Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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I don't have a Dremel. I use Flitz with fine steel wool, then buff with a dry cloth. If the brass can be removed, I soak it in vinegar. Sometimes that is enough.
If a magnet adheres to the metal, it is plated. Magnets don’t adhere to solid brass.
Has anyone used (or even heard of) Ardex leather Perfect? https://www.amazon.com/Ardex-Leathe...s=Ardex+Leather+Perfect&qid=1583859787&sr=8-1
My dad works for an automotive supply company and asked if I could use some. It looks like a cleaner and conditioner all in one, but I can't find much about it aside from a few mentions on a car detailing forum. Do you think I should give it a try? Are cleaner/conditioner two in ones something useful in general, or would you say it's better to dunk or clean some other way then condition after? Any input is appreciated!
Edit: or also, are there particular ingredients I should keep an eye out for that are good or that should stay away from? That would help a lot!
My dad works for an automotive supply company and asked if I could use some. It looks like a cleaner and conditioner all in one, but I can't find much about it aside from a few mentions on a car detailing forum. Do you think I should give it a try? Are cleaner/conditioner two in ones something useful in general, or would you say it's better to dunk or clean some other way then condition after? Any input is appreciated!
Edit: or also, are there particular ingredients I should keep an eye out for that are good or that should stay away from? That would help a lot!
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I use Leather CPR which is both a cleaner and conditioner. If a bag looks or feels even lightly soiled, stained, or misshapen, I dunk and apply Leather CPR afterwards. If I don't feel I need to dunk, I use Leather CPR to lightly clean and condition.
From what I've read, I would try to avoid petroleum distillates (https://stridewise.com/leather-conditioner-petroleum/) but it can be hard to find out all the ingredients of leather care products (trade secrets). I look for ones that emphasize natural ingredients such as beeswax, plant oils and waxes, no harsh chemicals, etc.
I would want to try it, but I wouldn't expect it to replace dunking. Most conditioners claim to clean too.
ETA: an ingredient to avoid would be silicone.
Received this colorbock 70th anniversary Willis today, the lining need to be cleanined, also bag need to be reshaped. I believe it is patent leather. I am afraid of dunking it. Anyone dunked similiar bags before with good result? One of our 2 cats is sleeping beside me right now, his favourite sleeping position is quite unusual.
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Cute Kitty! I think it is polished leather but not patent leather and I would dunk it to clean and reshape, but I have never worked on the 70th anniversary bags before.
Thank you very much Katev. I probably will give it a try and dunk the bag this weekend.
This bag is made from delicate calf leather. I had it in the yellow color back when it debuted. I would research calf leather care first as a precaution. It's thinner than glove tanned.
Thank you both for your replies. I'll definitely keep those things in mind. It looks like there are a few products that might be okay to try then.