Leather cleaning

SteveP · 03-05-2020, 08:52 AM

Does anyone have any recommendations for leather cleaning/restoring products?There is a vast range of stuff out there but what is best.I have several jackets to sort out and plenty of time!

Rrawlings · 03-05-2020, 09:03 AM

I use the autoglym spray cleaner and leather conditioner that I use on my car seats.

Ron1000 · 03-05-2020, 09:34 AM

Duckswax for protection of leather, great stuff

Darren69 · 03-05-2020, 09:49 AM

Yea, I've used leather car seat cleaner and conditioners on my leather bike seats and jackets too. Can't find the bottles now but they were from Halfords, nothing fancy just their own brand stuff iirc. I think Autoglym is pretty good stuff too.

rollo22 · 03-05-2020, 09:58 AM

Have a read of this article makes sense

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...le-leather-kit

03-05-2020, 10:14 AM

Saddle soap for cleaning and neatsfoot oil for keeping supple.

Jez900ie · 03-05-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BobT

Saddle soap for cleaning and neatsfoot oil for keeping supple.

Someone has done this before!

Darren69 · 03-05-2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rollo22

Have a read of this article makes sense

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...le-leather-kit

Thanks, it looks like we're all using the wrong products then?

fireman sam · 03-05-2020, 12:13 PM

Used Duckswax for years superb . Now they do a Black one which is great for old leather and boots. The black one is black in colour for only black leather. You have to use gloves it offers the same protection.

Ron1000 · 03-05-2020, 01:25 PM

Black as in colour or like a super duper version

bigredduke · 03-05-2020, 03:41 PM

Baby wipes first for getting flies & dirt off before using a leather conditioner. Cheapest from Lidl or Aldi. Also great for removing brake dust & chain lubricant from wheel rims, removing flies from helmet & visors.

SteveP · 10-05-2020, 12:02 PM

Bought the DucksWax and I am very impressed, revived an old Alpinestars jacket really well. Dealing directly with the company is a lot cheaper than suppliers.

jerry · 10-05-2020, 12:28 PM

i use Renapure its natural on all my leather stuff also on the horse tack and gear

Mr Gazza · 10-05-2020, 12:49 PM

I used beer, vomit and love juice on my first leather jacket, which, come to think of it, didn't actually do the leather much good, but it was a lot more fun..

StevieL · 10-05-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I used beer, vomit and love juice on my first leather jacket, which, come to think of it, didn't actually do the leather much good, but it was a lot more fun..

Don't forget the Mackeson, Linklyfe and Duckhams 20/50, vital ingredients!

03-05-2020, 08:52 AM	#1
SteveP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: IPSWICH Bike: S2r Posts: 29	Leather cleaning Does anyone have any recommendations for leather cleaning/restoring products?There is a vast range of stuff out there but what is best.I have several jackets to sort out and plenty of time!

03-05-2020, 09:49 AM	#4
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,091	Yea, I've used leather car seat cleaner and conditioners on my leather bike seats and jackets too. Can't find the bottles now but they were from Halfords, nothing fancy just their own brand stuff iirc. I think Autoglym is pretty good stuff too. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

03-05-2020, 09:58 AM	#5
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	Have a read of this article makes sense https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...le-leather-kit __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

03-05-2020, 12:13 PM	#9
fireman sam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: darwen Bike: S2r Posts: 82	Duckswax Used Duckswax for years superb . Now they do a Black one which is great for old leather and boots. The black one is black in colour for only black leather. You have to use gloves it offers the same protection. Last edited by fireman sam; 04-05-2020 at 12:42 AM..

10-05-2020, 12:28 PM	#13
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,898	i use Renapure its natural on all my leather stuff also on the horse tack and gear __________________ MONSTERMAN

03-05-2020, 09:03 AM	#2
Rrawlings Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Bradford Bike: M1100evo Posts: 175	I use the autoglym spray cleaner and leather conditioner that I use on my car seats.

03-05-2020, 09:34 AM	#3
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 867	Duckswax for protection of leather, great stuff

03-05-2020, 10:14 AM	#6
BobT Guest Posts: n/a	Saddle soap for cleaning and neatsfoot oil for keeping supple.

03-05-2020, 01:25 PM	#10
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 867	Black as in colour or like a super duper version

03-05-2020, 03:41 PM	#11
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,550	Baby wipes first for getting flies & dirt off before using a leather conditioner. Cheapest from Lidl or Aldi. Also great for removing brake dust & chain lubricant from wheel rims, removing flies from helmet & visors.

10-05-2020, 12:02 PM	#12
SteveP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: IPSWICH Bike: S2r Posts: 29	Bought the DucksWax and I am very impressed, revived an old Alpinestars jacket really well. Dealing directly with the company is a lot cheaper than suppliers.

10-05-2020, 12:49 PM	#14
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,963	I used beer, vomit and love juice on my first leather jacket, which, come to think of it, didn't actually do the leather much good, but it was a lot more fun.. __________________