I am embarrassed
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Drifting
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I am embarrassed
Was rummaging around in my closet and found a tin of good ole
Saddle Soap. Took same out into the garage and applied to my
seats.
HFS
I could not believe what came off the leather. After
years of chemicals and leather "cleaners", to see what the old
traditional cleaner brought out was scarry.
Now I need to get more..................
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ONE AND ALL WAVEON
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Sometimes, the new stuff isn't the best stuff.
Nice find!
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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What is saddle soap and where do you get it?
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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You use it to clean the horse's sweat off the leather saddles. It is fantastic for conditioning the leather.
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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You use it to clean the horse's sweat off the leather saddles. It is fantastic for conditioning the leather.
TSC(tractor supply) has it here as well.
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Saddle soap works wonders on the leather.
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Just be careful. Saddle soap tends to be alkaline which actually damages fine leathers. Saddles get abused, thrown around, dirt and dusty... our seats don't get quite that type of abuse.
Nov 26, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I shower with it. It leaves me feeling soft and supple, and it makes the wrinkles go away.
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Nov 26, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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And you didnt post pictures ! !
Nov 26, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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And you didnt post pictures ! !
Nov 26, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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And you didnt post pictures ! !
Maybe
vettman96 will post pictures of his seats, but you're not going to see my wrinkles.
Nov 26, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Nov 26, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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What you think is dirt might be some of the leather dye. And just about any shoe store will have saddle soap...
Nov 26, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Quote:
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jraschke11
What is saddle soap and where do you get it?
Wally world, K Marche, or any grocery store probably carries it with shoe care products.
Nov 26, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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try mink oil
Nov 26, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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I wonder which is better? Mink oil or saddle soap? (I have both, I use mink oil on my shoes, and the wife uses the saddle soap on the horse stuff)..
Nov 26, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Quote:
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ToplessBlonde
Just be careful. Saddle soap tends to be alkaline which actually damages fine leathers.
Exactly. This is why it should work fine on our seats.
Nov 26, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Quote:
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ToplessBlonde
Just be careful. Saddle soap tends to be alkaline which actually damages fine leathers. Saddles get abused, thrown around, dirt and dusty... our seats don't get quite that type of abuse.
Plus make sure you apply good quality conditioner afterwards. I'd recommend Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner. Very fine products. Makes your leather smell like leather.
Nov 26, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Guys, I have horses and use saddle soap quite often, I don't think I would use it on my seats!! Just my .02!!
Nov 26, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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I wonder which is better? Mink oil or saddle soap? (I have both, I use mink oil on my shoes, and the wife uses the saddle soap on the horse stuff)..
When I was a kid (many, many years ago), I'd clean my baseball glove with saddle soap and then put neatsfoot oil on it.
I am embarrassed
I could not believe what came off the leather. After
Saddle soap works wonders on the leather.
