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Old 01-15-2010 | 02:53 PM
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Default Waterproofing leather

I just picked up some HD locking rigid leather saddlebags. They came with some leather conditioner -- but I was wondering about using a spray water-proofer instead, which seems like it would be less hassle in the long run. I've been in the habit of waterproofing shoes and boots with this stuff for years, and never had a problem.

Is there any reason I shouldn't use it on seats and saddlebags? If I do, can I forget about the conditioning paste?
 
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Old 01-15-2010 | 03:31 PM
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Mink oil.
 
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Old 01-15-2010 | 06:45 PM
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Mink oil.
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Old 01-15-2010 | 07:18 PM
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Vasaline works well to waterproof leather..and of course this fella can find a few other uses for it..
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 12:07 AM
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I have to agree with HDDyna2006 and kk6pg. Mink Oil is the best. I have used it in the past even with canvas you keep layering it on and it ends up looking like leather even. But yeah its very waterproof I love the stuff.
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by gseely

Wanna see them bags on your bike friend, I bet they look real goooood. I hadn't tried the mink oil stuff on there but the stuff that came with the bags looked like it ought to be pretty water proof.


I just picked up some HD locking rigid leather saddlebags. They came with some leather conditioner -- but I was wondering about using a spray water-proofer instead, which seems like it would be less hassle in the long run. I've been in the habit of waterproofing shoes and boots with this stuff for years, and never had a problem.

Is there any reason I shouldn't use it on seats and saddlebags? If I do, can I forget about the conditioning paste?
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 06:49 AM
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There's a product on the market called Sno-seal, that's somewhat along the lines of Mink oil, only I believe it's a somewhat better product. Rub either of these products into the leathers with your fingers or what have you and do it especially heavy around the seams. Then get a blowdrier from your OL or teenage daughter and "melt" the stuff into the leathers and let set and cool. Leather will absorb this stuff like a sponge. Been using it for years on my hunting and work boots. Can't remember the last time I had wet feet.
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cactusred

I want to rephrase my post, of the saddlebags

NOT pics of the fella waterproofing that rubber queen with vasoline, LOL...

I had posted from work and some of the video/pics don't show like that one, so I didn't even see that til I got home, was luaghing my tail off, haha.
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
There's a product on the market called Sno-seal, that's somewhat along the lines of Mink oil, only I believe it's a somewhat better product. Rub either of these products into the leathers with your fingers or what have you and do it especially heavy around the seams. Then get a blowdrier from your OL or teenage daughter and "melt" the stuff into the leathers and let set and cool. Leather will absorb this stuff like a sponge. Been using it for years on my hunting and work boots. Can't remember the last time I had wet feet.
Sno Seal is definitely superior to mink oil. Been using it for decades. The blowdryer step is simple and essential. The good thing about Sno Seal is that unlike mink oil it doesn't soften the leather.....
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 12:32 PM
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Sno Seal is great stuff on boots! I use the Harley conditioner on my leather bags. The Harley conditioner reminds me of some mink oil stuff I used to have and it might even have mink oil in it. Don't shoot me if I am wrong.
 
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