Holster preservatives in the Deep humid South?

Dick Herman · 07-03-2017, 02:20 AM

I use a two step process for leather belts and holsters that are new acquisitions. Many of my new stuff has been dirty with age, scuffed and dry. I use a product called "Leather Life" for the first step to clean and treat the leather. I believe that "Leather Life" is made in Louisiana and have bought it in local saddle and tack shops. The second step is to generously apply "Connollys" (sp?). Any excess can be easily wiped off. I believe "Connolys" contains lanolin.
At both steps I might apply two or more coats depending on the leather condition. Subsequent treatment may only require polishing with "Connollys."
Living in Houston it is important to maintain the AC for living and preserving all our treasures. Most of my holsters are on shelves in cardboard boxes enjoying the AC.

07-03-2017, 02:20 AM	#30
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 356 Times in 138 Posts	I use a two step process for leather belts and holsters that are new acquisitions. Many of my new stuff has been dirty with age, scuffed and dry. I use a product called "Leather Life" for the first step to clean and treat the leather. I believe that "Leather Life" is made in Louisiana and have bought it in local saddle and tack shops. The second step is to generously apply "Connollys" (sp?). Any excess can be easily wiped off. I believe "Connolys" contains lanolin. At both steps I might apply two or more coats depending on the leather condition. Subsequent treatment may only require polishing with "Connollys." Living in Houston it is important to maintain the AC for living and preserving all our treasures. Most of my holsters are on shelves in cardboard boxes enjoying the AC.