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chad1965
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PostPosted: 10:17 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Cleaning the inside of leathers? Reply with quote
It's hot up here and i'm a sweaty git. My leathers are gettin a bit "funky".Does anyone have any tips on how to freshen up the inside of leathers?
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PostPosted: 11:53 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
remove the armour pads , turn them inside out and leave them in strong sunlight for an afternoon,
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PostPosted: 12:21 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
The above and a bit of antibacterial spray.
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Itchy
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PostPosted: 12:24 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
doesn't the back of febreeze say

"do not use on Suede and leather?"
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PostPosted: 13:05 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Its usually the lining that gets wiffy.
Especailly if you can turn inside out, you can sponge them with damp cloth wet with soapy water.
Use a light coloured cloth and you can see this does work.
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chad1965
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PostPosted: 18:58 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
A guy on gixerjunkies had a good idea.He uses motorox helmet spray.I'm going to get some tomorrow and i'll let you all know how i get on.Thanks for the help.Chad.
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 16 Jul 2006    Post subject: Re: Cleaning the inside of leathers? Reply with quote
chad1965 wrote:
It's hot up here and i'm a sweaty git. My leathers are gettin a bit "funky".Does anyone have any tips on how to freshen up the inside of leathers?


Just leave 'em open (unzipped) on rides in inclement weather.

Gives em (and your pits) a bit of a rinse, at the same time.
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PostPosted: 09:51 - 17 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Take 'em to the dry cleaners, let them worry about how to clean them...
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Itchy
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PostPosted: 19:48 - 18 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
dry cleaning is funny they still get it wet just that they don't use water they use other solvents instead.

you could always use soap flakes , like it says on many bike equipment labels,
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Grubby
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PostPosted: 01:36 - 19 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clanger wrote:
Take 'em to the dry cleaners, let them worry about how to clean them...

Never under any circumstances trust the underpaid muppets at the dry cleaners to clean your leathers.
They'll use whatever chemicals they can find to hand & bugger your leathers up properly.
Try using saddle soap. It's available from most good shoe emporiums & horse riding/tack shops.
I thought you'd know better Jilly. Rolling Eyes
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tintin
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PostPosted: 09:52 - 19 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
These guys clean the outside of the leathers, however they might be able to suggest something:
https://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Articles/scrubbers.htm
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 21:03 - 18 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Grubby wrote:

Try using saddle soap. It's available from most good shoe emporiums & horse riding/tack shops.
I thought you'd know better Clanger. Rolling Eyes


REALLY, you use saddle soap on the INSIDE!!!! eeurggh...I think we have now discovered the true reason they call you Grubby!!!
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PostPosted: 01:23 - 19 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hope this helps
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