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Bringing Leather Back to Life

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Mickey Richaud

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

Mickey
 
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
 
Has anyone ever tried good old saddle soap?

Bruce
 
Where can I purchase saddle soap?
 
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
 
Thought about saddle soap, but figured it was for softening/cleaning. May try it, though...

Thanks, Craig - will check it out!

Mickey
 
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
 
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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
 
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