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    Repco does a high quality Leather cleaner and leather conditioner - PH balanced etc. More for removing marks and dirt from the exterior of your kit.
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    if its only perspiration smell you are trying to get rid of, then turn inside out, spray with vodka and hang them up OUT OF THE SUN to dry. Its will be the lining that has absorbed your body oils and is stinking.

    I use the vodka to clean my costume belts and bras. I cant wash them in water but clear alcohol works a treat.

    Remember its time to treat leather for winter waterproofing BEFORE they get wet.
    If you have cordura then you probably need to treat it with stuff from the hunting/camping shop
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quasievil View Post
    What exactly are you wanting to clean off dude ?
    Sweat. Probably bacteria. They have started to get a little smelly from daily use in the hot sun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Sweat. Probably bacteria. They have started to get a little smelly from daily use in the hot sun.
    Okay, best thing I think is to lay them out inside out (take the armour out first) and get a bucket of warm soapy water and sponge the inside, then do it again with clean warm water(dont over wet it just damp it over)
    then once done put in a shady spot and dry, dont put in the sunlight.
    Once you have done that you should be sweet.



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    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    ... and they are starting to smell a little bit.
    If you stop scaring yourself so much you might have less smelly stuff to clean out...

    On a more serious note, I have never had to clean gear either. I wear merino underneath (thin in summer, thick in winter) and this seems to stop the leathers develop any effluvia...
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    Tried my plan 'A' today. I turned the leathers mostly inside out, and hung them outside in the sun. The ultraviolet light seems to have done the trick, and they smell fine again.

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    good to hear. I was just coming on to say the ultraviolet in the sunshine was worth a try!

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    Why not consult with a retailer who sells leather gear???

    Google turns up this....

    http://www.colourlock.co.nz/products/leather-wash/

    Leather and Fur Wash Concentrate + Dye Fixative
    Hand and washing machine concentrate for leather clothing including full grain leathers, suede, nubuk, fur and textile mix. Comes with dye fixative and full instructions. Now everyone can wash leather clothing in the home washing machine without risk. Retains the softness and shape with no shrinkage or colourloss. Great for leather motorcycle jackets or racing suits.
    Used for many years by BMW motorcycles Germany.

    One pack is enough to wash 2 leather jackets or 1 motorcycle suit.

    'Wash softly with LederFein' Made in Germany. Comes with full instructions.

    This product has been tested in NZ and produced amazing results with no problems. Safe and easy to use.

    Information on the product @ www.leder-fein.de or for a backup service in NZ www.leathertec.co.nz


    There is also a link to a PDF file of very specific washing instructions.

    We use the Elephant Preserver shown on the page (round tin) on our boots. We were told never to use dubin or beeswax on leather as it will eventually rot the stitching.
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    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Tried my plan 'A' today. I turned the leathers mostly inside out, and hung them outside in the sun. The ultraviolet light seems to have done the trick, and they smell fine again.
    Thats good mate now grab some bees wax (it comes in a tin, like nugget) then lie it in the sun and rub the wax in it will waterproof it and all good!
    That's all I've used for years and years i stay dry in the rain and it keeps the leather supple.

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    VODKA!?



    What a waste.......
    Quote Originally Posted by nodrog View Post
    you dont get 180+ hp out of 998cc by being nice to trees.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 240 View Post
    Thats good mate now grab some bees wax (it comes in a tin, like nugget) then lie it in the sun and rub the wax in it will waterproof it and all good!
    That's all I've used for years and years i stay dry in the rain and it keeps the leather supple.
    this may be a stuuuupid question but it isn't a pisstake,

    what would black shoe polish do? My polish makes my work shoes go shiny and waterproof and keeps it malleable so its not cracking etc.

    would it be bad for leather jackets?
    Quote Originally Posted by nodrog View Post
    you dont get 180+ hp out of 998cc by being nice to trees.

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    I clean my leathers with a mild solution of water & sunlight soap, do not rub excessively or over wet, let dry and rub in bees wax.

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    i sponge my leathers off with warm, soapy water. leave to dry in shade. Then apply heaps of Mothers to outside to help keep soft and supple. But steady on brake and throttle as you have a slidey arse for a week or two!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 240 View Post
    Thats good mate now grab some bees wax (it comes in a tin, like nugget) then lie it in the sun and rub the wax in it will waterproof it and all good!
    That's all I've used for years and years i stay dry in the rain and it keeps the leather supple.
    Wouldn't that make them slippery? Wouldn't that make gripping the tank much harder?

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    For cleaning the outside of leathers - ie removing bugs and dirt use Baby Wipes. Buy them from the supermarket. The stuff in the wipes doesn't hurt baby and will not damage leather.
    Then treat the leather with Glibtone liquidleather. Buy online from www.liquidleather.com and the product will arrive in NZ in about 5 days. This stuff is made for leather and is excellent. It is not beeswax but is the bees knees.
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