leather cleaning/revitalising

[ddtwelve]

hi my better halve hasgot some really comfy black leathers that have got shiny and grey lines in them what can i use to renew them whilst there not been used through winter 

[richfzs]

I use stuff called Renapur. I forget how much a tub costs, but it lasts forever, and does a great job of re-hydrating old leather (the horsey set also use on their saddles etc). Apply with a sponge (they were giving them away when I bought my tub), and let it soak in. Its a kind waxy solid in the tub, but does all soak in. Warm temps help this process, so dont hang them in the garage and expect miracles 

[dazza]

I use a Dainese protection & cleaning kit. Costs about a tenner. Was a bit unsure about putting anything else not meant for supple m/c leathers although it would probably be ok, just didn't want to take the chance.

[richfzs]

Renapur have a stall at the bike shows every year, its perfect on supple gear as well as horse tack - sorry, may have given wrong impression there 

[ghostbiker]

Renapur here to, used it on my boots and it helps keep them weather resistant to (to an extent)
as said sponge it on and leave for a few days in a warmish room (so most room indoors, not your shed etc) i find if i use it on me boots then wear the boots without letting it soak in for a couple of days then it just feels greasy and nasty.

has a lot of beeswax in it and other stuff and when i get round to it i will treat my leather jacket to. good stuff and the pot i had has been treating my boots for a few years now a couple of times a year. so lasts well.

[Skippernick]

I use stuff called Renapur. I forget how much a tub costs, but it lasts forever, and does a great job of re-hydrating old leather (the horsey set also use on their saddles etc). Apply with a sponge (they were giving them away when I bought my tub), and let it soak in. Its a kind waxy solid in the tub, but does all soak in. Warm temps help this process, so dont hang them in the garage and expect miracles 

Genius stuff and then start wondering round the house applying it to everything leather. Shoes, jackets, whips oops have i said to much

[Grahamm]

hi my better halve hasgot some really comfy black leathers that have got shiny and grey lines in them what can i use to renew them whilst there not been used through winter 

I use some stuff called Mr Jojo from Urad. You just apply it with a sponge that's provided and leave it to dry and it conditions and waterproofs the wax.

If you've got faded areas you can get coloured shoe cream from a decent shoe shop or cobblers.

[JZS 600]

I bought 2 tubs of Renapur at the ideal home exhibition when my son was 4 weeks old.
 
He's now 17 and I'm still using it!

[Robbie8666]

I bought 2 tubs of Renapur at the ideal home exhibition when my son was 4 weeks old.
 
He's now 17 and I'm still using it!

pardon the pun but I wax lyrical about Renapur too!!
I used to have my boots done everyyear whilst visiting the Chatsworth country show. bought a tub & was given a small tub free... I use it on all my leathers & walking boots and combat boots before going on exercise. its great!!
 
like others make sure its soaked in before wearing boots leathers etc as it is wax based!

[purplebear7]

I use some stuff called URAD .. funny name but it's made in the UK and sold on-line .. they do two types .. New Life Cleaning a Waterproofing.
 
About £10 for each 22gm tub .. put it on with a sponge and use as little as you can but also as often as can .. the Cleaning stuff in particular really works on riding leathers!
 
Polar Bear

[R1FSR]

got a friend who is a upholsterer ...i asked him about this a few years ago .....his reply was....

well you can buy alll sorts of kits and creams etc etc costing from £10 - £110 ....BUT...the best
stuff he uses and the cheapest by far is ....

BABY OIL

after all all leather is a skin ..as he put it .

[slappy]

I use baby wipes on mine,I just use cheap ones from Asda and they seem to do a decent job.My wife told me to try them as she uses them to clean our recliners which are leather.

[Grahamm]

BABY OIL after all all leather is a skin ..as he put it .

That's true, but AIUI it's not that great for waterproofing which is what you need for bike leathers.

[ddtwelve]

Might look into renapur but one problem Sue's leathers are the shiney boot leather type but mine are the newer matt finish would it make them shiney or can I still have the matt look :-D

[JZS 600]

I've started to use Grangers G Wax for my boots as it seems a bit tougher and stays on more (and is matt).


Renapur for the jackets and trousers though,,,

[Phil TK]

Might look into renapur but one problem Sue's leathers are the shiney boot leather type but mine are the newer matt finish would it make them shiney or can I still have the matt look :-D

I've got Furygan leathers which have the classy matt look. Over the years i've used numerous saddle soaps and leather cleaners/conditioners, some which which tend to give that pervy gloss finish to the leather but this always dissapears after a day or two, so I wouldn't worry.