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post #3091 of 5706
10/23/12 at 5:03am
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Originally Posted by Christian B View Post

I would personally not waste so much reno on a jacket. I would advise you to try out Lexol Conditioner.

Also, check out Obenauf's Leather Oil. I use it on my leather sofa. Check out their stuff here: https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=common/home
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post #3092 of 5706
10/23/12 at 5:05am
Yeah, read great things about the oil as well.
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post #3093 of 5706
10/23/12 at 7:24am
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post

Also, check out Obenauf's Leather Oil. I use it on my leather sofa. Check out their stuff here: https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=common/home

Your'e giving me ideas...

Would it be so ridiculous to mirror shine my leather sofa, especially if I only do the front of the armrests?

Lear
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post #3094 of 5706
10/23/12 at 7:25am
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Originally Posted by bik2101 View Post

How easy would it be to remove heel guards? Or should I bring the shoes to a cobbler?
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anyone know?

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post #3095 of 5706
10/23/12 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by Lear View Post

Your'e giving me ideas...
Would it be so ridiculous to mirror shine my leather sofa, especially if I only do the front of the armrests?
Lear

If you do this, you better take pics.

Way of the mirror, Lear. Way of the Mirror.
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post #3096 of 5706
10/23/12 at 7:48am
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Originally Posted by bik2101 View Post

anyone know?

Flathead screwdriver. Pry it off. Not hard.
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post #3097 of 5706
10/23/12 at 8:09am
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post


Flathead screwdriver. Pry it off. Not hard.

thanks! was worried i might damage something. but good to know i can save myself a trip

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post #3098 of 5706
10/23/12 at 8:57am
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post

If you do this, you better take pics.
Way of the mirror, Lear. Way of the Mirror.

Promise I shall. Think I might have hit upon an untried method of seduction here. So many ideas are flooding my mind right now.

I'll simply leave with these words... SHE SHALL BE MINE!

Give me a few weeks to build up the layers, and I'll get back to you all. In the mean time, back to your scheduled programme and apologies for the off-topic interruption.

See you all in a few weeks...

Lear
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post #3099 of 5706
10/23/12 at 9:05am
Way of the mirror, Lear. Way of the mirror. icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #3100 of 5706
10/23/12 at 9:14am

Wouldn't a mirror-shined couch a) crack because couches flex all over the place or b) if it didn't crack, be prone to gross finger-prints and stuff?

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post #3101 of 5706
10/23/12 at 9:15am
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Originally Posted by mymil View Post

Wouldn't a mirror-shined couch a) crack because couches flex all over the place or b) if it didn't crack, be prone to gross finger-prints and stuff?

Hey, shut up, you!
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post #3102 of 5706
10/23/12 at 9:18am
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Originally Posted by bitesize View Post

I'm getting my first pair of shoes worth caring for, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot in Brown. I'm curious what is important for my shoe care "starter kit" to best care for these boots (and provide the foundation for more purchases as I get more adventurous). Based on what I've read, I'm thinking a good place to start might be:


AE Horsehair Dauber

      I've never understood the point.

 

AE Horsehair Shine Brush

      You can get a $5 Kiwi one at grocery stores, but either way.


AE Cotton Flannel Polishing Cloth x2

Use a rag, old-shirt, or go to Wal-Mart or JoAnns and buy all the fabric you would ever need for $5.

 

AE Conditioner/Cleaner

       Not necessary.

 

AE Combination Cedar Shoe Trees

      Yes to shoe-trees - doesn't much matter the type.

 

Kiwi Brown Paste Polish

      Only if you want to bull the toe, which is a bit tricky on chromexcel, otherwise not necessary.

 

Atsko Sno-Seal Wax

      Yes.

 

Lexol Leather Cleaner

      Not necessary.

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post #3103 of 5706
10/23/12 at 10:03am
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post

Hey, shut up, you!

 

I meant, WAY OF THE MIRROR. BLIND HEATHENS WITH YOUR COUCH.

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post #3104 of 5706
10/23/12 at 10:14am

Okay, here's a question: I have a bridle leather briefcase that I treated with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. When it gets rained on, the water appears to bead on the surface, but the surface of the leather bubbles. When it dries, the bubbles disappear. Besides applying another coat of LP (when it's dry, of course), any ideas to minimize these bubbles?

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post #3105 of 5706
10/23/12 at 10:26am
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Originally Posted by mymil View Post

Okay, here's a question: I have a bridle leather briefcase that I treated with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. When it gets rained on, the water appears to bead on the surface, but the surface of the leather bubbles. When it dries, the bubbles disappear. Besides applying another coat of LP (when it's dry, of course), any ideas to minimize these bubbles?

Those bubbles are water getting trapped between the layer of wax and the leather itself. The only way to prevent it is to put a thicker layer of the heavy duty on it, which you might not want to do. Maybe try a thin coat of the Obenauf's Leather Oil.
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