New chap interested in leather care

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Irvinwearer, Aug 29, 2012.

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    Irvinwearer New Member

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    Hello all,

    Just joined - first post - after a nice fellow in a field told me to check you out. I have just bought a vintage Irvin-type Flying Jacket, and although I do have a pot of good quality leather treatment/preservative I was told that this would be the place to find a natural recipe. As far as I recall it consisted of Beeswax and Paraffin, in a certain ratio. COuld anyone shed light as to what this could be?

    I didn't want to ask what may be to you all a very obvious question, but I've been all over the forum searching and found nothing.

    Any help and advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Mr. Perry Active Member

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    ratio to do what with? leather? 1 cup of fabric softener in the wash, warm, and a 2 day dry works well for all leather chaps. Oil from drill and Tap fluid , lightly, after the dry and fold daily to fit ones con'firm'ation...
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    Draftshoer Active Member

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    Probably the better place to find info on leather clothing care would be leatherworker.net.
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    Irvinwearer New Member

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    Thanks for your replies so far. Simply going with what was advised. Will certainly give Leatherworker a try, thank you Draftshoer.

    In answer to Mr Perry, yes, a vintage Flying Jacket, old an dry, in need of something. Was told somewhere on here is an excellent recipe for restoring/preserving/treating leather.

    Again, thanks.
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    Mr. Perry Active Member

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    Maybe down and dirty; simple and effective. Just a proceedure that helps ME.
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    scruggs1 Active Member

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    He said natural! :eek: ...and I'm in for Saturday BTW.

    To the OP, Neatsfoot oil is natural and made for your purpose. Google it.
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    Mr. Perry Active Member

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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    I'm from Humblodt County, try hemp oil.

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