Proper Leather Jacket Care
Saturday, 11. July 2009
If you have a fine leather jacket then it’s possible you may have gotten a couple of looks here and there because of the style. Sadly, over time, even a nice leather jacket can become unattractive if it isn’t sustained decently. Special leather care will maintain the investment of your quality leather jacket.
When you first bring your leather jacket home, you want to condition and waterproof it. After that, proper care will keep it looking fabulous for years. In fact, did you know that with proper care, leather out wears denim 20 to 1? I’ve heard stories where a good quality, well maintained leather jacket can last as long as 50 years!
Learn everything conceivable about your leather coat, buy the appropriate maintenance supplies and allow time for necessary cleaning. Suggested products are Fiebings 4 way care or Lexol. If you don’t want to maintain it yourself, then hire a professional to clean your leather jacket for you.
How can you amend your leather jacket’s sleeves when the edges are cracking, without causing the leather to turn frail or super soft? If you have any free edges, you can actually tack them up with a little dab of rubber cement which is sold at a lot of grocery or retail stores.
If the edges are not completely shot but are just beginning to look rough, one of the best choice is for you to apply a combination of mink oil and beeswax. Usually this mixture is sold as a paste, making it effortless to put on. While it facilitates to better those rough spots, it does soften, but not excessively. This combination will help uphold the leather and prevent stains as well.
One of the top products you can buy for your leather jacket is called Lexol. This brand is excellent for restoring worn leather, bringing it back to its natural state. Another professional cleaner/conditioner is called Fiebing’s All Purpose Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. It too helps restore leather that is worn while also helping to prevent water spots, stains, and even cracking.
Another great product that does it all, conditions, waterproofs, preserves, softens, and restores leather is called Snow-Proof. This product has no color or odor and is excellent on leather jackets as well as boots and shoes. Best of all, it will not leave a greasy feel.
Carnauba Cream will likewise reestablish and smoothen your leather coat. It helps to defy marks and fingerprints and does a spectacular job of restitution. One other product you should look into is called Leather Balm with Atom Wax. This particular product was developed specifically for leather preservation and restoration. It helps to expose a nice soft, natural finish, as well.
I advise exploring these products further before deciding on one. Type the product name into a search engine and read up on their various attributes. Prices and effects will vary depending upon the application. Proper upkeep and conditioning of your leather jacket will pay off dividends of enjoyment and years of wear.