Treatment of old leather

celtan · 27th January 2010, 05:56 PM

You first debride the surface gently with Windex, let dry, then dye as needed, let dry, then apply Peccard's

Some have advised using linseed oil.

If its fishskin, use olive oil.

M

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

I know this has probably been asked a million times before, but a general search of the archives didn't find an exact answer for me. I was just wondering what others do to keep their leather grips in good form. I have heard mink oil works good, likewise leather boot polish or even auto seat polish. Frankly, most naval weapons I collect don't have leather, but now that I have one, I'm interested in other's opinions. (I always feel so selfish when I ask questions like this-

, but hopefully others may benefit as well).

M ELEY · 28th January 2010, 01:29 AM

Thanks, gents. I'll definitely try several products on some old leather boots of mine to see the results. Thanks again...

junker · 1st February 2010, 09:09 PM

Hi,
I heard of balistol as good choise too.
But i also heard it had a sort of coroding efect on brass.
So you might be careful when there is a sort of wired grip
best regards
Dirk

P.S. Balistol could also help your stomach (I just heard this also, never tried myself) ;-))

fernando · 1st February 2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by junker

... P.S. Balistol could also help your stomach (I just heard this also, never tried myself) ;-))

I have just reveived a spray can; i swear i won't swallow it

.
Fernando

stephen wood · 1st February 2010, 11:11 PM

...I am wondering how to clean the dust and dirt from this targe before I apply the Pecard Leather Dressing - if I put the Pecard on straight away won't I just be rubbing the dirt in...

Any suggestions?

M ELEY · 2nd February 2010, 05:42 AM

Wow, Stephen, that's an amazing and rare piece! I'll fold to the other experts in leather cleaning on this one. Just wanted to compliment your shield. I'm NOT an expert on Scot armor, but are you sure this is a targe? It resembles some of the rhino hide African (Sudanese) shields I've seen-

stephen wood · 2nd February 2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M ELEY

Wow, Stephen, that's an amazing and rare piece! I'll fold to the other experts in leather cleaning on this one. Just wanted to compliment your shield. I'm NOT an expert on Scot armor, but are you sure this is a targe? It resembles some of the rhino hide African (Sudanese) shields I've seen-

...actually it is a Somali shield - a Gaashaan - but I call it a targe because it's the most accurate English word to describe it. There is even one in Braveheart...

celtan · 2nd February 2010, 04:40 PM

Exactly so,

Use Windex, an electric pulse-toothbrush with a light touch, let dry, then Peccard's

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen wood

...I am wondering how to clean the dust and dirt from this targe before I apply the Pecard Leather Dressing - if I put the Pecard on straight away won't I just be rubbing the dirt in...

Any suggestions?

1st February 2010, 09:09 PM	#3
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	balistol Hi, I heard of balistol as good choise too. But i also heard it had a sort of coroding efect on brass. So you might be careful when there is a sort of wired grip best regards Dirk P.S. Balistol could also help your stomach (I just heard this also, never tried myself) ;-))

1st February 2010, 11:11 PM	#5
stephen wood Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 227	...I am wondering how to clean the dust and dirt from this targe before I apply the Pecard Leather Dressing - if I put the Pecard on straight away won't I just be rubbing the dirt in... Any suggestions? Attached Images

28th January 2010, 01:29 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Thanks, gents. I'll definitely try several products on some old leather boots of mine to see the results. Thanks again...

2nd February 2010, 05:42 AM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Wow, Stephen, that's an amazing and rare piece! I'll fold to the other experts in leather cleaning on this one. Just wanted to compliment your shield. I'm NOT an expert on Scot armor, but are you sure this is a targe? It resembles some of the rhino hide African (Sudanese) shields I've seen-