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  :rolleyes

[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 

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

[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.