carl1944 Posted August 23, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2007 Hi all, I recently purchased a pair of Buckle Boots. And as so often, the leather top with the buckles has begun to crack. How can I prevent the boots from deteriorating even more?? Any ideas, tips and/or tricks are very welcome at this point. Thanks Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted August 23, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2007 I think the most popular is PECARD'S LEATHER DRESSING. There is one of these made just for antique leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted August 23, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2007 I found two other threads in this section, that cover leather preservation, and bumped them to the top. You might also try doing a search on: Pecards Leather preservation That should find additional info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1944 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2007 Thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtbrown Posted August 25, 2007 Share #5 Posted August 25, 2007 FWIW, per Sweeting, the Smithsonian uses Picards on their leather goods. They are also big supporters of Lexol. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted August 25, 2007 Share #6 Posted August 25, 2007 I like Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing. Here is some good info. http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/leather_care.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutkowski Posted September 17, 2007 Share #7 Posted September 17, 2007 Thats great info ,would these products help with leather that is not so pliable due to age ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted September 18, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 18, 2007 I use a product called "Bick 4," made by a company called "Bickmore." They have a cleaner called Bick 1. Despite the unimaginative names, they make good leather potions. I've had leather that is like cardboard, and after liberal applications of the Bick 4, it returns to decent condition. Its not going to be like new, but it is a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTGSANCHEZ Posted September 22, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2007 BLACKROCK BLACKROCK BLACKROCK I'd swear by that stuff. Superb stuff. I first used it when I collected civil war militaria back in the day. I still have some I use on my WWI and WWII era leather. Check with some civil war dealers. I got mine from the Union Drummer Boy, Gettysburg, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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