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« on: January 02, 2011, 05:17:26 PM »

With winter in full swing here in the tundra and the Valk tucked away in the garage I thought it would be good time to go thru my riding gear. Thought the jacket could use a little sprucing up. Wasn't sure what to use but after a little research it was recommended to use mink oil. Never thought it would make that big a difference and now it looks and feels like new again .... now to do the rest of the jacket.



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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2011, 06:37:52 PM »

I used mink oil for years UNTIL I found out it was Mink oil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mink_oil

Since then I've used Effax http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-31118

It contains lanolin which comes from sheep so it's a toss up between the death of a mink or the death of a sheep.

I choose sheep because the body is eaten by us. I don't like to think of a mink ending up on a Chinese buffett !!!
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2011, 08:52:05 PM »

I used mink oil for years UNTIL I found out it was Mink oil.
What did you think it was?  ???

I suggest you avoid other sneaky named products like "cow tongue", "fried brains on toast", "bear oil" and "goat cheese".  Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2011, 08:57:57 PM »

I used mink oil for years UNTIL I found out it was Mink oil.
What did you think it was?  ???

I suggest you avoid other sneaky named products like "cow tongue", "fried brains on toast", "bear oil" and "goat cheese".  Cheesy


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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2011, 09:15:58 PM »

With winter in full swing here in the tundra and the Valk tucked away in the garage I thought it would be good time to go thru my riding gear. Thought the jacket could use a little sprucing up. Wasn't sure what to use but after a little research it was recommended to use mink oil. Never thought it would make that big a difference and now it looks and feels like new again .... now to do the rest of the jacket.



Sodbuster, I recognize that Fox Creek vented racing leather jacket, I have one just like it (mine's less used).  I also have been using Kiwi Mink Oil for years on my riding leathers and boots (and my shoes).  Also very thin amounts on my gloves.   In colder weather, I have found it easier to apply by warming it up a little in the can, and use my bare fingers to rub it in, especially all seams.  Then I take an old hair dryer-blower and melt it into the leather and seams.  It then gets hung in the basement for up to a week or two to fully absorb into the leather. 
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2011, 09:59:06 PM »

I used mink oil for years UNTIL I found out it was Mink oil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mink_oil

Since then I've used Effax http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-31118

It contains lanolin which comes from sheep so it's a toss up between the death of a mink or the death of a sheep.

I choose sheep because the body is eaten by us. I don't like to think of a mink ending up on a Chinese buffett !!!


You can feel better about your choice - lanolin does not require the death of the sheep  - it is squeezed from the shorn wool of the sheep.

Check out this link;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanolin
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2011, 10:44:39 PM »

I've used Huberd's on all my leather, from boots to saddles. I like the way it dries on leather jeans, vests, gloves and jackets.
I don't even think they have to kill the bee's................. cooldude

http://www.huberds.com/shoe-grease.html

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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2011, 06:38:02 AM »

Britman ,,,we are at the top of the food chain get used to it.


I agree that wanton waste is a bad thing.

Bald Eagle is good on Barbie and Spotted Owl is good fried after dipping in a good batter.


Just heard tell is all.

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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2011, 09:01:50 AM »

Plus 1 on Fox Creek  cooldude If I ever take a spill...I hope I have my Fox Creek jacket & chaps on!

With winter in full swing here in the tundra and the Valk tucked away in the garage I thought it would be good time to go thru my riding gear. Thought the jacket could use a little sprucing up. Wasn't sure what to use but after a little research it was recommended to use mink oil. Never thought it would make that big a difference and now it looks and feels like new again .... now to do the rest of the jacket.



