Repro Artillery Holster/Stocks

alanint · 06-04-2014, 04:51 PM

The Packi leather on holsters is treated with an acid derivative that is meant to age or antique the appearance. It smells terrible.
Just as an FYI, Colombian leather bought from a reputable vendor is top notch.

Big Shrek · 07-24-2014, 12:49 AM

Used to use baseball glove oil to replace the smell of a cheap leather...
takes time to rub it in, but it helps

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06-04-2014, 04:51 PM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	The Packi leather on holsters is treated with an acid derivative that is meant to age or antique the appearance. It smells terrible. Just as an FYI, Colombian leather bought from a reputable vendor is top notch.

07-24-2014, 12:49 AM	#2
Big Shrek User Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 15 Thanks: 49 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Used to use baseball glove oil to replace the smell of a cheap leather... takes time to rub it in, but it helps