Will this product leave your leather ( I am going to use it on a leather handle) sticky feeling? How does it compare to mink oil? Thank you!
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I never used mink oil. I used Leathernu on large club chairs and there is no residue, just great results. The leather had dried some but now it is supple.
289904
It will not leave your leather sticky, but we do recommend you test it first on a small inconspicuous area before treating the entire piece.
505075
Although I'm sure you could use this product, there are plenty of really good leather treatment products. I've cared for riding tack for many years and have used several things made for that purpose. The leather lasts for generations is cared for properly. I would not use this product over things made specifically for leather care. It is mostly solid at room temperature and a bit sticky when warmed.
308296
Saddle soap is the old standby but the Meltonian is easier to use while producing about the same effect. Mink Oil would darken the color of the leather and would not take a good shine when polish is applied.
453282
I've used it on carpets, tile & rubber mats & never had any trouble with it but don't know about leather. It is an enzyme base solution so don't imagine it would hurt leather. Try it on a small spot that won't show first & see.
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I have used Ko Cao Line Leather Dressing for years. It's made for equestrian equipment. Or, if you can't find that, use Mink Oil or Lexol. To clean the leather use Saddle Soap. Basically, keep your leather oiled and soft, and treating it regularly will give you a long life for your leather things. Any leather product "gains character with age". Like blue jeans, they look better as they wear. Just keep it oiled and use saddle soap and apply one of the above conditioners liberally afterward. Remember, saddle soap cleans, it does not condition. On my boots I use Bear Grease. That stuff is serious. But for your backpack, mink oil will do just fine.
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Garth~ The Minwax Finishing Wax is great! Goes on smoothly and has almost No scent at all. I too have used Briwax and I'm trying to use it up (outside) on my refinishing pieces because I don't like the oder either. I recommend that you purchase Minwax. I think you will like it and I also liked the price (1/2 of what Briwax costs!)
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I have not used saddle soap, however this has worked well for me especially on exotic skin boots such as python, stingray...anything with a crevice in the pattern. On my regular leather or distressed leather this also works well but have also had success with mink oil (the kind without silicone) and Bear fat. Hope this helps.
1877076
I would definitely try it! Use the Apple cleaner first and be sure to follow directions closely. I have had no problems with all of my leather articles.
817862
I've never tried it on my leather furniture because I have a special oil just for that. I do spray it around my leather furniture and it doesn't bother it.
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This stuff is great. My riding instructor had plenty of it as she used to make us students clean all the tack for the horses pretty regularly. This stuff lasts quite awhile, especially since we mixed it with water and diluted it down before going at the saddles. Unless you're literally cleaning one pair of boots once a year for a solid twenty, I don't think you should have anything to worry about. Lexol is top notch when it comes to leather and, given the abuse horse people put the bottles and the formula to, it is definitely made to last. Give it a good shake before you get started and go at it! This stuff is great. My riding instructor had plenty of it as she used to make us students clean all the tack for the horses pretty regularly. This stuff lasts quite awhile, especially since we mixed it with water and diluted it down before going at the saddles. Unless you're literally cleaning one pair of boots once a year for a solid twenty, I don't think you should have anything to worry about. Lexol is top notch when it comes to leather and, given the abuse horse people put the bottles and the formula to, it is definitely made to last. Give it a good shake before you get started and go... » Read More This stuff is great. My riding instructor had plenty of it as she used to make us students clean all the tack for the horses pretty regularly. This stuff lasts quite awhile, especially since we mixed it with water and diluted it down before going at the saddles. Unless you're literally cleaning one pair of boots once a year for a solid twenty, I don't think you should have anything to worry about. Lexol is top notch when it comes to leather and, given the abuse horse people put the bottles and the formula to, it is definitely made to last. Give it a good shake before you get started and go at it! « Show Less
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I used it on my leather couch and it worked great....I first wiped lightly with very slightly damp cloth. Then sprayed liberally and wiped down the leather paying attention to any stubborn spots....once done and dry I buffed with a really soft old baby diaper cloth. It has stayed clean and shiny for months now. Hope this helps!
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I use mink oil michael , you might use saddle soap also. I use mink oil on all my leather it completely water proofs and softens any leather . Walmart has it for 5 dollars or the tractor supply store carries it also .
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Honestly Derek, I truly don't know. I have never even thought of using it on leather, but personally, I would be fearful of trying it on any good leather.
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I have used the product on leather that was very light but not actually white; it worked great. The real key is that it was a SMOOTH finish, as opposed to a leather that had any nap or "tooth". The more of the Leather Milk is absorbed into the leather, the more likely any discoloration of very light leather, in my opinion. I would advise trying it on a small area as a test first.
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>Is it still tacky?Yes, it can remain tacky for quite some time. It'll set and harden after a few minutes, but it's still sticky. You'll feel it on your fingers if you go back and re-adjust your 'stache. When it dries it goes from "cream/waxy" to "dry, but sticky".>Will it hold 5" well?I met a guy with handlebars to his ears (when uncurled) and he uses Clubman. I've found the longer, the better. Short hair fights harder against wax than long hair, in my experience. I tend to get droopy "fangs" if the middle isn't long enough, but the curls hold strong all day and even through boxing class. (Not a joke. It really does.)Extremely massive handlebars might require glue-sticks or hairspray. >Is it still tacky?Yes, it can remain tacky for quite some time. It'll set and harden after a few minutes, but it's still sticky. You'll feel it on your fingers if you go back and re-adjust your 'stache. When it dries it goes from "cream/waxy" to "dry, but sticky".>Will it hold 5" well?I met a guy with handlebars to his ears (when uncurled) and he uses Clubman. I've found the longer, the better. Short hair fights harder against wax than long hair, in my experience. I tend to get droopy "fangs" if the middle isn't long enough,... » Read More >Is it still tacky?Yes, it can remain tacky for quite some time. It'll set and harden after a few minutes, but it's still sticky. You'll feel it on your fingers if you go back and re-adjust your 'stache. When it dries it goes from "cream/waxy" to "dry, but sticky".>Will it hold 5" well?I met a guy with handlebars to his ears (when uncurled) and he uses Clubman. I've found the longer, the better. Short hair fights harder against wax than long hair, in my experience. I tend to get droopy "fangs" if the middle isn't long enough, but the curls hold strong all day and even through boxing class. (Not a joke. It really does.)Extremely massive handlebars might require glue-sticks or hairspray. « Show Less
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No it will not "stick" to anything. (at least in my experience) It has a plastic like feel to it. It increases the roughness of the texture but it wont "stick" to anything. Not leather, not cloth, not even valcro.
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I haven't tried it lol. But considering it's not a true essential oil it can leave a sticky residue.