2006-09-11 01:00:37 · 12 answers · asked by david l 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
It actually depends on when the jacket was made, what type of specialty finish it has, and what it is used for.
A 'vintage' bike coat can be taken care of the same way as all leather, with saddle soap, or leather treatment.
The idea about lubing the zipper with candle wax is great.
A new jacket which has been treated with reflective coatings or other special treatments has to be taken care of following the manufacturers recommendations. These can all be found on the mfr's website.
For my modern leather coats (Joe Rocket, etc) daily cleaning, I always wipe the bug guts off with a damp cloth (water only - no soap) I don't scrub, but dampen the stubborn ones and let them sit for a minute before trying again.
At the end of the riding season I use a leather conditioner that also helps with waterproofing. I always hang the coat on a formed hanger (wider - designed for heavy coats and suits), and give it plenty of room to breathe in the closet.
Our vintage leathers get treated with saddle soap, hung on a formed hangar, and covered with a pillow case.
Don't store leather in plastic bags.
Hope this helps!
2006-09-11 09:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by ducatisti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked my way by college as a seamstress. confident, leater may be taken in, yet you like a particular gadget and it will cost lots to have it carried out professionally. leather-based is an exceedingly difficult cloth and in the event that they make a mistake - this is the top - not extra jacket! My advice to you is wait, look on your length and purchase one which you like considering that leather-based lasts an prolonged at an identical time as.
2016-11-07 02:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a local dry cleaner that specializes in leather cleaning. That's your best option. For inbetween professional cleanings, you can use saddle soap. Good Luck and Happy Riding!
2006-09-11 01:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use nick wax...it softens and waterproofs it. Get it from any motorbike shop. Not sure of spelling though could be nip wax or nic wax...my hubby uses it on his bike leathers so never seen the tub.
2006-09-11 01:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by heleneaustin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that Renapur Leather Balsam is great! Buy on-line at www.renapur.com
2006-09-12 09:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by turtle_666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use saddle soap , its natural oil that keeps the leather from drying out .
2006-09-11 01:03:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SADDLESOAP
WASH THE JACKET ALL OVER WITH THE SOAP AND WIPE CLEAN WITH DAMP RAG AND DRY OFF NOT TOO WET JUST DAMP DONT USE ANYTHING ELSE IT WILL DAMAGE IT.
YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM A GOOD COBBLERS
2006-09-11 01:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by tonyinspain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't let the jacket get too wet.
when it is wet, don't put it anywhere too hot to dry out.
run a wax candle down the zip occasionally to lubricate it.
2006-09-11 09:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way u care ur moter bike as same way care ur jacket
2006-09-11 02:39:29 · answer #9 · answered by Rocky D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gun oil. (That's the oil used in the rifling - Webley make one for sure and there's probably loads of other manufacturers).
2006-09-11 01:38:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