My apologies if this subject has been discussed. I searched but didn't find any threads on it.
I recently purchased a back quiver online. When it arrived I noticed the leather was dry. Still pliable but dry like it had been a display item for several years. I assume this because the back is darker in color than the front.
Anyways, I was wondering if someone could give me suggestions on some good leather reconditioners
Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Neets Foot Oil would give it a good soak & penetrate quick. After, I use a mink oil paste or similar. On my desk now is a half tub of Bulla-Bulla butter which is excellent conditioner to make stiff leather pliant.
As I type this reply to your question I am looking at my Danner Pronghorns that I lovingly caressed last night with Montana Pitch Blend from 3 Rivers, a sponsor here. A fellow tradganger turned me on to Montana Pitch Blend several years ago. Simply an awesome product !
Russell Moccasin's website has a great article on leather care and reconditioning. I've used this process to revive my 20 year old back quiver and use Obenauf's on all my leather.
I hope it's ok to post this link:
http://www.russellmoccasin.com/leather_care.html
Brian
I have used Montana Pitch and Obenaufs and they both have met my expectations nicely. I use a hair dryer to help the leather soak up the conditioner, or fireplace heat or what ever is warm and available. Not hot. I have also read not to use anything with silicone in it. I dont know if that is correct or not, but I have still chosen not to use conditioners with silicone in it.
Obernaufs is about as good as it gets.That is nice to know about that Montana pitch.Will get some and try it out.
Gentlemen thanks for your quick responses and suggestions. I will work on getting these products and going to work on the quiver.
Thanks again
Mark, like said, nothing like Dry Camp Neats Foot Oil to soften up leather and Montana Pitch Blend for conditioning and making leather a little water resistent.
Just went over all my leather products yesterday and last night.
Earl
Obenauf's definately!