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13 April 2013, 12:39 AM | #1 |
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Taking care of leather straps....tips? products?
do any of you do something in particular to maintain your leather straps?
maybe use a particular product? for example, i found the following product, and wasn't sure if it's worthwhile. "Our exclusive super refined 100% Beeswax formula will naturally restore & beautify all of your fine & exotic leathers & woods without the use of man made waxes or harmful chemicals that can actually dry and discolor. This special product has been used for hundreds of years to waterproof & moisturize porous fibers, restoring the natural oils that are lost with age. thanks! |
13 April 2013, 01:39 AM | #2 |
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I have some baseball glove oil and some mink oil that help keep leather in good shape and pliable. Some of these products can darken lighter leathers so use with care!
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16 April 2013, 11:00 AM | #3 |
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i use Autoglym leather care on my leather sofa and to soften/moisturize my leather straps. so far i'm loving the results.
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Straps last a lot longer when used with a deployant instead of a buckle.
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Off the top of my head, that name of the lotion I use is called "Boot Sauce Conditioner" from Timberland. Its suitable for strap leather too... and appeared to work quite well. I had a French vintage strap from Ted Su that was drying up and cracking.
http://shop.timberland.com/product/i...uctId=12776804
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but never used it since i want my straps to have their stains and marks. |
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17 April 2013, 12:58 AM | #7 |
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I was gonna start a similar thread.
I have a gator strap, any thoughts on care? how long do these straps last? |
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find "mink oil" on the google
it's pretty good for all kinds of leather, only thing is.... mink oil will darker the color a little bit, and it cannot use on suede
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I talked to an upholsterer about my leather seats and how to keep them looking good and supple (convertible). He told me to use Johnson’s Baby Oil. It moisturizes and smells good. I have used it on black straps with good results. jmho
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Quoting John (D9):
"I use Obenhauf's Heavy Duty LP, which has natural conditioning oils and bee's wax"
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I just buy new straps
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I second Obenaufs. The stuff is magic.
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I use Obenaufs as well :)
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Sweat, lots and lots of sweat.
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Lexol cleaner and conditioner is perfect for leather straps, belts, shoes and car seats too. It works fantastic on leather, just be careful on lighter color leather as it may darken it.
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Veraet watch band rubber and leather care. Not at all greasy and won't darken leather.
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Micah threw in some leather care product like beeswax last week.
For my Eames chairs I use a lotion |
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Any good leather cleaner/conditioner should work. I use Allen Edmonds conditioner. Lexol also works well
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i use leathermaster protection cream (Water-based)
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I use coconut oil.
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