Hi! I have a question for all the rehabbers hereI have recently bought quite a few scooter bags, some newer that need very little or nothing done at all. And, a few others that I have washed with good results. I used the recommended Woolite wash and than therapy oil. I had also tried the apple leather conditioner and didn't have a positive result. I think maybe I didn't buff enough after the conditioner dried, it ended up looking cracked...fine lines all through out, this was my green scooter bag. I just kept working on her with the oil and the crackling eventually disappeared. My question is about the black color older bags, though the black scooter bag is beautiful, is there a product suggested to get that very dark black look back to the leather?
When I have fading or uneven coloration I use blackrock's leather n' rich and it darkens the leather a little and helps to even out the color. It does a good job covering scuffs, scratches, and worn areas.
It is not easy to work with because it is a thick vaseline-like substance. It took awhile before I became a fan of black rocks but I was too "heavy-handed " when I was working with it.
You need to apply it lightly, wipe off the excess, let the leather rest for a day, buff and repeat the process until you get the desired results.
If you post photos we may be able to offer more specific advice, good luck!
