Best stuff to restore dry leather

[mtrdrms]

Hey guys,
I just scored a used corbin seat for cheap .  It is a bit dry and wanted to see what you all were using or have used with success to bring something like that back?

Thanks

Andy

[Dave Weaver]

Are you sure it is leather and not vinyl?  If it is leather, I have had good luck using mink oil.

[valkyriemc]

My vote;

http://www.vansonleathers.com/prod-Leather_Condition_Balm_16_oz-19.aspx

[sandy]

I've had good luck with Maguires leather conditioner. If it's very dry, apply it daily for 3-4 days and keep it covered with plastic/Saran wrap.

[Sodbuster]

+1 on mink oil   

[Promagnaman]

Hey guys,
I just scored a used corbin seat for cheap .  It is a bit dry and wanted to see what you all were using or have used with success to bring something like that back?

Thanks

Andy

Doc Bailey's leather conditioner. Great on seats, bags, chaps, coats...have used it for years. Works very well

[blackvalk]

If it's real leather, Motorcyle Consumer News rates LEXOL 1st. If it's vinyl, 303 Aerospace Protectant is supposed to be good. 303 is written up in an earlier post.

[blackvalk]

A follow-up to my earlier post. That mink oiled jacket sure looked good..............

[mtrdrms]

Its leather.  Thanks for all the replies.  Sure hard to argue with that mink oil photo!

[Jess from VA]

First use a leather cleaner of some sort... like simple saddle soap.  Get it clean and let it dry.

If using Mink oil, use your bare fingers to apply, and try to apply a very thin layer working it in in small circles, maybe twice letting it dry some between coats, rather than a single thick coat.  A soft toothbrush is good working the oil down into sewn seams (for waterproofing).  To hurry drying you can use a hair dryer, but don't scorch the seat.  It will take a week or more to really dry, then buff it up to remove any residue (it won't shine, much).  If you want a glossy finish, I'd get the Doc Bailey's.

I used their leather oil on my Fox Creek jacket, and other leathers, but have gone to Mink oil on about everything.     http://www.foxcreekleather.com/accessories_leathercare

[Sodbuster]

Its leather.  Thanks for all the replies.  Sure hard to argue with that mink oil photo!

That's a Fox Creek Jacket. When I inquired Fox Creek Leather what to use they told me to use mink oil.

[alph]

don't know if they make it anymore, but i like Lexol.  and for my leather boots, i use SNO-SEAL (it's bee's wax that you melt into the leather)

[Farther]

Sure hard to argue with that mink oil photo!

That's a Fox Creek Jacket. When I inquired Fox Creek Leather what to use they told me to use mink oil.

I you sure that is not this stuff.  I don't think Mink Oil will restore the black color.  http://www.foxcreekleather.com/125-doc-baileys-leather-care/761-doc-bailey-39-s-leather-black


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[Sodbuster]

I you sure that is not this stuff.  I don't think Mink Oil will restore the black color.  http://www.foxcreekleather.com/125-doc-baileys-leather-care/761-doc-bailey-39-s-leather-black

What you see in that picture is the use of Mink Oil ONLY (Red Wing brand) .... two applications .... no Doc Bailey's. The Mink Oil also brought back that "buttery" feel like it was when new. I was amazed at the results. The trick is to use a hair dryer to warm it up and watch it soak in like a sponge.  Not saying Doc Baileys doesn't work or is bad .... just that I didn't use it on the jacket.

I do use Doc Bailey's on my boots and like the low luster that it provides !!