Reoiling leather?

GreekPower · 08-01-07, 12:28 AM

Is it possible to get a softer feel to leather? Maybe soak it in conditioner for 24 hours lol.

I know if you leave gojo on vinyl for 24 hours it cleans and softens vinyl again. Has anyone tried this on leather?

CollectiveInk · 08-01-07, 01:14 AM

Greek,

I don't know the answer to this question, but if you find it, share the knowledge man! I was cleaning/conditioning my interior and once the towel was really sopped with conditioner I just laid it on the drivers seat (the worst condition seat in the car) hoping that it'd soak in more, but to know avail.

Gotta be a way to help bring the cow hide back to life!

blkonblkcpe · 08-01-07, 08:17 AM

MINK OIL! If you want soft!

TonyTheBullet · 08-01-07, 09:06 AM

^ you beat me to it. Mink oil is amazing when it comes to leather. After I saw the results on my leather jacket, I tried some on my seats and it worked like magic. The one I have (some penguin brand) also cleans the leather gently. If its really bad then you should clean it first with saddle soap (been looking can't find it) or Zaino (which I did try and it works really well, just dont leave it on for too long). The mink oil should be applied after the stubborn stains have been removed. IT works much better than the Simonize stuff.

91LSMAN · 08-01-07, 11:23 AM

I think one member took his leather off, cleaned it from both sides and it got softer.

CollectiveInk · 08-01-07, 01:37 PM

I was doing a search, to find some brands of Mink oil and came across this article

http://www.ehow.com/how_3138_clean-leather.html

They warn against using Mink oil on finished leather, but give no reason why. Does it stay on, and thus might stain your clothes?

Inquiring minds want to know.

blkonblkcpe · 08-01-07, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollectiveInk

I was doing a search, to find some brands of Mink oil and came across this article

http://www.ehow.com/how_3138_clean-leather.html

They warn against using Mink oil on finished leather, but give no reason why. Does it stay on, and thus might stain your clothes?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Looks like good things here:
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...FREDWAodIWbimQ

*stevieray* · 08-02-07, 11:26 AM

Let this stuff soak in and watch what happens:

Go here to check it out:

http://www.chilhowee.net/leather-care/BB001.html

legendvr · 08-05-07, 01:47 AM

Mink oil, buffalo oil, fish oil, glycerine... all will make leather feel softer... temporarily.

Stocker · 08-06-07, 10:04 AM

I know it's hard to take advice from a newbie, but I really had good results from a leather product called "Color-Plus Soffener and Leather Conditioner." Not an inexpensive product (if I remember correctly, about $25/quart), but it sure did a world of good on my '87 Legend coupe leathers. I did have to apply it several times; however, my seats were left in a closed up car in Texas for a year before I got the car. The conditioner manufacturer's # in PA is 570-686-3158.

bandoni™ · 08-06-07, 07:47 PM

lex-oil leather conditioner, it's in a brown bottle. I've seen this stuff restore hundred year old saddles

tw1st · 08-07-07, 04:44 PM

www.preservation-solutions.com

google ads FTW!
seems to be some SERIOUS leather stuff, someone should try it

BumbleBee83 · 08-07-07, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandoni

lex-oil leather conditioner, it's in a brown bottle. I've seen this stuff restore hundred year old saddles

Lexol is the shit! when i first got my legend, the seats were very hard, now after having used this for about 6 months now my seats are soft to the touch and very supple. They feel wonderful, and i think its the lexol every week and avoiding parking in sunshine.

GreekPower · 08-07-07, 10:44 PM

ok i have lexol but how do you make the leather feel super soft? what am i doing wrong?

bandoni™ · 08-07-07, 11:09 PM

are you following the directions on the back of the bottle? also it will take a lot of applications to get it to work right, it isn't a 5 second cure. it will take some time depending on how bad the leather is.

08-01-07, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	Reoiling leather? Is it possible to get a softer feel to leather? Maybe soak it in conditioner for 24 hours lol. I know if you leave gojo on vinyl for 24 hours it cleans and softens vinyl again. Has anyone tried this on leather?

08-01-07, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
CollectiveInk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tri-Cities TN Posts: 311 Car 1: 95 Legend SE Car 2: 92 Mercedes 300D Car 3: 96 Olds Achieva SC iTrader: (2)	Greek, I don't know the answer to this question, but if you find it, share the knowledge man! I was cleaning/conditioning my interior and once the towel was really sopped with conditioner I just laid it on the drivers seat (the worst condition seat in the car) hoping that it'd soak in more, but to know avail. Gotta be a way to help bring the cow hide back to life! __________________ CollectiveInk 95 Legend SE 197,000 Mods: Red Gauge Lights \| Cold cathodes Trunk & Engine Lights \| Custom Grounding Wires JVC in dash 7" monitor \| JVC KD4200 HU \| Kenwood 6x9 (rear) \| Infinity reference 6.5 components Fog/Driving Lights (coming soon) Re-polish Headlights (coming soon)

08-01-07, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
blkonblkcpe RALPHS HANDS ARE CLEAN! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10,005 Car 1: 91 LS Black window trim EDM/Hids Remus 2 1/2 cat back Headers stage 3 ecu Car 2: ,Red tails, Type 2 Car 3: 6 speed, EDM spoiler iTrader: (35)	MINK OIL! If you want soft! __________________ It's obvious they're both BAD for America! DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.

