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crispyambulance
Joined: 09 Dec 2007
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject: So I got a leather jacket yesterday. |
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I'm kind of new to leather. How do you guys recommend I maintain it?
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I also picked up a used suede coat a while ago for really cheap. Is caring for one much different from normal leather? |
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Dracko a sapphist fool

Joined: 06 Dec 2006
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:52 pm |
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This may sound overkill, but it doesn't hurt to give it a nice coat of vanish or renovator every fortnight or so. Just like with boots. _________________
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crispyambulance
Joined: 09 Dec 2007
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:01 pm |
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Most of the sites sites I've seen on google say to apply conditioner annually and water repellant somewhat more often with occasional professional cleanings; do you think this would be insufficient? What exactly is vanish and renovator?
Edit: it took me way too long to figure out you meant varnish. And from my understanding of renovator it sounds like it would only be necessary when the leather is old/discoloured/in some way needing renovation. Do I have this straight? |
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CubaLibre the road lawyer

Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Location: Balmer
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:38 am |
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I don't do shit to leather because I likes when it gets old, worn and crackly. The end. _________________ Let's Play, starring me. |
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