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 Posted: Thu Dec 22nd, 2005 07:14 am
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I think I have ask the question a dozen times on diffrent places and even here !!! what do you use on your nice straps to keep them in nice soft shape !! Well  2 guy's answer was Harley Davidson leather dressing !! Now Iam not a Biker type dude so I didn't know much about this stuff ! I do know the Harley leather is quality sooo !!! I went and got a tub of it 6 bucks !! any Harley dealer a have it ! I used it on a couple a real stiff straps I have and a few more ... so far this stuff is fantastic ... I just rub some on and rub in for about 5 or 6 minutes until its all about rubbed in  let it sit about 15 minutes  ! And then wipe off the excess O ya I remove the watch to do it ...I really like the results so far ! Thought I would pass this on I would not put it on lite colored straps thou unless you wana darken it !! also I use it on both  sides a the strap ! seems ok and should protect aginst sweat !!! I don't wear leather straps much at all in warm weather but this might make it a way so I can !!I would say do it about every 6 months on watches ya don't wear much and as you feel you need to on heavy wear watch straps or straps you wana soften up  !! I don't think you could really over do it !!!there imho is a lifetime supply if all you use it for is watch straps in 1 tub !!! I know I had to find somththing to protect my straps We all invest a LOT a money in them ! sure can't just let them go to #$%^&* on ya !!:)  ..besides I like polishing my watches and this strap thing give me another thing I can do with my watch hobby :O))) I know I know iam nuts !! But hey I like looken and playen with my watches :O)))):dude: I need serious help I guess LOL >>>>>

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I use Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil. I buy it by the quart for my cars. I see watch store selling it in little tiny bottles. If you have leather interior you should get some.

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I think I have ask the question a dozen times on diffrent places and even here !!! what do you use on your nice straps to keep them in nice soft shape !! Well  2 guy's answer was Harley Davidson leather dressing !! Now Iam not a Biker type dude so I didn't know much about this stuff ! I do know the Harley leather is quality sooo !!! I went and got a tub of it 6 bucks !! any Harley dealer a have it ! I used it on a couple a real stiff straps I have and a few more ... so far this stuff is fantastic ... I just rub some on and rub in for about 5 or 6 minutes until its all about rubbed in  let it sit about 15 minutes  ! And then wipe off the excess O ya I remove the watch to do it ...I really like the results so far ! Thought I would pass this on I would not put it on lite colored straps thou unless you wana darken it !! also I use it on both  sides a the strap ! seems ok and should protect aginst sweat !!! I don't wear leather straps much at all in warm weather but this might make it a way so I can !!I would say do it about every 6 months on watches ya don't wear much and as you feel you need to on heavy wear watch straps or straps you wana soften up  !! I don't think you could really over do it !!!there imho is a lifetime supply if all you use it for is watch straps in 1 tub !!! I know I had to find somththing to protect my straps We all invest a LOT a money in them ! sure can't just let them go to #$%^&* on ya !!:)  ..besides I like polishing my watches and this strap thing give me another thing I can do with my watch hobby :O))) I know I know iam nuts !! But hey I like looken and playen with my watches :O)))):dude: I need serious help I guess LOL >>>>>

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I used to use a mink oil on my leather goods from shoes to baseball gloves. I haven't used it in years. I wonder if they still make it!


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 Posted: Tue Dec 27th, 2005 11:55 pm
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MikeD wrote: I used to use a mink oil on my leather goods from shoes to baseball gloves. I haven't used it in years. I wonder if they still make it!



 

Yappers they still make it I use it on my boots !! But it to me is a tad to greasy for watch straps just IMO !

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I have used LEXOL for a long time on all leathers.  esp furniture very restorative, and you'd get a lifetime supply for twenty bucks...Check out lexol.com


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Eddyboy wrote:
Lexol is Great! but the Best and Least Expensive Leather Conditioner is Alberto VO5 Hair Cream ...it has a Ton of Uses(on the box) and Leather Care  is one...used it on All my Ball Gloves...not Oily or Sticky and only a Couple Bucks I have used LEXOL for a long time on all leathers.  esp furniture very restorative, and you'd get a lifetime supply for twenty bucks...Check out lexol.com


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O.A. Gaspar wrote: Eddyboy wrote:
Lexol is Great! but the Best and Least Expensive Leather Conditioner is Alberto VO5 Hair Cream ...it has a Ton of Uses(on the box) and Leather Care  is one...used it on All my Ball Gloves...not Oily or Sticky and only a Couple Bucks I have used LEXOL for a long time on all leathers.  esp furniture very restorative, and you'd get a lifetime supply for twenty bucks...Check out lexol.com


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It also is now not legal to have on your glove Oscar :O)))  I another life I use umpire a LOT a decent HI end baseball around a 100 games or more a yr   ! You could use that stuff to make a ball dance :O))))In the hands of a decent pitcher even a 20 yr old that was half smart could :O)))I always used neetsfoot oil on my gloves  I think my last one was a tommy John A 2000 Wilson ...my dad paid a 125 bucks for it back in like 1969 or 70 :O)

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