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Condition Leather
TheBrassMan
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What can I use to clean and condition a leather holster I have?
It got wet from an air conditioning leak. Thank the Lord it did not do anything to the gun
that was in it. It is an original issue for my CZ-52 and I would like to keep it.
Any of you leather guys have some good suggestions other then get rid of the CZ[:p]
It got wet from an air conditioning leak. Thank the Lord it did not do anything to the gun
that was in it. It is an original issue for my CZ-52 and I would like to keep it.
Any of you leather guys have some good suggestions other then get rid of the CZ[:p]
Comments
When I played, I used Nokona gloves. Their NLT conditioner is really good.
I use Lexol. Multiple products - cleaner & conditioner. It does a good job of both.
Yep. Good stuff. (Used to sell it, in the outdoor industry.) Used on leather boots, saddles, etc. The cleaner/conditioner, sounds right up your alley.
Besides the CZ holster, I have an old antique holster and belt here for a Colt Peacekeeper.
It is stiff and a good conditioning might make it softer.
It was custom made in the 1880's or 1890's. My late FIL purchased it from a customer of his about 40 years ago.
It has been in the back room all that time. That customers grandfather or great grandfather had had it
custom made. No markings I can find on it of who the maker was.
But I figured a good conditioning would make it more usable again.
I use it on saddles, harnesses, reins, headstalls, rifle scabbardso, etc.
Works well on rejuvenating leather exposed to water and animal sweat and doesn't leave a oily or sticky residue finish.
As Joe mentioned Obenaufs, I only use Obenaufs LP on boots or chaps, it is good stuff, some what similar to snow-seal, but with a few few more ingredients.
Your mileage may vary.
Mule
http://www.obenaufs.com/default.asp
Pecard. Look it up. Get it. Be happy.
Meguiars or Armor All gel seems to do a good job on my Mercedes seats. I tried them on belts and my leather flight jackets and so far, no mold.
Plus they're usually available at any autoparts store.
Forget everything else you have just read.
Pecard. Look it up. Get it. Be happy.
Edit for the fact I said something not nice and did not explain it.
Point is, when you say "forget everything else you just read" you sound very arrogant. Lots of products will do what the OP asked about...many of them will do such a good job that it may come down to personal preference. But you really sounded arrogant. I know this because I've made the same mistake. Try not to do that please.
To clean it (Depending on what is degrading the leather) I would use just plane saddle soap. Then grease it good with any of the items already listed on this post.
Personally my favorite is Mink Oil.
Trinity +++
Also, Pecard still has the best products for cleaning and conditioning leather. So there.