[steves]

So Steves, would you reccomend the Lexol stuff then?

I would reccomend it, and I havn't found anything better in over a year.

[oldgangalee]

Got this from another site ... what do you guys think?

OK . here are the instructions and warnings again for cleaning leathers.. most leather suits can be cleaned n a heavy duty washing machine. hey it's just dead skin isn't it? what do you wash your skin with ? soap and water. strip the armor and removable padding out of the suit. in some suits this requires opening a seam in the lining if an access opening is not provided. turn the suit inside out while it is washing. after the spin cycle lay the suit on a flat surface . don't hang it up for it will stretch a mile. as the suit starts drying out start turning it inside out. usually once or twice a day and before it is dry start applying a leather conditioner. any lanolin based hand lotion will work fine for this. don't get caught using your wife/girlfriend's expensive imported brand on your suit. she will know where it's gone from the smell and you will pay dearly afterwards. just get the cheap generic kind from wal-mart . figure this cleaning process taking a least a week. don't get rushed and put the suit up before it is totally dry and keep the suit stored where it can get good air flow to prevent mildew and mold ( very bad) be forewarned that some suits with red and white combinations can bleed . do a test sample on these first. they require hand cleaning. we offer a cleaning surface for 50.00 and Darethea earns her money doing it but it is nothing most individuals can't do. no smoke and mirrors or voodoo rituals required for this. all suits need cleaning at least once a year if nothing else than to remove the sweat salts from the leather . it's a real leather killer so get it out of there. that's about all for the cleaning process. hope it helps.

[steves]

I would not put my suit into my washing machine.... both for the sake of the suit and the machine itself.

[oldgangalee]

yeah .. he later said that you should take out all the protectors.

The reason i ask is, it does sound plausible.

[diavolo]

Personally, just using Lexol cleaner and protectant a few times during the course of the year will keep your leathers soft, clean and looking good. I generally treat my leather every other month, starting with Lexol cleaner and a good coat of their conditioner. I know some use Blue Coral products with good results as well.

[steves]

yeah .. he later said that you should take out all the protectors.

The reason i ask is, it does sound plausible.

It sounds plausible that the leather stitching would pull itself apart from the agitation, even on the delicate cycle... and if that didn't get it the excess water weight certainly would.

[mac.g]

if you are worried try an old jacket etc (we all have one lying around! )

the washing machine works!....just turn down the settings to gentle wash.... ie wool or non colourfast....(or medium settings if they are different to ours?)

[oldgangalee]

It sounds plausible that the leather stitching would pull itself apart from the agitation, even on the delicate cycle... and if that didn't get it the excess water weight certainly would.

If a leather jacket cant hold up to the agitation from a washing machine then i dont wanna see what would happen in a bike accident.

[steves]

If a leather jacket cant hold up to the agitation from a washing machine then i dont wanna see what would happen in a bike accident.

I'm just saying... if you want to stick your $500 jacket in the washing machine, by all means I'll not try to stop you... but my $500 jacket won't be going in any time soon.

[The CyberPoet]

I'd use a garden hose (or handheld shower hose) long before I ever used a washing machine of any type on motorcycle leathers -- you don't want the leather to soften with age.

On a side note, has anybody tried this stuff:

http://www.leatherworldtech.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=LMFC400

foaming leather cleaner.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[Jcates888]

Obenauf's LP or Lexol?

Anyone ever use Obenauf's Heavy Duty Leather Preservative? I'm thinking about getting it for my new Icon Accelerant leather jacket. It has amazing reviews on amazon:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SKCARK/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1B7M9EQGN CLQA"]Amazon.com: Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP 4oz - Preserves and Protects Leather - Made in the US: Automotive[/ame]

Manufacturer's claims: https://www.obenaufs.com/heavy-duty-lp-4oz

Or is lexol still the best thing for protecting my new jacket? I'll probably use it on all my other leathers (boots and gloves) too though. Obenauf's actually has better reviews than lexol on amazon!

[steves]

The MSDS sheets suggest it's beeswax.

I still like lexol

[Jcates888]

Okay, so which Lexol product? My jacket hasn't even arrived yet, so I shouldn't need to clean it; just condition it for protection and longevity. I don't want it any darker.

What about this 3-in-1 bottle from Lexol? I'm not sure a 3-in-1 bottle would be as good, but I like that it says "non-darkening"? [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-3--Non-Darkening-Leather-Care/dp/B00D8V5NB4/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1399938203&sr =1-14&keywords=lexol+leather+conditioner"]Amazon.com: Lexol (1315) 3-in-1 Non-Darkening Leather Care - 16.9 oz.: Automotive[/ame]

Or the neatsfoot non-darkening? [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Neatsfoot-Leather-Dressing-Liter/dp/B000637TF0/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1399938203&sr =1-10&keywords=lexol+leather+conditioner"]Amazon.com: Lexol NF Neatsfoot Leather Dressing: Automotive[/ame]