The leather saddlebags on my husbands bike turned green. Would shoe polish stain it back to black or is there something else out there we could use?
2006-09-15 11:48:37 · 7 answers · asked by not_right_in_the_head 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Shoe polish would only hide the greed temporarily. A better choice would be using saddle soap to clean it. Then if it is stained use some acetone to remove old dye and re-dye it.
If you are unsure of this check with your local cobbler (shoe maker). He will usually be more than happy to help explain it and he should have the items you need in stock.
2006-09-16 04:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoe polish would wash off and look terrible. Try leather cleaner from an auto parts store.
2006-09-15 14:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Lexol cleaner, then follow with the conditioner. Available at most auto parts stores.
Lexol
Leather care for automotive, equestrian, and household use.
Category: Cleaning Solutions and Detergents > Retailers and Makers
www.lexol.com
2006-09-15 17:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it wouldn't last and everytime you touched it, the polish would rub off on your hands and clothes.
Not a good idea.
If the leather is completely destroyed, take them to a leather tanner. They could dye it for you.
2006-09-15 20:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean the heck out of em with saddle soap & then cover them with mink oil. The mink oil will naturally darken the leather & waterproof it at the same time.
2006-09-16 12:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use Aromerall
2006-09-16 00:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by R W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use saddlesoap.
2006-09-15 11:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