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Offline sleek

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Any tips on restoring old leather?
« on: December 23, 2025, 04:36:03 pm »
I have an old leather jacket that ive had for over 20 years. I pulled it out the box yesterday and the leather has gone brittle and dry. The collar has cracked and will need work. How do I go about getting it soft again?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Any tips on restoring old leather?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2025, 05:07:02 pm »
If you need to clean it saddle soap works well. For rejuvenation, neatsfoot oil for penetration and I use Montana Pitch Blend(mink oil, bees wax and pine pitch) on all the leather projects I make. 
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