Leather care

[Cruisin' Craig]

Some months ago I purchased for myself a wonderful set of leathers (which make me look very sexy by the way).

I now need to focus on making sure I continue to look sharp, and retain maximum protection (both from the elements and the road) from my manly figure hugging leather outfit.

What products do you all use, and how often, to keep your leathers in top condition?

Of course, I could simply ask this question of the gentleman from whom I bought my gear (thanks Quasi), but the more points of view I get the better in my opinion, so here we are.

Thanking you all in advance :-)

[FJRider]

Going by the amount of shit posted on this site, that some try to pass off as fact... I'd go for Quasi's version of what is good for the products he deals with. HIS reputation is at stake... Ignore his advice at your peril...

[Subike]

Original Neopol all purpose creme polish.
Have used this on my leathers now for the past XYZ years.
Have found it good for removing road grime and keeping the leather soft.
It also has a plesant aroma and aids to the water resistance qaulity of the leather,
I also use it on my boots and gloves.
Liberal useage with a soft cloth, a 300 mil bottle will do two sets of leathers and boots.
Also good for you bikes seat, keeps both vynal and leather soft and crack free.

[rottiguy]

Do ya warm up the leather first or just put it on cold, I think it might soak in better if it's warm, but not too sure with the polish, might be more of a surface thing

Original Neopol all purpose creme polish.
Have used this on my leathers now for the past XYZ years.
Have found it good for removing road grime and keeping the leather soft.
It also has a plesant aroma and aids to the water resistance qaulity of the leather,
I also use it on my boots and gloves.
Liberal useage with a soft cloth, a 300 mil bottle will do two sets of leathers and boots.
Also good for you bikes seat, keeps both vynal and leather soft and crack free.

[gunrunner]

I use beeswax on my jacket hasnt faded and the water just runs off it

[Subike]

Do ya warm up the leather first or just put it on cold, I think it might soak in better if it's warm, but not too sure with the polish, might be more of a surface thing

I have always done it at room temp. the product is made for leather, so as it has been around for many many years, I think that it does the job very well.
def not a surface only polish.

[rottiguy]

sweet, must be able to penetrate ( oh nice, the word of the day ) into the grain to condition it. Must get some for my jacket, boots and gloves.

I have always done it at room temp. the product is made for leather, so as it has been around for many many years, I think that it does the job very well.
def not a surface only polish.

[rottiguy]

Must bee good, you sure don't see bees in rain coats I have used it on tramping boots for a while and it's great if ya heat up the leather so it gets right in.

I use beeswax on my jacket hasnt faded and the water just runs off it

[Biggles2000]

Whipe down with a damp cloth to remove the dirt then rub in a saddle dressing like "Jay ell" with a rag. Its as easy as that, people do say that animal tallow based products rots the stiching but I know that putting them away wet does the same. I also use boot polish on the knees to put the colour back in, and before you ask.... like I have had to kneel on the road to fix a bike. They won't need this very often at all. I think I have only done this about a dosen times oner the last 20 years. Remember that old beat up leathers are super cool, its ok to let them get this way.

[Biggles2000]

Must bee good, you sure don't see bees in rain coats I have used it on tramping boots for a while and it's great if ya heat up the leather so it gets right in.

My what big dogs you have got....

[fLaThEaD FreD]

Going by the amount of shit posted on this site, that some try to pass off as fact... I'd go for Quasi's version of what is good for the products he deals with. HIS reputation is at stake... Ignore his advice at your peril...

As a supplier and manufacturer of a technical product I get so Pissed off with so many Fucking know it alls who poke their noses in and offer so called advice on something I and my industry collegues have developed over 20+ years.
Are they gunna stand by their version and replace or rectify the dammage they caused when it all goes pear shaped cos they forgot to add an important fact................I THINK NOT !!!!!!!!

[Owl]

I use "Tanners oil" which is cheap ($10-$12 per litre) and available from any saddlery. It's thin, soaks in better than beeswax and doesn't leave the leather shiny or greasy. Often, more than one application is required, though the leather will let you know by how much it soaks up!

[yungatart]

Beeswax which is available from the weekend market on Marine Parade.
Also good for your boots...and your handbag ...

[NZsarge]

www.liquidleather.com
I don't personally have any of this stuff but thanks to a local maker of race leathers (Celtic Leathers) he treated my jacket with some of this, tryed to buy some off him but he won't part with it.
Also when you clean your leathers try using good quality baby wipes (no acids and heaps of conditioners).

[yod]

sno seal anyone? any good?