Re: IML: Leather Cleaners

[<pnkmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm still wondering what a "neat" is, one with the correct "foot" from which 
the oil is derived(?).


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Cc: "rex crews" <rexcrews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Leather Cleaners


> Hi All....I remember using Neatsfoot oil on my baseball glove back in, 
> well, lets say 'a long time ago'! Didn't know it would be OK to use it on 
> interior leather though; I thought it would run off and get oil on your 
> clothing. But if it works good then its probably the easiest (and 
> cheapest) thing to try!
> Thanks Rex!
> Dan melnik
>
> ---- rex crews <rexcrews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> =============
> Dear Group,
>
> I have been following the posts on leather products and wanted to add
> my two cents worth.  A problem that we face with most old leather on
> our Imperials is that the finish is painted on and is not dyed into the
> leather.  Therefore, any product that contains water or solvents may
> condition the leather but also may loosen the painted finish.  I have
> tried many things over the years and have been most satisfied with
> Neatsfoot Oil, which a natural product that seems to soak into the
> leather without deteriorating the applied finish.  The Kiwi brand of
> neatsfoot oil is usually available at hardware stores is less than five
> bucks a bottle.
>
> Happy Preserving,
>
> Rex Crews   '58 and '60 Crowns
>
>
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