leather care

[Bluezx6r]

Just a question, is there anything I should be appling to my leathers or any paticular way to care for them. They seem to be a little dull since I bought them, Im noticing more and more imperfections and I need this suit to last.

[NinjaNick]

I have leathers as old as 2004 that are in great shape. Why? because I just buy plain 'ol PLEDGE, lemon or orange scent. It protects/treats leather as well as the other shit. My leather is prime because I paid big bucks for all my jackets and the 2 suits I have. I work hard to care for it since I worked hard to pay for it.

[serpentracer]

pledge works on leather and that's what I used to use until I tried Lexol. it works way better. noticeably softer and cleaner. it conditions the leathers with the same oils they were made with at the tanner.

and it makes them smell brand new.

best part is just about any autoparts store sells lexol products.

http://www.lexol.com/product_leather_conditioner.aspx

Edited April 27, 2011 by serpentracer

[NinjaNick]

Thanks serpentracer. I will try that out soon. I live like .5 mile from an Autozone. I'm tired of using pledge...lol.

[JStump]

i use stuff called leather lotion on my jackets, i had never heard of using pledge but ill have to try it.

[redkow97]

www.spyderleatherworks.com

Alexa will tell you everything you need to know. Return the favor by sending your repairs (or lettering, cleaning, etc.) her way.

by all accounts, she's good people. Gave me LOADS of free advice when I was shopping new suits, and she was featured in an article in road racing world about what to look for in a good set of leathers. She's as much of an expert as you'll find on race suits.

[SJC1000rr]

+2 for Alexa. I sent my suit to her last winter for repairs after my two off's and she did great work and blacked out everything so it looks consistent for a great price.

[Bad324]

pledge works on leather and that's what I used to use until I tried Lexol. it works way better. noticeably softer and cleaner. it conditions the leathers with the same oils they were made with at the tanner.

and it makes them smell brand new.

best part is just about any autoparts store sells lexol products.

http://www.lexol.com/product_leather_conditioner.aspx

highly recommend, I used this stuff in any car in my family that had leather and it works freaking wonders!

[ohdaho]

I wouldnt use a furniture polish on my leather.

Silicones and waxes in the polish, though initially provide a clean and polished leather, will eventually breakdown the natural oils found in the leather.

Its good to use that stuff to break-in new leathers, but continual use will destroy your leather products.

edit: 303 Aerospace is amazing stuff to protect leathers and vinyls.

Edited April 27, 2011 by ohdaho

[serpentracer]

I wouldnt use a furniture polish on my leather.

Silicones and waxes in the polish, though initially provide a clean and polished leather, will eventually breakdown the natural oils found in the leather.

Its good to use that stuff to break-in new leathers, but continual use will destroy your leather products.

sportrider mag said you can use lemon pledge on leather as a cleaner and so does the can.

http://www.pledge.com/furniture-care/

[ohdaho]

sportrider mag said you can use lemon pledge on leather as a cleaner and so does the can.

http://www.pledge.com/furniture-care/

I would never use pledge on my car or motorcycle gear. A simple google search yields the same results.

[hue jass]

sportrider mag said you can use lemon pledge on leather as a cleaner and so does the can.

http://www.pledge.com/furniture-care/

Some also think WD-40 is a lubricant...juss sayin'

[ohdaho]

Some also think WD-40 is a lubricant...juss sayin'

hah.

[jbot]

jizz

[JStump]

Some also think WD-40 is a lubricant...juss sayin'

ha good point

[serpentracer]

Some also think WD-40 is a lubricant...juss sayin'

and some people use rotella for motorcycle oil

[NinjaNick]

I wouldnt use a furniture polish on my leather.

Silicones and waxes in the polish, though initially provide a clean and polished leather, will eventually breakdown the natural oils found in the leather.

Its good to use that stuff to break-in new leathers, but continual use will destroy your leather products.

edit: 303 Aerospace is amazing stuff to protect leathers and vinyls.

I've proved THAT theory wrong...NEXT.

sportrider mag said you can use lemon pledge on leather as a cleaner and so does the can.

http://www.pledge.com/furniture-care/

Some also think WD-40 is a lubricant...juss sayin'

I proved that theory wrong too and probably have logged more miles on a chain raped to hell on the streets with it than someone doing the same on a waxed chain. My shit rarely stretches.

NEXT. This is fun.

[NinjaNick]

I love how people always believe what they read. Opinions aren't valid unless you've tried it.

[Das Borgen]

pledge works on leather and that's what I used to use until I tried Lexol. it works way better. noticeably softer and cleaner. it conditions the leathers with the same oils they were made with at the tanner.

and it makes them smell brand new.

best part is just about any autoparts store sells lexol products.

http://www.lexol.com/product_leather_conditioner.aspx

in all honestly, after trying out a few different products, I wouldn t recommend lexol if you're looking for an awesome product...it s pretty good in all fairness but why not try some of the best?

• leatherique (rejuvinator and prestine clean)
  
• gliptone
  

i recommend those 2 brand. gliptone is a little hard to procure but it s great.

I've used lexol, leatherique, gliptone and some shitty other brands

come see the awesome leather in my 150k mile car treated with leatherique and gliptone

Edited April 27, 2011 by Das Borgen

[Das Borgen]

and some people use rotella for motorcycle oil

is that bad?

oil analysises (plural check?) I've seen show me Shell Rotella is actually a damn great oil with great UOAs. I'd like to see data that proves otherwise (unless you were simply being facetious)

[Bluezx6r]

I have leathers as old as 2004 that are in great shape. Why? because I just buy plain 'ol PLEDGE, lemon or orange scent. It protects/treats leather as well as the other shit. My leather is prime because I paid big bucks for all my jackets and the 2 suits I have. I work hard to care for it since I worked hard to pay for it.

No I take good care of my Suit lol. I bought it used it has light rash on one side. I hang it up after every ride and clean off bugs and what not. I just didnt know if it needed a constant product added to keep the leather from drying out or something. Just more of a precautionary thing.

[NinjaNick]

I'm going to try those products too Das Borgen. I always form my opinions AFTER trying them out for awhile.

[Das Borgen]

in general, if Todd Cooperider, one of the top detailers in the country (think top 10...yes ten), who happens to be in Columbus says to use something...then it's worth the shot

how to use Leatherique

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/leatherique-leather-care-how-to/

the results are nothing short of stellar on leather

[ohdaho]

I've proved THAT theory wrong...NEXT.

I proved that theory wrong too and probably have logged more miles on a chain raped to hell on the streets with it than someone doing the same on a waxed chain. My shit rarely stretches.

NEXT. This is fun.

I would respectfully disagree my friend. Just because it worked for you (during this period of time), does not mean it proves the theory wrong.

[ohdaho]

in general, if Todd Cooperider, one of the top detailers in the country (think top 10...yes ten), who happens to be in Columbus says to use something...then it's worth the shot

how to use Leatherique

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/leatherique-leather-care-how-to/

the results are nothing short of stellar on leather

Leatherique is an amazing product among detailers and car enthusiasts.