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Favorite Leather Conditioner??

DannyB1

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It's that time of the year, where leather needs extra moisture to combat the frigid temperatures and salty streets here in the Midwest. I'm wondering what everyone's favorite leather conditioner is?

I've used both lexol and leather honey. I have not noticed a a big difference between them in terms of results. Lexol is much lighter, leather honey is very thick, but both seem to make leather feel th same. I mainly use them on shoes and bags.

Also, I have used AE cleaner/conditioner, but feel it is not a deep moisturizer.


What is your preferred leather care product?
 
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My very favorite Leather Conditioner is one by Howard.
They are famous for their wood care products, but also make a leather conditioner that is out of this world!
Here is a link to their website and I believe you can call them or use a locator on their site.
www.howardproducts.com

Good luck!
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Depends on the kind of leather, what the intended use of the leather is, and the finish I am trying to create/preserve.
 

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i drunkenly had a bum condition my boots on the streets of philadelphia at 4am outside of the club, idk what he used, but they look damn good. only gave him $11 too.
 

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It was probably a combination of stool and urine. You should ask him what he eats.
 

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generally, for gloves and briefcase, which conditioner should i choose?
 

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Honestly, you can't go wrong with Lexol or Bickmore's Bick4. I would say for gloves and brief you want something like Lexol because its technology is designed for leathers that come into contact with clothing and skin, it's a conditioner that doesn't "migrate" onto other surfaces or leave a tacky, oily finish (when used as instructed) that attracts dust, dirt, and gives you spots and oil marks on your clothes.
 
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Honestly, you can't go wrong with Lexol or Bickmore's Bick4. I would say for gloves and brief you want something like Lexol because its technology is designed for leathers that come into contact with clothing and skin, it's a conditioner that doesn't "migrate" onto other surfaces or leave a tacky, oily finish (when used as instructed) that attracts dust, dirt, and gives you spots and oil marks on your clothes.
Honestly, you can't go wrong with Lexol or Bickmore's Bick4. I would say for gloves and brief you want something like Lexol because its technology is designed for leathers that come into contact with clothing and skin, it's a conditioner that doesn't "migrate" onto other surfaces or leave a tacky, oily finish (when used as instructed) that attracts dust, dirt, and gives you spots and oil marks on your clothes.


I used Obenauf's LP on a horsehide briefcase, and was annoyed that it became sticky and would transfer to my trousers. I'll use Lexol next time, thanks for the tip.
 

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If you're going to use Obenauf's on briefcases, or furniture or whatever you should use the Leather oil, not the LP, it absorbs easier, but still you have to use it sparingly and really work into into the leather and let it sit a while (day or so) to let it be absorbed, then buff it with a cloth to get up remnants.
 

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If you're going to use Obenauf's on briefcases, or furniture or whatever you should use the Leather oil, not the LP, it absorbs easier, but still you have to use it sparingly and really work into into the leather and let it sit a while (day or so) to let it be absorbed, then buff it with a cloth to get up remnants.


It was probably my mistake - I used it on my Wolverine's to protect them for snow/salt/water, and thought it would be good on my briefcase. So I'll either use the Lexol or the Obenauf's leather oil next time.
 

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It was probably my mistake - I used it on my Wolverine's to protect them for snow/salt/water, and thought it would be good on my briefcase. So I'll either use the Lexol or the Obenauf's leather oil next time.


To the extent that it's sticky (as you observed regarding your briefcase) it's not better for your boots than for your other leather goods. Sticky collects dirt and salt and that leads to deterioration and cracking of the leather.

I recommend Montana PitchBlend for waterproofing work boots but stipulate that it should be gently warmed with a hairdryer to get it into the leather and off the surface.
 

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I have used both Obenaufs and Montana and I think both react the same way if used as directed vs. overused. I think people tend to overdo it with both products. FWIW, both are completely natural, just from different sources, Montana is pine pitch, Obenaufs is propolis. I think both have a beeswax base.
 
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