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Old 04-17-2013 | 07:28 PM
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I'm sure there are better products out there, but I have some of this that came with the bike when I bought it. Thinking about trying it on the leather covered hard bags on my Road King Custom. Anybody use this stuff that could offer some tips on application/removal? Thanks
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 07:32 PM
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Underneath the words Leather Dressing its states "Apply, let penetrate, buff dry" so I would just follow those directions. Seems easy to me.
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 07:35 PM
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Yeah I know I just wondered if there was any certain type of cloth or anything that worked better than others.
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 07:43 PM
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I finished up a batch of that stuff not long ago. Works good and I just used an old torn up T-shirt.
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 07:50 PM
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I use the stuff on neglected Heritage bags. I'm the washer/detailer at a local dealer. Works good, but might want to wear some latex exam gloves (or nitrile). Cause as well as it will stain the leather.....it will stain you !
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Old 04-17-2013 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by skully1200
Yeah I know I just wondered if there was any certain type of cloth or anything that worked better than others.

Sorry Skully1200, I was just adding some levity. The above posts have a couple of good ideas. When I use similar products on leather I have found old t-shirts work great. I also use a horse hair brush to finish it off.
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 08:15 PM
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Nice stuff but does not last. Using same gloves jacket and such since whenever. Goes on well, buffs out easily but only lasts a short time and the original appearance is back (about 3 months)
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 08:15 PM
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Do it on a sunny hot day, leave in the sun for awhile to soak in, buff out.

Will look brand new.
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 08:20 PM
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I've used it and it worked pretty good for me.
 
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Old 04-17-2013 | 09:11 PM
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Cool. Thanks guys. Guess I will rip up a t-shirt and have at it when I get a little spare time. How long should I let it soak in before buffing out?
 



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