Looking After Leather?

rapidomoto · 13-Aug-2004, 20:33

Just bought a new suit and would like know what the best ways of looking after it are. After a ride I normally wipe it down but what about feeding the leather etc. Feed with what, how often and any products you can recommend? Cheers.

kwikbitch · 13-Aug-2004, 21:19

I just tend to sponge the leathers over then apply NIKWAX spray cleaner from hein gericke...it cleans and protects the leather.
Just use ordinary clear beewax on my boots...(even use it on my trainers...the old stuff is the good stuff!)

Chris ST4 · 13-Aug-2004, 21:42

Iv'e used Connolly Hide care for the last 3 years and the leather looks good and cleans up easily (after the forcasters got it wrong)...Takes a bit to soak in after applying though.

psychlist · 13-Aug-2004, 22:17

Baby wipes to clean it up - NikWax to give it a modicum of water protection.

rapidomoto · 13-Aug-2004, 23:14

Thanks everyone. Thanks further to Psychlist for letting me know about the 10% reduction at Cissbury leathers, came in very useful!

redsp · 14-Aug-2004, 00:34

Gliptone leather care products are one of the best on the market just now, Ive used lots of different cleaners over the years and now just stick to gliptone, (i clean leather upholstery everyday)...

955matt · 14-Aug-2004, 14:42

HI,

I use a damp cloth to remove the flys

,then leave it to dry then use Renapur which i found to be very good.Have been using it for about eight years and no probs yet.Does anyone else use this

Matt

ath748 · 16-Aug-2004, 18:51

I'm now embarrased to say that I clean away dead flies occasionally then hang the leathers up and walk away.

Really should start to feed it I guess (leathers, not the flies). So will take away some advice from here too.

Ade.

RedMist · 17-Aug-2004, 11:06

Nikwax to clean the crud off.
Renapur to feed the leather - brilliant stuff, and have also been using on all things leather for about 10 years.
Nikwax waterproofer to finish (this summer anyhow!).

MJS · 17-Aug-2004, 11:13

Renapur - best thing ever for leather!

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13-Aug-2004, 20:33	#1
rapidomoto Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 61 Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Looking After Leather? Just bought a new suit and would like know what the best ways of looking after it are. After a ride I normally wipe it down but what about feeding the leather etc. Feed with what, how often and any products you can recommend? Cheers. Reply

13-Aug-2004, 21:19	#2
kwikbitch Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,911 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nottingham Mood: Smiley and waiting for the sunshine I just tend to sponge the leathers over then apply NIKWAX spray cleaner from hein gericke...it cleans and protects the leather. Just use ordinary clear beewax on my boots...(even use it on my trainers...the old stuff is the good stuff!) Reply

13-Aug-2004, 21:42	#3
Chris ST4 Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 62 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stafford Mood: Anticipation Iv'e used Connolly Hide care for the last 3 years and the leather looks good and cleans up easily (after the forcasters got it wrong)...Takes a bit to soak in after applying though. Reply

13-Aug-2004, 22:17	#4
psychlist Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Bikes: Diavel, very non-std black & white ;) Posts: 4,701 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Over there Mood: Lucky? For some, maybe! Baby wipes to clean it up - NikWax to give it a modicum of water protection. Reply

13-Aug-2004, 23:14	#5
rapidomoto Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 61 Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Thanks everyone. Thanks further to Psychlist for letting me know about the 10% reduction at Cissbury leathers, came in very useful! Reply

14-Aug-2004, 00:34	#6
redsp Registered Forum User Posts: 38 Join Date: Aug 2003 Gliptone leather care products are one of the best on the market just now, Ive used lots of different cleaners over the years and now just stick to gliptone, (i clean leather upholstery everyday)... Reply

14-Aug-2004, 14:42	#7
955matt Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 160 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: uckfield east sussex Mood: Allways Good if up right!!! HI, I use a damp cloth to remove the flys,then leave it to dry then use Renapur which i found to be very good.Have been using it for about eight years and no probs yet.Does anyone else use this Matt Reply

16-Aug-2004, 18:51	#8
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... I'm now embarrased to say that I clean away dead flies occasionally then hang the leathers up and walk away. Really should start to feed it I guess (leathers, not the flies). So will take away some advice from here too. Ade. Reply

17-Aug-2004, 11:06	#9
RedMist Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: Monster S4R & 749S Posts: 139 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nottingham Mood: Mellow Yellow Nikwax to clean the crud off. Renapur to feed the leather - brilliant stuff, and have also been using on all things leather for about 10 years. Nikwax waterproofer to finish (this summer anyhow!). Reply

17-Aug-2004, 11:13	#10
MJS DSC Membership Sec. & BHCN R.O. Webteam Big Twin Bikes: None at the moment Posts: 1,948 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pitstone Mood: Feeling old... Renapur - best thing ever for leather! Reply