Leather Conditioners

• Apr 27, 2013

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yttclothing

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There are so many on the market, I'm confused about which one to purchase, I've got something called URAD at the minute its by lakeland (UK MARKET) It worked great on leather jacket and on the shows but its quite a pungent smell and leaves a shine so I wouldn't think it suitable for sweatbands.

Has anyone got one that they swear by?

 

• Apr 27, 2013

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job

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I use 100% Shea butter.

 

• Apr 27, 2013

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gtdean48

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I use URAD/Leather Mate on my boots. For conditioning sweatbands, I use Lexol wipes for ease of use & convenience.

 

• Apr 27, 2013

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randooch

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If you have any concerns about toxic substances being in direct contact with your warm forehead, investigate ingredients.

 

• Apr 27, 2013

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randooch said:

If you have any concerns about toxic substances being in direct contact with your warm forehead, investigate ingredients.

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Excellent point Randall, thank you!
Especially important if you're a very sensitive person... And, as a group, I feel we are a most sensitive bunch.

 

• Apr 28, 2013

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gtdean48

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I can't use detergent with perfume or dye & have no problem with Lexol

 

• Apr 29, 2013

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JTopenroad

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I use Pecard leather dressing. Recommended by famous hat maker and available on ebay!

 

• Apr 30, 2013

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jlee562

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I hopped on the shea butter train, has worked well for me.

 

• Apr 30, 2013

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mayserwegener

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I use Bickmore Bick 4 leather conditioner and haven't had any issues.

 

• May 17, 2013

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CONELRAD

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I got some Leather Saver from Talas Online, and tested it on my beater's dried out sweatband, now it's really just like new. It worked great for my shoes, too, though they were already quite supple. They claim it's non-toxic, hope they're telling the truth.

http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=18652
They have all sorts of other leather products, too.

 

• May 17, 2013

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ManofKent

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I'm in the UK, and for pretty much any leather wear I use Lord Sheraton's Leather Balsam (white cream in small jar) - works well on footwear, bags etc. can't see why it won't work on hat bands.

 

• May 17, 2013

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yttclothing

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ManofKent said:

I'm in the UK, and for pretty much any leather wear I use Lord Sheraton's Leather Balsam (white cream in small jar) - works well on footwear, bags etc. can't see why it won't work on hat bands.

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Thanks for this just went and bought 5 jars of the stuff! Traipsed around town for a hour and a half looking before going to tesco and finding it in abundance!

 

• May 17, 2013

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simonc

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Pure Neats Foot oil as suggested by Horween. Its a 100% animal product so it makes sense to use on animal skin.

 

• May 17, 2013

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mayserwegener

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I believe it will cause darkening. I have had pretty good luck in that department with Bickmore Bick 4.

 

• May 18, 2013

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Preacher Man

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gtdean48, what is your experience with Lexol? I'm looking for a leather conditioner also. Read that you had no problems with it. I'd like to hear your opinions of it.
Thanks!

 

• May 18, 2013

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Preacher Man said:

gtdean48, what is your experience with Lexol? I'm looking for a leather conditioner also. Read that you had no problems with it. I'd like to hear your opinions of it.
Thanks!

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Preacher - I have had nothing BUT good results with Lexol wipes.
I've used them for years on saddles & tack plus motorcycle seats, saddlebags, & other leathers.
I have had no issues with my skin in contact with sweatbands conditioned with Lexol wipes & have quite a few vintage hats I keep in wearing order.

 

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• May 18, 2013

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Preacher Man

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gtdean48 said:

Preacher - I have had nothing good results with Lexol wipes.
I've used them for years on saddles & tack plus motorcycle seats, saddlebags, & other leathers.
I have had no issues with my skin in contact with sweatbands conditioned with Lexol wipes & have quite a few vintage hats I keep in wearing order.

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Thank you gt. I've wondered about Lexol, seems like its advertised pretty heavy. I've got quite a few items I can use it on. I'll get some of it!

 

• May 18, 2013

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...and when applying leather conditioner, is it only in the shiny part or do you treat the inside too?

 

• May 18, 2013

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mayserwegener

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I usually only do the outside but it can't hurt to do the inside too. You have to be careful with dried out sweats because they can crack or totally fall apart.

 

• May 18, 2013

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Yeah agreed.... its very effective with a great reputation for antique leather