Maintenance for Leathers?

[scumdog]

You can buy larger tins of dubbin from shops that sell stuff for the horsey types, my tin has lasted for years, the shoe-shop size will only last about two applications - if you're lucky.

Warm the leathers before applying (in the sun but at this time of year it might take a hair-dryer).

Rub it well in, especially at leak-prone seams.

Takes ages to get the stuff off your hands and it leave funny (temporary) marks on your scoot where the leather has touched it.

[MSTRS:Me]

I just use warm water & a sponge to clean, apply sno-seal once or twice a year. Leathers are old & stll looking great.
PS many years ago I heard that Dubbin (for tramping boots at least) although a great water-proofing agent was not good for the stitching. Apparently it rots cotton thread or something.

[Wolf]

I just use warm water & a sponge to clean, apply sno-seal once or twice a year. Leathers are old & stll looking great.
PS many years ago I heard that Dubbin (for tramping boots at least) although a great water-proofing agent was not good for the stitching. Apparently it rots cotton thread or something.

Apparently dubbin is animal fat and does nasty things to stitching so far as I've been warned. I use SnoSeal on my leather stuff.

[2_SL0]

Thanks for all the replies.