My black calfskin leather handbag is turning gray dry and cracked .... will this revive it and bring it back to a black color? Thanks!
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It should take care of the dryness problem and perhaps the gray color if it is due to a accumulation of soil which the Meltonian will clean away. It will not do much for the existing cracking of the leather but can prevent further damage.
1137617
I don't think it will bring back gray to black. It is a cleaner and conditioner, not a colored polish.
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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
1640593
My strap had a sweat smell so I hand washed it today with warm water and woolite. After is dried, it still smells. I am going to try the 75/25 water/white vinegar solution tomorrow. I hope is works.
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I have only used this product on darker colored leather, and so cannot answer your question. Would advise calling company
1723722
Saddle soap followed by something like neatsfoot oil with help keep the leather pliable and cracking less but nothing will heal them. For cleaning, like to bring back their original color, I've never had much luck.
879146
It will temporarily darken some areas of the leather. I had some medium brown boots and it darkened some areas that were more worn. I actually liked the effect as it made the leather look richer and less ashy.
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Jeff:I have used on both my cars, black leather and the other gray leather..and once it dries it keeps the natural look of your leather. This is mainly a protectant for the leather. The shininess in my experience goes away once it dries.
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I have a pair from 2011 that said Machine Wash and Dry on the packaging, but now their web site says Hand Wash and Air Dry. I contacted Harbinger, and they said they switched over to new leather around 2011 that should be hand washed. I have successfully machine washed and dried my older ones, but did find that the black dye will rub off on other clothes.
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Hard to tell what you mean with naked or unfinished leather. If you refer to leather that don't have any coating, such as glaze or patent, then I would say that it will absorb leather care products, whether this one or another brand, pretty well. At first application, the leather will probably turn darker, but once dried, it probably would return to its original color. But to be safe, I think the best way to test the color is to try it out on a hidden area, just as stated on the bottle.
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It hasnt darkend my leather. I would think that as long as the leather has a smooth finish it will do good. It will darken something like suede or unfinished leather.
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I've never had an issue with the black rubbing off, but that is just my experience. I love this bag and have been using it for over two years. It's WONDERFUL :-) Not to mention, it smells GREAT.
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I saw no possibility of that happening with my case. I had wet hands touching it and was afraid it would ruin it but it never did. Very fine leather. Once a wet wipe laid against it for hours and I had a very big wet spot on it. I was really afraid it would be stained for good. I let it dry and no evidence of it getting wet at all! It look as it did when I first received it. Very good quality leather. I love it. Hope this helps u.
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No, when it is first applied the leather will darken, but will return to the original color after 24 hours once it dries completely
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I agree with Capt. Kevin. I have never had it "ruin" anything so if it were my Coach bag, I would not hesitate to try it, but just to be safe... do as the good Capt. suggests and try an inconspicuous area first. Is the bag a suede type of leather -- open pored? If so, I would *not* try it as any liquid will only absorb further into that type of leather. Get a cleaner specifically for suede leather. But if it is a smooth leather, I would definitely use Meguiars.
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I used number #1and highly recommend using it as it is a waterproofer. My kattee bag soaked it right up I waited a couple of weeks and treated it again. It will darken the leather but thought it just added to the appearance of the bag. The number 2 and 3 are used to maintain your leather goods. It just keeps it from drying out. The number 1 will leave a slightly waxy residue so you want to buff your bag well, I recommend a good micro fiber cloth. This is a 3 step system, even though they sell other numbers getting that first one on is the most important. Hope this helps.
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Christalina, This is a very good product. I have used it for many years for leather Horse equipment, i.e. Saddles, Bridles, etc. It will eventually make the leather cord more supple, but not overnight. It kind of enhances the normal quality of leather. I think you would have to apply it per instructions, wipe it off, work the leather - - like flexing and pulling gently - - and see how the leather reacts. Repeat this whole procedure, after a while and it should improve quite a bit. Also try contacting the manufacturer for more info.
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Hi Greg:I used this product on two of my sweetie's leather purses; one white and one dark brown. I did not notice any discoloration on the two purses. If these Docker's are the light color of boat shoes, you might try applying a small amount on a portion of the tongue of one shoe and see how it performs.Good luck and I hope this helps you. It is a superb product.
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the colors of dye are not liquid they are more like a paste. Unless the surface of the leather is actually split or peeling you may want to try something else.