Re: Leather preservation
Johnny,
YES, this is the only time I would use the Lexol is on the original finish. Again, you are correct in my opinion that it does NOT work well on a scuffed or worn finish. I have read good and bad opinions on all the leather conditioners. I wish there was a definitive answer to what we do.
My holsters are lightly wiped to remove any dust dirt, etc. and then a VERY light coat of Lexol is put on, let fry for about 1-2 hours, and then LIGHTLY buff with a soft, clean cloth. Then, before storage, I put bubble wrap inside the holster and a 1/4" dia roll of bubble wrap inside the belt loops. Then the holster is stored inside a shipping box and stacked in my humidy controled vault. I never store a weapon in the holster. In the 8-9 years, all my holsters are still in perfect condition with no signs of deterioration. I have heard some folks say to re-apply a conditioner on a yearly basis, but I have never done this and mine are fine. The other school of thought is to do nothing to the leather. I don't know if this is right or not, but since the leather was once a living tissue, I feel that some type moisture replacement like the Lexol or Pecards will help preserve the leather. But, the holster still must be controlled from the elements like high humidity and the worst enemy is the sun.
Marvin
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