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Lugerlvr · 05-06-2003, 03:25 PM

Hi Guys,

Need your help on something. I store my holsters in airtight Zip-Loc Bags. I have noticed some little white spots on some of them. What is it, and what do I do?

Thanks,

TC

John Sabato · 05-06-2003, 03:43 PM

The airtight ziplock bags don't breathe Tim. That will cause mildew or mold... you can count this as a bad thing. Store your holsters in a cool climate controlled place or if you must seal them up, use a dessicant package. Store them with bubble wrap inside and also some folded inside the belt loops to keep them from going flat from the weight of the holster.

Re-read the Leather preservation article in the General Info Link.

John D. · 05-06-2003, 10:56 PM

Hi,

Actually - if the airtight bag had dessicant in it - wouldn't that prevent mold from growing? For us in humid or changing climates (NE would be one, as the weather goes from "hot"/"cold" - and lately seems to be pegged at "cold"

), I'm wondering how best to preserve the leather from molding as well??

Now - I'm not a leather guy - and only occassionly have a wierd holster - but I'd like to know as well.... (Yes - I read the Leather preservation link <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> )

Jerry? Others? Comments?? Thoughts??? I know once mold appears, Jerry has "baked" his holsters ("Hi Honey - what's for dinner? Smells good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ), but before the point of baking, any suggestions?

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Lugerlvr Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh! Oh! Hi Guys, Need your help on something. I store my holsters in airtight Zip-Loc Bags. I have noticed some little white spots on some of them. What is it, and what do I do? Thanks, TC

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The airtight ziplock bags don't breathe Tim. That will cause mildew or mold... you can count this as a bad thing. Store your holsters in a cool climate controlled place or if you must seal them up, use a dessicant package. Store them with bubble wrap inside and also some folded inside the belt loops to keep them from going flat from the weight of the holster. Re-read the Leather preservation article in the General Info Link. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-06-2003, 10:56 PM	#3
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Hi, Actually - if the airtight bag had dessicant in it - wouldn't that prevent mold from growing? For us in humid or changing climates (NE would be one, as the weather goes from "hot"/"cold" - and lately seems to be pegged at "cold" ), I'm wondering how best to preserve the leather from molding as well?? Now - I'm not a leather guy - and only occassionly have a wierd holster - but I'd like to know as well.... (Yes - I read the Leather preservation link <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ) Jerry? Others? Comments?? Thoughts??? I know once mold appears, Jerry has "baked" his holsters ("Hi Honey - what's for dinner? Smells good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ), but before the point of baking, any suggestions?