How do I clean leather?

[TerminalAddict]

Ahem...dubbin is NOT recommended. It can do badthings to your stitching.

dubbin was reccomended to me buy a leather supplier

[MSTRS:Me]

dubbin was reccomended to me buy a leather supplier

Yep - it's fine on leather. Depends on the material used for stitching - there's the risky bit - would you want your jacket to un-panel itself?

[TerminalAddict]

so how should I dubbin my jacket without getting it on the stitching ?

[Trudes]

Re-apply Sno-Seal if necessary. Instructions are on the jar, but basically you need to apply to very warm leather, rub in and allow to cool. This opens the pores and cooling 'sucks' the Sno-Seal deep into the leather for a longer protective life

Where do I buy Sno-Seal from and is it safe to use on all coloured leathers? Also does it water resist the leather a bit, ie, if used on boots?
Thanks.

[MSTRS:Me]

so how should I dubbin my jacket without getting it on the stitching ?

I can't resist.....First, unpick the stitching, then apply the dubbin to the leather, THEN refit the stitching???
Seriously, Get yourself another preserver/waterproofer (eg Sno-seal)

[MSTRS:Me]

Where do I buy Sno-Seal from and is it safe to use on all coloured leathers? Also does it water resist the leather a bit, ie, if used on boots?
Thanks.

Any m/c shop should have it. To be honest, I've only used it on black leathers. In the jar, it looks like amber honey so I doubt that a film of it will adversely affect (red) leathers. I've used it for nigh-on 4 years and my leathers are in excellent condition - soft, supple, waterproof.

[Hailwood]

I use elephant wax from Leather Direct....use it about twice a year to warerproof and soften and condition my jacket and pants...excellent stuff..totally recommend it.....

[Drum]

Where do I buy Sno-Seal from .........

Most camping stores stock it (for boots).

[babyB]

Dont put Snowseal on ya leathers!

Leather is Not horse tack so dont treat them like it!

what i do is here.....
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=38972

if ya wanna know something PM me
or check out other leather postings by me

[scumdog]

Ahem...dubbin is NOT recommended. It can do badthings to your stitching.

Only if it is cotton stitching, nylon is not affected.

[Wasp]

I have a few holes in my leathers..... think they will wash/polish out?

thanks for the advice people

[vifferman]

Where do I buy Sno-Seal from and is it safe to use on all coloured leathers? Also does it water resist the leather a bit, ie, if used on boots?

You can get Sno-Seal from bike shops and sports shops that sell tramping gear and stuff like that.
Yes, it's safe on all coloured leathers - I've used it on black, red, blue, white, yellow and grey leather with no problems at all.
Yes, it does make the leather waterproof - it's mainly beeswax. I use it on my wife's leather suit, and on our gloves and boots.
It's a bit of a pain to rub in, especially on items with stretch gussets, but it works well.

[magicfairy]

Go for a ride in the pouring rain for hours.