Bringing Leather Back to Life

[Mickey Richaud]

The leather on the TR8 steering wheel is dry, and needs some rejuvenation. Any suggestions on the best product to revitalize the finish?

Mickey

 

[R6MGS]

I used some leather treatment for seats on the MGB LE steering wheel, it was great at first but didn't last long it probably needs to be built up with multiple applications....Anyone else got any other suggestions?

Zack

 

[Bruce Bowker]

Has anyone ever tried good old saddle soap?

Bruce

 

[Steve]

There are some good products out of the UK, but Bruce has a point........saddle soap or similar saddle care products.

 

[R6MGS]

Where can I purchase saddle soap?

 

[Bruce Bowker]

Saddle soap is apparently not a good cleaner but is better used for restoring leather to a softer state.

Something to read perhaps:

https://www.properautocare.com/leatmytofsad.html

When I first read this I thought it was actually bad for leather but reading into a bit more it seems appropraite for softening.

It should be available at a shoe store or any horse place. I would think even WalMArt might have it.

I think something like Lexol might be a better choice though.

Bruce

 

[CraigFL]

I've had great luck with this:

https://www.leatherique.com

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Thought about saddle soap, but figured it was for softening/cleaning. May try it, though...

Thanks, Craig - will check it out!

Mickey

 

[Keoke]

HI Mickey, Hide Food works a treat on old leather, sure would have thought Bruce would have gotten that one.---Keoke-- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JamesWilson]

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"The husband who wants a happy marriage should learn to keep his mouth shut and his checkbook open." Groucho Marx

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And don't ask whether the cold cream she uses would be any good on the car's leather....

 

[Mickey Richaud]

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And don't ask whether the cold cream she uses would be any good on the car's leather....

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/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif Too late!

Mickey