care of leather
Howdy from Northern Cuba, I mean south Florida. What do you recommend to treat leather to prevent mildew from forming. I'm having a hard time trying to keep really nice gun belts and holsters from becoming green blobs. These are not every day, or even every month use, more like packed away for "some day" use. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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From the experts web.........
Leather that is frequently exposed to moisture or high humidity will become hard and brittle if not treated correctly. Ballistol will keep all smooth leather soft, and will effectively protect leather against the effects of water, insects and mold. Use Ballistol on boots, shoes, gloves, holsters, slings, saddles, baseball gloves and other leather products. However, being an oil after all, BALLISTOL SHOULD NOT BE USED ON SUEDE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS.
Leather holster care If properly processed, leather will contain acidic residues from tannic acid. Ballistol will form a permanent chemical compound with these residues within the leather which will make the leather virtually impermeable to water. Handguns, in particular police handguns, are mostly carried and even stored in leather holsters. Corrosion may develop in the areas where they have direct contact with the leather. By treating the inside of the holster with Ballistol the acidic residues from tannic acid will be completely neutralized and this source of corrosion will be eliminated.0 -
I've always used Lexol.
http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-0902-Leather-Conditioner-16-9-oz/dp/B002ZBPXGS
Not much can be done as far as mold/mildew growth other than open storage in a climate controlled area and staying on top of maintenance.0 -
another vote for ballistol Great stuff 0 -
Pecard's.
Neal0 -
British car manufactures used to sell a product called "Hide Food".
It was a jar of soft paste that I think was mostly lanolin. It
did a damn nice job of keeping auto upholstery soft and cleen.0 -
thanks for the info, Ballistol it will be.................... 0 -
Is the "Ballistol" product their multipurpose gun oil/lub cleaner? Or do they offer a "leather treatment" product? Thanks 0 -
multi purpose THATt is one of many advantages of it. because It will not damage Wood Metal Or leather IT is non toxic bio degradable contains no carcinogens 0 -
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
Pecard's.
Neal
Neal has it right. Also recommended by Karla Van Horn of Purdygear.0
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