Grained Leather Care

[Wobble987]

Hi, so in my hindsight i used a cream based leather conditioner on a grained leather shoe. well... the cream leaves a white residue/artifacts on the grain indentation/grooves, how should i go about restoring it? (removing the white residue)

I also have the liquid/milky leather conditioner.... which is the one i should be using in the first place...

 

[Elliespurse]

Hi, I think you could try a very soft brush to clean out the grain. Something like this: http://www.shoetreemarketplace.com/KIWI_100_Horsehair_Shine_brush_p/577001.htm

 

[Wobble987]

that seems like a good idea...

though i was wondering; by repeated application of the liquid/milky conditioner; will the cream residue eventually goes away by itself?

 

[Wobble987]

hmmm... all the one i've got is a bit coarse and dirty...

might need to buy a new one... wonder if i should get a soft or a coarser one? coz if too soft, wonder if they will do the work?

will it scratch the leather i wonder? should i go really gentle or liberal when brushing it?

pardon me for the questions... thought i ask... better safe than sorry, right?

 

[Elliespurse]

I think a shoe shine brush for buffing would work, not the hard brush for cleaning dirt from shoes..

 

[twin-fun]

You can also try a couple of toothbrushes in varying degrees of softness. They will definitely not harm your leather and might be easier to use to remove the residue.

 

[Wobble987]

Hi, finally able to get a decent brush.
Bought a collonil horse hair shoe brush.
seems to get the job done after a good brush later.
now the grain is nice and shiny and more pronounced again.



i think there is still might be some leftover, but i can hardly see it (if any).

 

[Elliespurse]

^That's great!!

 

[Wobble987]

Thank your for the tips.