cleaning leathers

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

well my leathers need a clean now and i was wondering what people use to clean theres and can recommend any good products or just good tips.
cheers for any help
phill
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

i use washing up liquid... probably shouldnt though Rolling Eyes

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

I was going to do mines tonight, still got muck and some gravel to pick out. I was going to use a cloth and some warm-ish water.

Is Dubbin (spelling??) bad for leathers?
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

For a good overhall (once a year) take down to dry cleaners.

Scuffs and light stuff use shoe polish.
For general cleaning wipe with damp cloth. I also have an old bottle of Nikwax stuff.
Don't rub into stitching, as told could weaken them.

HTH Smile

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Nikwax is the best for cleaning, the liquid nikwax is far easier to use than the Dubbing and lasts longer.

It cleans and waterproofs the leather whilst keeping it nice a supple. The best place to look for it is in hiking shops (near the boots Wink

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zephyrgirl · Spanner Monkey Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Karma :

I bought this stuff https://www.renapur.com/ from the Portsmouth & Southsea show last year.
(not a bike show)

I was offered a free boot clean by a woman on the stand, but the lazy bint wouldn't do my leathers when I pulled them out of my rucksack!

Anyways, I purchased said product after being taken in by the sales blurb (also had a big poster on the stand saying MCN 10/10), and it's one of the best pieces of bike kit that I've ever bought!

The cleaner is easy to use and the treatment stuff goes a loooong way! They also claim that even if you leave the top off the tub for 5 years the balsam is still effective!

Personally I wouldn't use any sort of detergent (washing up liquid, shampoo etc) as these, although are effective cleansers, are also degreasers. They strip your leathers of protective oils (leather was skin once - and hands that do dishes don't feel as soft as you face, they are usually dry and crying out for moisturiser in my case), compromising their waterproofing qualities and suppleness. Dried out leather will crack & weaken.

Just my opinions chaps.
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Hmmmmmm..mines are just starting to get that battered worn look..clean them..nope !!..not yet Laughing

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zephyrgirl · Spanner Monkey Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Karma :

Small world eh?
What were you doing at the show? Driving?
pm me if you like, the thread is going off topic!

Sorry for hijacking the thread everyone! Embarassed

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Nikwax actually do wax? Confused

You'd think so, but I didn't see any in HG when I was last there, though I wasn't looking particularly hard. Wax'd be better I think perhaps.
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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

https://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/eshop.asp?wce=19201301&wci=product

Says its for leather, but then its says its for shoes Thinking

The nikwax stuff isn't designed to waterproof it, you have to buy that spray seperately. However, the nikwax washing stuff works wonders on my textile jacket. Just haven't got round to buying the waterproofing stuff yet.

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Gobbin · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Karma :

Agree with zephyrgirl, Renapur is fantastic. So little is needed - a £10 pot's going to last me years! And the smell....gorgeous!

Bought mine online without fuss a few weeks ago. Well recommended.

TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Renapur gets a Thumbs Up

from me too. The woman on the stand at the NEC last year did both my boots Smile

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