For food. For science (despite the poor amount of funds for it). Ok, thanks all guys, I'll do some test I didn't even know that something like neastfoot oil existed! It's Neatsfoot oil. Oil from the foot and shinbone of a Neat. Yes I googled it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakethemouse 0 Posted November 4, 2015 I use oakwood leather conditioner. Most leather conditioners will darken the leather a little bit. I like oakwood cauae it still smells natural and i find it protects and doesn't stain the stitching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theslavetrainer 0 Posted November 4, 2015 Sorbeline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted November 4, 2015 I use oakwood leather conditioner. Most leather conditioners will darken the leather a little bit. I like oakwood cauae it still smells natural and i find it protects and doesn't stain the stitching. Another vote for Oakwood. Its cheap and can easily bought at any equestrian store as it's generally used for saddles. I use it on watch strap, leather race suits, boots etc and it works a Charm. Put a little into a container and microwave for a few seconds to soften then rub rub rub it in Again, it will darken the leather a little but as previously mentioned, after a few days it will lighten up to almost it's original colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
