Leather Jacket Care/Cleaning products?

mrk · 30 Dec 2008 at 19:19

Hello!

For a while now I've been wanting a leather jacket like the one worn by Hugh Laurie in House and found that you can get a rpelica but imported from America at cost so this was not an option.

Today I found such a jacket in River island (very close match, very HQ and comfortable) and would like recommendations on products any of you use to keep your leathers in good condition?

Cheers!

SlyReaper · 30 Dec 2008 at 22:02

Basically, pay through the nose at a dry cleaners.

mrk · 30 Dec 2008 at 22:19

That can't be the only way surely :/

asim18 · 30 Dec 2008 at 22:34

My brother in law recommends petrol.

mrk · 30 Dec 2008 at 23:43

Thanks for the serious replies. I'll be sure to return the favour.

Seems like the GD has become PC Gamer UK forum over night, that's a serious an insult as it is for Arabs throwing shoes at someone.

meghatronic · 31 Dec 2008 at 00:16

When you take jacket to checkout, they'll offer you leather care products I'm sure. Lexol is okay. Best way to clean is always damp cloth and warm water (with a tiny, tiny, tiny bit of mild soap). Saddle soap works if you know someone that rides horses.

90% of the time, dry cleaners won't be able to clean it - so check the label!

RockLobster · 31 Dec 2008 at 00:26

I used to use the following for my motorbike leather jacket, awesome stuff: -

http://www.adventureshop.co.uk/acatalog/Nikwax_Leather_Cleaner.html
http://www.adventureshop.co.uk/acatalog/Nikwax_Leather_Restorer.html

Should be ok for run of the mill leather.