What a great item , the duck wax I applied only once and already it has made a pair of motorcycle boots waterproof they used make my feet wet now they are dry, thanks. If you’ve chosen an all-in-one cleaner, so long as you’ve wiped it all down with a clean towel you’ll be done and free to admire your immaculate leather interior. In this short but sweet guide, I’m going to share with you all the important things there is to know about leather waxes.

There has been no rain here since I applied it so the fields are quite dry at the moment but I put my feet under the hose in 1 pair and the water just ran off them! These days, when you think about your favorite leathercrafter on Instagram, it’s very likely that pictures of wallets with “mirror edges” come to mind. Apply some of the leather cleaner to a microfibre towel and begin removing the surface dirt from the leather. She won't be able to wear them for a few days yet until her blisters have properly healed but the leather is now so supple that I'll happily say she's nothing to worry about. Once the wax and other materials are melted, the mixture is cooled in a mold and becomes the solid wax that is commonly used.With some leather, this darker hue only lasts a few months, but if you apply conditioner regularly, eventually the colour change will be permanent. Hello, my name is Steve and I’m an author of the blog “Leather Toolkits“, sharing everything related to leather and leather care.

Modern leather is treated with a plastic clearcoat, an invisible layer of protection, but it still needs care. Keep footwear away from fires and radiators, drying too quickly can crack leather and cause bonded soles to peel.Before applying your leather wax on your leather item, make sure to clean off any form of dust or debris with a soft horse hairbrush in the case of shoes or bags, and a vacuum in the case of sofas, leather car seats, etc.

Sorry Martin for the late reply, I saw an article in the MCN and was determined to purchase some for the brand new Triumph leather jacket I've just purchased.The perfect option if you want the ultimate finish without paying quite so much, this kit from Autoglym will have your leather looking better than new. This gives them an attractive (in my opinion) slightly worn, slightly aged, look, with the 'lived in' patina that manufacturers try to achieve. Every possible care has been taken by Albion Saddlemakers to ensure consistency and quality of their products.

After this, wipe down with a clean microfibre cloth, you’ll be able to see the dirt and oil on the towel (there will be more than you think). I'm sure it'll be fine, and the boots have a smart semi-matt brown-beige finish, as their supposed to.Leather balms can also be a good option for introducing water resistance; however, many leather balms are made with some kind of wax anyhow, so it’s not exactly a strict alternative. Leather conditioners keep these expensive goods supple and can protect against water damage and mildew while imparting an attractive patina to the leather.