Sodbuster, I recognize that Fox Creek vented racing leather jacket, I have one just like it (mine's less used).  I also have been using Kiwi Mink Oil for years on my riding leathers and boots (and my shoes).  Also very thin amounts on my gloves.   In colder weather, I have found it easier to apply by warming it up a little in the can, and use my bare fingers to rub it in, especially all seams.  Then I take an old hair dryer-blower and melt it into the leather and seams.  It then gets hung in the basement for up to a week or two to fully absorb into the leather. 
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2011, 09:20:34 AM »

BABY OIL  Kiss
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2011, 09:45:12 AM »

BABY OIL  Kiss

Do they really kill babies???????  cooldude
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2011, 12:41:54 PM »

I use Lexol on my stuff.
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2011, 12:51:47 PM »

BABY OIL  Kiss


Do they really kill babies???????  cooldude


http://www.diylife.com/2010/11/24/baby-oil-uses/?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-n%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk1%7C192756
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2011, 03:27:59 PM »

+1 ON THE MINK OIL it works great. cooldude
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2011, 03:49:35 PM »

I contacted Fox Creek Leather before I did anything and they recommended that I use Mink Oil .... That's what they use on all their leathers.  I thought for sure I was going to have to use some black dye because the jacket looked so fatigued but all I used was mink oil. After taking the picture I noticed there was still some areas that looked fatigued so I applied some more. I went over it with a hair dryer to help the leather soak it up. Now it has that same soft, buttery feel and satin black color as when I bought it.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/help/leatherCare

BTW .... I looked at a lot of leather jackets before I bought this one. There are some that looked similar and some a lot cheaper. Fox Creek Leather makes some REALLY nice stuff and made right here in good 'ol U.S.A.  ....  it's a keeper

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2011, 05:24:35 PM »

I used mink oil for years UNTIL I found out it was Mink oil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mink_oil

Since then I've used Effax http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-31118

It contains lanolin which comes from sheep so it's a toss up between the death of a mink or the death of a sheep.

I choose sheep because the body is eaten by us. I don't like to think of a mink ending up on a Chinese buffett !!!


I don't think they kill the mink, but the process does leave them a little squeaky. Here in the podunk area of Indiana the sheep are too skittish and hard to catch so we have to use mink oil.
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2011, 06:11:08 PM »

I used mink oil for years UNTIL I found out it was Mink oil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mink_oil

Since then I've used Effax http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-31118

It contains lanolin which comes from sheep so it's a toss up between the death of a mink or the death of a sheep.

I choose sheep because the body is eaten by us. I don't like to think of a mink ending up on a Chinese buffett !!!


I don't think they kill the mink, but the process does leave them a little squeaky. Here in the podunk area of Indiana the sheep are too skittish and hard to catch so we have to use mink oil.

Where men are men and the sheep are scared  :'(
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2011, 07:00:48 PM »

I have had my Fox Creek leathers since 2004.  They have been through plenty of rain and once in a tornado and hail storm on the way to Inzane in 2006.  All I can say is GREAT STUFF !  T.P.
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« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2011, 09:25:16 PM »

I contacted Fox Creek Leather before I did anything and they recommended that I use Mink Oil .... That's what they use on all their leathers.  I thought for sure I was going to have to use some black dye because the jacket looked so fatigued but all I used was mink oil. After taking the picture I noticed there was still some areas that looked fatigued so I applied some more. I went over it with a hair dryer to help the leather soak it up. Now it has that same soft, buttery feel and satin black color as when I bought it.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/help/leatherCare

BTW .... I looked at a lot of leather jackets before I bought this one. There are some that looked similar and some a lot cheaper. Fox Creek Leather makes some REALLY nice stuff and made right here in good 'ol U.S.A.  ....  it's a keeper

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/


The last trick I use after all applying mink oil and melting it in with a hair dryer, and letting it soak in for a couple days..... is wipe the jacket, boots, gloves down with these leather wipes.  They're also good to clean the leather before you oil it, along with saddle soap. The wipes remove the last mink oil takiness so you don't get it all over the bike (like with chaps).

http://www.weiman.com/products/leather/wipes.php

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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2011, 10:38:33 AM »

The Mink really dont mind. I have mink on the collar of a jacket. It wasnt new. The mink stole was from the 60's and Its veeeerrrryyy nice.
They taste like Condor I hear.
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