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Marvin · 08-03-2001, 07:30 AM

Rob,

If the holster is dry, an application of Pecards will do it some good, but PLEASE, don't over-do the dressing, you will ruin the holsters value and damage it in the long run.

My recommendation is to apply a light cleaning to the holster, apply a light coating of Pecards, let it dry accoding to instructions, and lightly buff. Leave the scratches and roughed up finish as it is probably part of it's history. Don't use shoe polish as the polish will eventually get a light milldew coating that will require buffing off periodically. many holsters have been ruined when shoe polish has been used over the entire holster.

Once the light coating of Pecards has been applied, put a 1/4" dia roll of acid free paper, or I use a small roll of bubble wrap in the belt loops. I also stuff the inside with bubble wrap. Keep the holter in a cool, dark place out of the sun, dust and dirt. This will keep the holster safe for many years.

If you want to use the holster occasionally it is fine, but if you are going to use it on a regualr basis, get a $40 repro and use it. Remember, don't use too much leather dressing as it will soften the leather and it is supposed to be hard, and not shiney! Others may have other ideas too. The origianl holsters are getting too valuable to ruin.

Marvin

08-03-2001, 07:30 AM	#3
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: holster restoration advise Rob, If the holster is dry, an application of Pecards will do it some good, but PLEASE, don't over-do the dressing, you will ruin the holsters value and damage it in the long run. My recommendation is to apply a light cleaning to the holster, apply a light coating of Pecards, let it dry accoding to instructions, and lightly buff. Leave the scratches and roughed up finish as it is probably part of it's history. Don't use shoe polish as the polish will eventually get a light milldew coating that will require buffing off periodically. many holsters have been ruined when shoe polish has been used over the entire holster. Once the light coating of Pecards has been applied, put a 1/4" dia roll of acid free paper, or I use a small roll of bubble wrap in the belt loops. I also stuff the inside with bubble wrap. Keep the holter in a cool, dark place out of the sun, dust and dirt. This will keep the holster safe for many years. If you want to use the holster occasionally it is fine, but if you are going to use it on a regualr basis, get a $40 repro and use it. Remember, don't use too much leather dressing as it will soften the leather and it is supposed to be hard, and not shiney! Others may have other ideas too. The origianl holsters are getting too valuable to ruin. Marvin