Taking care of leather straps....tips? products?

[Cru Jones]

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.
Simply rub the natural Beeswax with your fingertip and massage your leather watch band or wallet back to life. Recommended for use on all leathers including alligator, crocodile, shark skin. Can stand alone or be buffed to a beautiful finish. Try our extra large size for bigger items!"

thanks!

[Rodentman]

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!

[leeye]

i use Autoglym leather care on my leather sofa and to soften/moisturize my leather straps. so far i'm loving the results.

[Alcan]

Straps last a lot longer when used with a deployant instead of a buckle.

[bcacncnc]

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

[htc8p]

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

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

exactly. the sales lady kept pushing it when i bought my chukka.

but never used it since i want my straps to have their stains and marks.

[TopNotchChach]

I was gonna start a similar thread.

I have a gator strap, any thoughts on care? how long do these straps last?

[luchiong]

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

[buke45]

Originally Posted by alcan

straps last a lot longer when used with a deployant instead of a buckle.

x2

[TSW]

Take the watch of while sleeping.

[Frosty]

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

[Travelller]

Quoting John (D9):

"I use Obenhauf's Heavy Duty LP, which has natural conditioning oils and bee's wax"

[Adam608]

Originally Posted by luchiong

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

Mink Oil?? Never heard of that before...

Is it made out of squashed Minks?

[kilyung]

I just buy new straps

[dukerules]

I second Obenaufs. The stuff is magic.

[Glenn422]

I use Obenaufs as well :)

[apeogre]

Sweat, lots and lots of sweat.

[dajiggalo]

Originally Posted by Adam608

Mink Oil?? Never heard of that before...

Is it made out of squashed Minks?

mink oil is basically fat rendered from the mink pelts during the tanning process. It is greasy to the touch, but leather soaks it up pretty well. It does darken leather

[Shikar]

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.

Regards.

[gmax]

Veraet watch band rubber and leather care. Not at all greasy and won't darken leather.

[Shrinkdial]

Micah threw in some leather care product like beeswax last week.
For my Eames chairs I use a lotion

[Friedl41]

Originally Posted by Shrinkdial

Micah threw in some leather care product like beeswax last week.
For my Eames chairs I use a lotion

Eames chair? Somebody said "Eames Chair"?

[Cabaiguan]

Any good leather cleaner/conditioner should work. I use Allen Edmonds conditioner. Lexol also works well

[nim]

i use leathermaster protection cream (Water-based)
works wonders

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by dajiggalo

mink oil is basically fat rendered from the mink pelts during the tanning process. It is greasy to the touch, but leather soaks it up pretty well. It does darken leather

Saphir renovator polish contains mink oil, and is amazing.

[mar1140]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I just buy new straps

Nice!

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I just buy new straps

Agreed ...

[rafaquarius21]

Originally Posted by kzm40

Saphir renovator polish contains mink oil, and is amazing.

Thanks for the recommendation on the Saphir R. The product is great and will mot darken the leather.


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[jsuarez]

I use coconut oil.