Cleanliness is next to Godliness

**Big Dog** · 13th September 2003, 16:59

any thoughts on gekko guard?

**SPman** · 13th September 2003, 19:15

Originally posted by Big Dog
any thoughts on gekko guard?

Is that something to prevent Gekko infestation of your leathers?

**bluninja** · 13th September 2003, 20:48

No problem cleaning leathers (had lots of practice after the mud at manfeild) but how do you get the scratches out of knee sliders??

TTFN

**MikeL** · 13th September 2003, 21:48

Who says I've got smelly feet?

I just used the oven once, when I had got back from Whangarei in pouring rain the whole way and the water was actually sloshing in my boots.
And yes, I have cleaned the oven on more than one occasion (I'm the original SNAG and I know how important the odd token gesture is).

**Big Dog** · 13th September 2003, 22:42

Originally posted by SPman
Is that something to prevent Gekko infestation of your leathers?

Cleaner / waterproofing agent, supposedly chem free and biodegradable. supposedly good for leather or cordura, just wondering if anyone has actually used it. Bike shop recc usually as valuable as a three dollar bill and all.

**Coldkiwi** · 15th September 2003, 12:30

gekko guard? that'd be my parents cat. Gekko and skink control method # 1!!

**Kwaka-Kid** · 15th September 2003, 14:25

lean? cean? cclleeaann? what is this c-l-e-a-n you speak of? dont be daft george, did god not bless you with a mother?

Firstly i didnt know you could clean leathers?.. haha, no really, erm, well not full on washing, i know there are spray on products etc... i dunno, i just take all my shit (hah and thats prolly what it smells like!) round to mothers house and say "oi mum, just come to say hello, but i got heaps to do" and leave them at the doorstep on my way out... come back a few days later and the female-magic has been worked upon them...

might try and do this clean thing with my leathers now... i heard to go to a horse saddle place and get some leather products etc as its gunna be cheaper then any bike shop.

**What?** · 16th September 2003, 09:59

Your are on to it, KK. Lyddiard'ws glycerine soap is the gear for cleaning soiled leathers. Use minimal water for the scrub, then rinse clean and dry in the shade. After all that, dress the leather with Snoseal, Beeseal or similar - it's all bees wax, just different names. Put leathers in car in sun to warm up and help soak the wax in.

**Coldkiwi** · 16th September 2003, 18:40

horse stuff cheaper than bike stuff? don't bet on it KK! running a horse ain't cheap.

yeah.. the suns the best... if you are in fact lucky enough to have some when you're doing it! normally i remember at night or on a dark wet day when I realise just how wet I'd be if I was out riding in unwaxed gear!

as for stretching leather that is too tight, try this one (gleened from a knowledgeable leather expert who does all my gear mods/repairs):

pour boiling water over the leather and as soon as it is cooled enough to wear, put it on and go sit in the position you ride in (heck, go for a short ride and help it dry). the boiling water helps soften the leather so it'll stretch where it needs to.

**MikeL** · 16th September 2003, 23:15

That's all very helpful info about cleaning the outside. Now what about the lining? I've worn my leather pants every day now for, um, four months...
Is that why people are avoiding me???
Short of taking the lining out, what's the recommended cleaning procedure?

**Big Dog** · 17th September 2003, 18:08

Originally posted by MikeL
That's all very helpful info about cleaning the outside. Now what about the lining? I've worn my leather pants every day now for, um, four months...
Is that why people are avoiding me???
Short of taking the lining out, what's the recommended cleaning procedure?

My old leathers came up a beaut by turning them inside out and applying saddle soap with a dish brush. But then sunlight soap worked just as well at a third the price.

just make sure the last of the drying happens the right way out or they sit funny afterwards.

**Coldkiwi** · 18th September 2003, 13:31

so much information... such a great site! cheers for asking my next question mike!

**bungbung** · 2nd March 2004, 13:44

MikeL, CK,

Have either of you found an answer to the lining washing question?

I have wkids old 2 piece suit now. He very smelly.

Unfortunatley the lining is not the removeable type.