Cerebus
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To those that wear leather, what type/level of care is required? I am contemplating buying a good leather jacket, likely a Dainese, and I'm curious what I'll need to do to take care of it.
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Leather jacket care?
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aquestionpoint
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I use Lexol. People rave about this product. I think it works well, although I have never tried another brand. Clean it first with the cleaner, then use the conditioner. I clean & condition ever few moths. Condition after getting caught in a heavy rain. There is probally a million schools of thought. Just do something and it will be ok Lexol Leather Cleaner Spray: Automotive : Walmart.com
Lexol Leather Conditioner - Walmart.com
Lexol Leather Conditioner - Walmart.com
I just use the Kiwi brand spray found in the boot aisle at Walmart.
Put the jacket on a coat hanger, then hang it off of a tree branch or something.Spray it with the cleaner, let it soak a few minutes, then wipe clean with a towel.
After its dry, spray it with conditioner, wipe off the excess and your finished.It only takes 5-10 minutes.
I tried using mink oil as conditioner once, that stuff worked good but it was a pita.It took around 2 hours to buff away all of the excess mink oil.
Put the jacket on a coat hanger, then hang it off of a tree branch or something.Spray it with the cleaner, let it soak a few minutes, then wipe clean with a towel.
After its dry, spray it with conditioner, wipe off the excess and your finished.It only takes 5-10 minutes.
I tried using mink oil as conditioner once, that stuff worked good but it was a pita.It took around 2 hours to buff away all of the excess mink oil.
mdgreene2001
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I haven't ever done anything to my leather jacket other than wear it and wipe off the bugs... LOL I haven't ever conditioned the leather seats in my car either. The leather they are using these days for seats, jackets, etc I believe rarely needs any care other than just a wipe down. Just my opinion...
DragonBlu
Active Member
I clean my Dainese with a warm wet cloth to clean the bugs off. There are great spray on wipe off leather cleaners. I use one on the car seats called Rejuvenate. It has always worked well for me. You must leave a few bugs on the jacket so you look like a serious rider.
Alex6
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I use the same.
mdgreene2001
New Member
I clean my Dainese with a warm wet cloth to clean the bugs off. There are great spray on wipe off leather cleaners. I use one on the car seats called Rejuvenate. It has always worked well for me. You must leave a few bugs on the jacket so you look like a serious rider.
pretty much my approach but I don't put leather conditioner/cleaner on it.
Another vote for the Lexol. I get my supply of it through Amazon. This size will last you quite a while. We use it on our leather furniture, car seats, even the wife's nice Michael Kors purse.
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005446ECA/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Amazon.com: Lexol 0922 Leather Care Kit with Sponges: Automotive[/ame]
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005446ECA/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Amazon.com: Lexol 0922 Leather Care Kit with Sponges: Automotive[/ame]
bmw675
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Or il works great. I only use the cleaner, not the conditioner. Never had any problems.
You say that like it means something in the motorcycle community.
I'm proud to say, I have no idea what that is.
You say that like it means something in the motorcycle community.
I'm proud to say, I have no idea what that is.
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jman
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I have a leather icon jacket and just ordered icons cleaner and conditioner the other day. Haven't gotten it yet but I'll let you know how it works.
I forget what I use, I think it is call Bickmore Lather care, but dont remember for sure. I use the cleaner 1x/ year (short riding season in MN) and then condition the jacket about 1x every month or two depending on how many times I wear it or how dirty it appears to be getting.
+1 on conditioning again after it gets we in the rain. You will also want to clean it more if you use it in really hot humid wx where you are sweating alot, as the salt can cause problems to the leather.
I will have to try this lexol though.
+1 on conditioning again after it gets we in the rain. You will also want to clean it more if you use it in really hot humid wx where you are sweating alot, as the salt can cause problems to the leather.
I will have to try this lexol though.
What's Or il?
You say that like it means something in the motorcycle community.
I'm proud to say, I have no idea what that is.
It's just a name brand, like Coach or D&G. I couldn't care less, but it's the only designer thing my wife has, so she's proud of it. That's the only reason I know what it was. She's not usually a lable whore, but for some reason she really had to have that purse.
I figure if she's going to dump a ridiculous amount of money on a bag, it should at least be conditioned properly, ha ha.bmw675
New Member
"Or il" is my phones failed attempt at correcting lexol, or my failed version of lexol. :zombie:
aquestionpoint
Member
jman... I too have an icon jacket and was gunna buy their cleaner & conditioner. However, I was to impatient to wait for shipping. The icon stuff is made by lexol so i assume its similar to the regular lexol that I purchased from the store. Anyway, let us know how it is.
Bert-Aus
Well-Known Member
My leather only ever sees baby wipes (non scented) for cleaning,
it is what my neighbour (he is a furniture upholsterer) only reccomends for leather =as they will not discolour, dryout or polish the leather
polishing: the leather in any way will stiffen the outer dermis (remember it is a skin) thus making it fragile and cracking =then you got problems with greater moisture absorbtion
dryout: the leather similar to above
discolour: well you dont pay top dollar for colours only to see them change/ smear/ fade inconsistently
it is what my neighbour (he is a furniture upholsterer) only reccomends for leather =as they will not discolour, dryout or polish the leather
polishing: the leather in any way will stiffen the outer dermis (remember it is a skin) thus making it fragile and cracking =then you got problems with greater moisture absorbtion
dryout: the leather similar to above
discolour: well you dont pay top dollar for colours only to see them change/ smear/ fade inconsistently
Alex6
New Member
Wow! That is an eye-opener. Thanks :thumbup:
RoadTrip
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Yeah, with leather care its hard to know what to do, Lexol softens leather significantly, so don't use too much, I think it can actually break down leather if used too often or too large of a single dose, which I believe is what happened to my wife's car seats. Zymol Treat is a little less softenening but can streak, and there is a deep restoration product called Leatherique as well.
My strategy on my new jacket is to clean the bugs off with a wet cloth, water only, and dry immediately, and do this only until I start seeing some age or drying. Once I see the leather aging a bit, then maybe a light coat of Lexol, or I may even try a deeper restoration of Leatherique, I hear really good things about that product.
My strategy on my new jacket is to clean the bugs off with a wet cloth, water only, and dry immediately, and do this only until I start seeing some age or drying. Once I see the leather aging a bit, then maybe a light coat of Lexol, or I may even try a deeper restoration of Leatherique, I hear really good things about that product.