IML: Leather Cleaners

[rex crews <rexcrews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Group,

I have been following the posts on leather products and wanted to add 
my two cents worth.  A problem that we face with most old leather on 
our Imperials is that the finish is painted on and is not dyed into the 
leather.  Therefore, any product that contains water or solvents may 
condition the leather but also may loosen the painted finish.  I have 
tried many things over the years and have been most satisfied with 
Neatsfoot Oil, which a natural product that seems to soak into the 
leather without deteriorating the applied finish.  The Kiwi brand of 
neatsfoot oil is usually available at hardware stores is less than five 
bucks a bottle.

Happy Preserving,

Rex Crews   '58 and '60 Crowns



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