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Johnny Peppers · 08-04-2001, 09:20 PM

The use of dyes or shoe polish on a holster finally comes down to just a personal opinion and preference. A few dabs of dye or shoe polish will certainly not destroy the holster, but finally comes down to the appearance you are seeking. Some people find no problem in using cold blue to touch up worn areas, but in my opinion actually degrades the original finish that is left. It's just what you are happy with.

As to the white substance that continues to form on leather, I have several Model 1907 leather slings for the 1903 Springfield and M1 Rifle that were treated with Mink Oil some 25 years ago and the white substance still forms on them. The Pecards seems to retard the formation somewhat.

08-04-2001, 09:20 PM	#10
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I think this should be enshrined in the General Info section... The use of dyes or shoe polish on a holster finally comes down to just a personal opinion and preference. A few dabs of dye or shoe polish will certainly not destroy the holster, but finally comes down to the appearance you are seeking. Some people find no problem in using cold blue to touch up worn areas, but in my opinion actually degrades the original finish that is left. It's just what you are happy with. As to the white substance that continues to form on leather, I have several Model 1907 leather slings for the 1903 Springfield and M1 Rifle that were treated with Mink Oil some 25 years ago and the white substance still forms on them. The Pecards seems to retard the formation somewhat.