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Post by Robster on Oct 8, 2023 16:16:52 GMT -5
For some reason my search function for this site won't work. So my question is what to use for a leather conditioner for a leather holster. Obviously I want it to retain it's stiffness and not become a floppy piece of leather so what are some good products for this?
Thanks
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woody
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Post by woody on Oct 8, 2023 16:43:11 GMT -5
Lexol leather treatment. You can get it at an auto store for leather car interior. That tip came from Rob Leahy.
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Post by Robster on Oct 8, 2023 17:04:40 GMT -5
Thanks! I appreciate the tip!
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Post by Big Bore on Oct 8, 2023 17:17:24 GMT -5
Neatsfoot oil or plain ole olive oil. Light coats. A little goes a long way.
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Post by nicholst55 on Oct 8, 2023 17:28:26 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on Oct 8, 2023 17:46:00 GMT -5
I'm going to need popcorn for this...
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Post by Robster on Oct 8, 2023 18:36:04 GMT -5
I use extra virgin olive oil on my saddle, reins, saddle bags...... As a leather conditioner I really like it. I was just worried it would make the leather too soft and remove the rigidity of it.
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Post by skeen on Oct 8, 2023 18:44:06 GMT -5
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Post by stubshaft on Oct 8, 2023 18:57:00 GMT -5
I use Blackroch Leather n Rich for all pof my holsters and boots.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2023 19:23:05 GMT -5
If in good, not cracked dry condition. I use saddle soap. I scrub with a soft brush. This material cleans old leather really well. Mink oil is good for old dry leather. Other oils just make it too soft. Holsters should be firm not rubbery or squishy. Your hands should not be oily after handling a holster. Unfortunately a lot of old holsters are found in terrible condition so people lather them in neatsfoot oil. An old saddlemaker near me said to never oil leather, so I dont. Like everything else, opinions vary. Ive noticed that heavily oiled holsters are more likely to grow mold in the humid east texas environment. Dry climates have different problems.
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Post by bushog on Oct 8, 2023 19:51:21 GMT -5
Never used it on leather but it is GOOD stuff....
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Post by nicholst55 on Oct 8, 2023 20:00:21 GMT -5
The Roman Legions applied olive oil to their leather kit. Thousand year old Roman sandals have been found in a remarkably well preserved state.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Oct 8, 2023 20:26:09 GMT -5
I’ve had good luck with Bradshaw’s beeswax/mineral oil solution, as well as Snow Seal.
Trapr
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Post by harveylogan on Oct 8, 2023 22:09:28 GMT -5
Blackroch Leather n Rich
Can get it on Amazon and is simplest & easy to apply.
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Post by bula on Oct 9, 2023 6:51:22 GMT -5
A fan of Sno-Seal. Boots, sheaths, holsters, gloves. I warm it. Wipe it on, later wipe off any excess, that will wipe off. It has never softened the leather. Doc has info, an opinion that has to be termed professional in nature ! This has come up a time or two here, before.
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