Cleaning white leather jacket

**hellokitty** · 8th January 2011, 14:49

I have a pink and white leather jacket - does anyone know what would be a good product to clean the dirt off the white leather and get it back to white?
I have asked in bike shops and no one knows, beyond basic cleaning and waterproofing.
I want to get the white looking white again.

**blackdog** · 8th January 2011, 14:54

get some white polish from yer shoe shop

**hellokitty** · 8th January 2011, 14:58

Originally Posted by theblackstig

get some white polish from yer shoe shop

Like a tin of boot polish?

**blackdog** · 8th January 2011, 15:05

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Like a tin of boot polish?

yup

(just get a new brush too, using yer old black one could be a mistake)

**hellokitty** · 8th January 2011, 15:10

Originally Posted by theblackstig

yup

(just get a new brush too, using yer old black one could be a mistake)

good idea - thanks!

**blackdog** · 8th January 2011, 15:14

Originally Posted by hellokitty

good idea - thanks!

a pleasure

**BMWST?** · 8th January 2011, 17:36

"saddle soap" from an old school saddle type shop if it actually needs cleaning or you may find some leather cleaners at repco/supercheap etc.Avoid silicone tho

**hellokitty** · 8th January 2011, 20:43

Originally Posted by BMWST?

"saddle soap" from an old school saddle type shop if it actually needs cleaning or you may find some leather cleaners at repco/supercheap etc.Avoid silicone tho

Saddle soap is great for general cleaning (I used to have a horse and it cleans horse sweat and stuff) but I need to get the black dirty marks off. I am assuming it is general road grime and stuff....... there are some dead bugs on there as well

**Wannabiker** · 9th January 2011, 14:38

Yep, saddle soap is the stuff. You should be able to scrub with a soft nailbrush to get grime off. For black marks (tar, rubber) use a cloth with a wee bit of turps on (or CRC) to get rid of the marks, then then clean off with saddle soap . Finish the job with some leather creme/ wax ...Mcguiars do a motorcycle leather creme..or any other brand.

(avoid white nuggett or whiteners)

**awa355** · 9th January 2011, 15:02

Originally Posted by hellokitty

I have a pink and white leather jacket - does anyone know what would be a good product to clean the dirt off the white leather and get it back to white?
I have asked in bike shops and no one knows, beyond basic cleaning and waterproofing.
I want to get the white looking white again.

PINK!!!!!!! Jeez, Gotta admit, white looks nice, just not very practical.

**wickle** · 9th January 2011, 15:44

try toothpaste on small section with toothbrush might be nice to replace toothbrush after

**hellokitty** · 9th January 2011, 15:46

Originally Posted by awa355

PINK!!!!!!! Jeez, Gotta admit, white looks nice, just not very practical.

Very practical - high visiblilty and great to wear in the sun, not as hot as black. I wear my jacket, no matter how hot it is.
Everyone was complaining of the heat today while wearing their black jackets - I was fine in my white and pink jacket

**hellokitty** · 9th January 2011, 15:47

Originally Posted by wickle

try toothpaste on small section with toothbrush might be nice to replace toothbrush after

I will use one of the kid's toothbrushes......

**Quasievil** · 9th January 2011, 16:06

Use a mild detergent to get rid of the dirt and then treat it with a leather conditioner, if you need to add the color back in you can buy a leather conditioner with a colour pigment in it (cant find my can otherwise would give you a name) you can get this from In Hide Leather works in Hamilton.

**PrincessBandit** · 9th January 2011, 16:52

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Very practical - high visiblilty and great to wear in the sun, not as hot as black. I wear my jacket, no matter how hot it is.
Everyone was complaining of the heat today while wearing their black jackets - I was fine in my white and pink jacket

I'm the same with my baby blue and white M2R jacket. Some good reading here as mine is looking pretty much in need of a clean too. Thanks!