This product was recommended for my In the waistband holster. Will it also clean the leather or is there a better leather cleaner I should use first?
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This product is meant to moisturize so I would use saddle soap or a liquid leather cleaner if the item is truly dirty. Personally, I use either Lexol leather cleaner or Carr Day and Martin leather conditioning soap. Just be careful that your stitching is dry before applying the Obenauf's or it may weaken.
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I would use Obenauf's leather cleaner first. Especially if the leather is really dirty. It cleans light dirt, but it is more a preservative not a cleaner
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Obenauf makes a leather cleaner too. It works great. I would use their silicone treatment too if your holster would be exposed to water or sweat.
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I don't believe that it is marketed as a cleaner -- only a conditioner and waterproofer. Having said that, if you first apply the conditioner with a cloth, it will clean away surface grime. I use the stuff on the leather scabbard for my offshore fishing pliers, and it works quite well in a saltwater environment.
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I haven't had occasion to clean ink stains from it, but as it's leather, I recommend first trying rubbing lightly with a cloth just damp with warm water. If that doesn't work, my next thought would be saddle soap, which is more effective on oil-based stains. (Some inks are water-based, and some are oil-based.)
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I didn't need anything for mine. Everybody and every company is going to have their ideal product to use alongside. I like mink oil for most of my leather items, but I haven't used anything on my holster. I will look into the Apple brand and see more about that product. Softeners certainly would not be advisable as it is a molded product and would probably disrupt the mold. Was meaning more on the areas where the gun is getting friction going in and out of the holster. I got mine in winter and was a lot of snow, probably got mine slightly damp which probably sped the process up somewhat, but still shouldn't soak as that might also disrupt the form. Is a great holster though, my favorite so far. I didn't need anything for mine. Everybody and every company is going to have their ideal product to use alongside. I like mink oil for most of my leather items, but I haven't used anything on my holster. I will look into the Apple brand and see more about that product. Softeners certainly would not be advisable as it is a molded product and would probably disrupt the mold. Was meaning more on the areas where the gun is getting friction going in and out of the holster. I got mine in winter and was a lot of snow, probably got mine slightly damp which probably sped the process up somewhat,... » Read More I didn't need anything for mine. Everybody and every company is going to have their ideal product to use alongside. I like mink oil for most of my leather items, but I haven't used anything on my holster. I will look into the Apple brand and see more about that product. Softeners certainly would not be advisable as it is a molded product and would probably disrupt the mold. Was meaning more on the areas where the gun is getting friction going in and out of the holster. I got mine in winter and was a lot of snow, probably got mine slightly damp which probably sped the process up somewhat, but still shouldn't soak as that might also disrupt the form. Is a great holster though, my favorite so far. « Show Less
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Hello, I use this product to clean antique furniture to remove old dust, any ugly patina, and it really leaves the piece clean, in plain wood, beautiful. However, because I use it to remove hard stuff, I use a very thin wire sponge with it. Of course it would remove fingerprints and grease. I use a clean paper towel to remove the excess oil. I like the product so much. Hope this helps.
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I haven't had the holster that long, but for a paddle holster, I like it better than any of the leathers. It holds the weapon (Kimber .45 Ultra Carry) close to the waist, and the holstering and unholstering is a breeze. I don't unholster that much, but I have not noticed any of the finish wearing; however, I think you would notice that on any holster if the weapon is used to any extent. I have other calibers in leather paddles and have noticed some breakdown in the finish on these.
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It cleans, lubercates, and protects. It worked really well on my Remington 870. I don't about pistols. You should read this, it should help you out-http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1319146
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I don't know. Sounds like the leather was untreated for awhile. This is basically a protectant and it does make the product shine and cleans it. Might want to ask a dealer if this restores leather to original color. Good luck
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I used it on colored leather sofa(cream) and it worked great. It isn't as strong of a cleaner as I would have liked, but it did not affect the color. If you use it on a nice leather handbag you may want to condition after. My wife had a "coach", leather cleaner + conditioner was reccomended
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Put some silicone spray or "armor-all" on a rag and wipe down the inside of the holster. Then wipe dry. The holster will be perfect.
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I have never tried to remove the blue denim dye from a purse. I know I had a bunch of blue jockey white briefs after mistakenly putting them in with a new denim skirt of my late wife's and I had I could never get all the dye out. I use the leather care/cleaner to dress by old leather coat like a german WW II wide belted jacket and my new leather jacket that is like a WW II pilots leather jacket. (I am a WW II combat veteran of Med Theatre)
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I have used Ko Cao Line Leather Dressing for years. It's made for equestrian equipment. Or, if you can't find that, use Mink Oil or Lexol. To clean the leather use Saddle Soap. Basically, keep your leather oiled and soft, and treating it regularly will give you a long life for your leather things. Any leather product "gains character with age". Like blue jeans, they look better as they wear. Just keep it oiled and use saddle soap and apply one of the above conditioners liberally afterward. Remember, saddle soap cleans, it does not condition. On my boots I use Bear Grease. That stuff is serious. But for your backpack, mink oil will do just fine.
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For a pistol I would use The Winchester Universal compact cleaning kit. It has everything in this portable kit to clean any size caliber for handguns. Also inexpensive.
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I would definitely try it! Use the Apple cleaner first and be sure to follow directions closely. I have had no problems with all of my leather articles.
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I would not use this on leather, I believe this would be too strong and could cause damage to the dye and surface. I have used a Magic Wand sponge with good success removing ink from leather along with general surface dirt and also Meguiars leather cleaner and conditioner on seats as well. Although I like the remover, I would be concern toward using it on this.
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Aye. Have cleaned Glocks with it for years. Zero issues. Use it in good health.
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I used a good leather softener on the exterior, and soaked the inside with gun oil, Put my gun inside a ziplock bag.. and holstered it for a few days in my sock drawer.. Brought some life back into the leather and made it fit alot better.. Then wiped away excess oil.. Cheers! Shane
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If the Soft Cleaner works well to get day to day dirt/dust and light stains/marks (Although it worked great to remove a pet urine stain off my Thomasville leather couch). The Strong cleaner will get the tougher stain off off like grease (again used on a leather car seat) For ink marks the Ink Removal kit does an excellent job removing ink. I used it on my leather car seats and it took it off completely! The leather conditioning cream is an excellent barrier and provides excellent protection. I highly recommend using the two together.