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TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,915 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (13)	^ you beat me to it. Mink oil is amazing when it comes to leather. After I saw the results on my leather jacket, I tried some on my seats and it worked like magic. The one I have (some penguin brand) also cleans the leather gently. If its really bad then you should clean it first with saddle soap (been looking can't find it) or Zaino (which I did try and it works really well, just dont leave it on for too long). The mink oil should be applied after the stubborn stains have been removed. IT works much better than the Simonize stuff. __________________ ____________________________________________ Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

08-01-07, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,876 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (Mine) Car 2: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	I think one member took his leather off, cleaned it from both sides and it got softer. __________________ I drive this and still have more posts than YOU

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08-01-07, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
CollectiveInk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tri-Cities TN Posts: 311 Car 1: 95 Legend SE Car 2: 92 Mercedes 300D Car 3: 96 Olds Achieva SC iTrader: (2)	I was doing a search, to find some brands of Mink oil and came across this article http://www.ehow.com/how_3138_clean-leather.html They warn against using Mink oil on finished leather, but give no reason why. Does it stay on, and thus might stain your clothes? Inquiring minds want to know. __________________ CollectiveInk 95 Legend SE 197,000 Mods: Red Gauge Lights \| Cold cathodes Trunk & Engine Lights \| Custom Grounding Wires JVC in dash 7" monitor \| JVC KD4200 HU \| Kenwood 6x9 (rear) \| Infinity reference 6.5 components Fog/Driving Lights (coming soon) Re-polish Headlights (coming soon)

08-02-07, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,545 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '89 Prelude Si iTrader: (13)	Let this stuff soak in and watch what happens: Go here to check it out: http://www.chilhowee.net/leather-care/BB001.html __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

08-05-07, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
legendvr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 693 iTrader: (0)	Mink oil, buffalo oil, fish oil, glycerine... all will make leather feel softer... temporarily.

08-06-07, 10:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stocker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31 Car 1: 1987 Legend Coupe iTrader: (1)	Reoiling Leather I know it's hard to take advice from a newbie, but I really had good results from a leather product called "Color-Plus Soffener and Leather Conditioner." Not an inexpensive product (if I remember correctly, about $25/quart), but it sure did a world of good on my '87 Legend coupe leathers. I did have to apply it several times; however, my seats were left in a closed up car in Texas for a year before I got the car. The conditioner manufacturer's # in PA is 570-686-3158.

08-06-07, 07:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
bandoni™ putting the ass in class Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: casa grande, az Posts: 3,603 Car 1: 90 honda accord ex5speed Car 2: 89 legend sedan auto iTrader: (3)	lex-oil leather conditioner, it's in a brown bottle. I've seen this stuff restore hundred year old saddles __________________ sig by doubleglow the sigwhisperer ƃuıʇsod ǝɹoɟǝq ɥɔɹɐǝs plnoɥs sɹǝsn ʍǝu join the acura legend flickr group visit my flickr page

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tw1st The Great White North Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 839 Car 1: 95 Black on Black LS 6-speed iTrader: (1)	www.preservation-solutions.com google ads FTW! seems to be some SERIOUS leather stuff, someone should try it __________________ Installed: JDM Headlights with HID Retrofit, Weapon-R Secret Weapon, Remus Exhaust, Metal Substrate High Flow Cat, MLS Copy Bar, Addco Rear Sway Bar, Eibach Springs on Koni Reds, Blackend Engine Damper, 17" RSX A-spec Rims

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GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	ok i have lexol but how do you make the leather feel super soft? what am i doing wrong?

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bandoni™ putting the ass in class Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: casa grande, az Posts: 3,603 Car 1: 90 honda accord ex5speed Car 2: 89 legend sedan auto iTrader: (3)	are you following the directions on the back of the bottle? also it will take a lot of applications to get it to work right, it isn't a 5 second cure. it will take some time depending on how bad the leather is. __________________ sig by doubleglow the sigwhisperer ƃuıʇsod ǝɹoɟǝq ɥɔɹɐǝs plnoɥs sɹǝsn ʍǝu join the acura legend flickr group visit my flickr page

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