Leather prservative

schwob · 11-06-2001, 05:11 PM

Hi guys, can anyone shed some light for me. I have an Ideal holster/stock, which is made of leather and is quite old. What would be the very best leather preservative I could use to apply to the leather portions of this rig? Many thanx for your help.

Lonnie Zimmerman · 11-06-2001, 05:34 PM

Pecard Antique leather dressing. This is straight from their VP

Lonnie

11-06-2001, 05:52 PM

We'll see! I have heard good things about them, and I just happened to order some of the above today!

We will see how it works on a WW1 Artillery Holster, that I can tell has aged in the last 15 years!

Ed

John Sabato · 11-06-2001, 09:18 PM

Written by our own Marvin Cook...

-regards,

John Sabato

Marvin · 11-07-2001, 06:53 AM

Schwob,

If you use Pecards, Lexol, or other preservative, just follow the directions and don't use too much! Both products are good using too much will over soften the leather.

marvin

tom · 11-07-2001, 09:37 AM

Whatever goop you use on the leather, after it is dry and you have buffed it, apply a very light coat of Rennaisance Wax, it really protects well and enhances the beauty.

Marvin · 11-07-2001, 12:03 PM

Tom,

I have never used the Rennaisance Wax, is this a Canauba type wax?

Marvin

tom · 11-07-2001, 01:28 PM

Hi Marvin,

Its a microcrystaline wax, used by a large number of museums. I don't remember any more about its composition than that. When I get home tonight, unless I have a "senior moment", I will check the label and see waht it says.

Its GREAT stuff; I use it on exterior metal surfaces of my Lugers and it has significantly increased intervals between cleaning and has virtually eliminated suface oxidation.

Tom

Hugh · 11-07-2001, 02:20 PM

According to the label it is a "micro-crystalline wax polish". "Refined waxes blended to a fromula used by the British Museum and restoration specialists internationally to revive and protect valuable furniture, leather, paintings, metals, marble, ivory, etc. Freshens colors, imparts soft sheen."

I use it on guns, knives, wood, and leather.

11-07-2001, 08:47 PM

Can anyone suggest where to get Rennaisance Wax? It sounds like just what I need.

Thanks,

Rod

Hugh · 11-07-2001, 09:56 PM

Renaissance Wax

Developed for use on the British Museum's priceless antiques, this special blend of micro-crystalline waxes will not stain or discolor with aging. It is acid neutral, water and alcohol resistant. Preferred by museums worldwide for protecting furniture, leather, marble, paintings and metal. 220 ml, 7.75 oz.

Order from http://www.woodcraft.com/ do a online catalog search for wax it is $19.50 for 1/2 pint 224 mL + S/H

Marvin · 11-08-2001, 07:29 AM

Tom & Hugh,

Thanks for the information on the Renaissance Wax! I may need to get some of this, but I can't let my wife know it is for wood also or she will have me polishing the furniture with it, ha, ha, ha.

Seriously, I have heard about it, but never thought about using it on leather.

Marvin

11-06-2001, 05:11 PM	#1
schwob RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coast of Maine Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leather prservative Hi guys, can anyone shed some light for me. I have an Ideal holster/stock, which is made of leather and is quite old. What would be the very best leather preservative I could use to apply to the leather portions of this rig? Many thanx for your help.

11-06-2001, 05:34 PM	#2
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Leather prservative Pecard Antique leather dressing. This is straight from their VP Lonnie

11-06-2001, 05:52 PM	#3
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leather prservative We'll see! I have heard good things about them, and I just happened to order some of the above today! We will see how it works on a WW1 Artillery Holster, that I can tell has aged in the last 15 years! Ed

11-06-2001, 09:18 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The best article on leather preservation See the General Info Link Written by our own Marvin Cook... -regards, John Sabato

11-07-2001, 06:53 AM	#5
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Leather prservative Schwob, If you use Pecards, Lexol, or other preservative, just follow the directions and don't use too much! Both products are good using too much will over soften the leather. marvin

11-07-2001, 09:37 AM	#6
tom User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Leather prservative Whatever goop you use on the leather, after it is dry and you have buffed it, apply a very light coat of Rennaisance Wax, it really protects well and enhances the beauty.

11-07-2001, 12:03 PM	#7
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Leather prservative Tom, I have never used the Rennaisance Wax, is this a Canauba type wax? Marvin

11-07-2001, 01:28 PM	#8
tom User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Leather prservative Hi Marvin, Its a microcrystaline wax, used by a large number of museums. I don't remember any more about its composition than that. When I get home tonight, unless I have a "senior moment", I will check the label and see waht it says. Its GREAT stuff; I use it on exterior metal surfaces of my Lugers and it has significantly increased intervals between cleaning and has virtually eliminated suface oxidation. Tom

11-07-2001, 02:20 PM	#9
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Renaissance Wax According to the label it is a "micro-crystalline wax polish". "Refined waxes blended to a fromula used by the British Museum and restoration specialists internationally to revive and protect valuable furniture, leather, paintings, metals, marble, ivory, etc. Freshens colors, imparts soft sheen." I use it on guns, knives, wood, and leather.

11-07-2001, 08:47 PM	#10
REB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leather prservative Can anyone suggest where to get Rennaisance Wax? It sounds like just what I need. Thanks, Rod

11-07-2001, 09:56 PM	#11
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Renaissance Wax Renaissance Wax Developed for use on the British Museum's priceless antiques, this special blend of micro-crystalline waxes will not stain or discolor with aging. It is acid neutral, water and alcohol resistant. Preferred by museums worldwide for protecting furniture, leather, marble, paintings and metal. 220 ml, 7.75 oz. Order from http://www.woodcraft.com/ do a online catalog search for wax it is $19.50 for 1/2 pint 224 mL + S/H

11-08-2001, 07:29 AM	#12
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Renaissance Wax -Thanks Tom & Hugh, Thanks for the information on the Renaissance Wax! I may need to get some of this, but I can't let my wife know it is for wood also or she will have me polishing the furniture with it, ha, ha, ha. Seriously, I have heard about it, but never thought about using it on leather. Marvin