Leather Care for Heritage Bags
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Why Chilhowee Buffalo Butter?
Chilhowee Buffalo Butter is a combination of the finest leather oils and shea butter - an incredible moisturizer harvested from the nut of the Karite tree and imported from Africa - formulated to deeply penetrate the leather and replenish the lost fat liquors. Shea Butter is an expensive, all natural, effective moisturizer and healing balm used for centuries in the harsh, arid regions of Africa. The dynamic effect of combining shea butter with the finest leather oils is unsurpassed in a leather conditioner - and not available in any other product.
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I believe the Harley paste that comes with it is mink oil and seems to be good quality. I have used the same container that came with it for a couple of years now, you don't need to use very much of it. If you get scuffs put a little black Kiwi shoe polish and buff it off. For deep scratches (past the black) use a little Kiwi leather dye then polish then buff. You'll never know it was scratched.
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I use the HD conditioner for a normal washing application, but once a year (spring time ) I use Doc Baileys on all my leather for the bikes. Brings back the color, waterproofs, and protects. Works very well..
Most people overdo the leather. you have to allow leather to breath or it will dryout and crack. Keeping a good moisturizer on it helps alot, but you don't need it every day or week. HD's Conditioner (black bottle, NOT the Paste) is a good alternative and is very easy to work with, rub it in, wipe it off..does not make the seat slippery, but does do what its supposed to do.
Caution when using Doc Baileys, wear your riding gloves...keeps it off your hands, and applies it to your gloves at the same time.. And make sure you allow it to dry fully before buffing out. If you don't, you will get black on everything that touches the bags...
Most people overdo the leather. you have to allow leather to breath or it will dryout and crack. Keeping a good moisturizer on it helps alot, but you don't need it every day or week. HD's Conditioner (black bottle, NOT the Paste) is a good alternative and is very easy to work with, rub it in, wipe it off..does not make the seat slippery, but does do what its supposed to do.
Caution when using Doc Baileys, wear your riding gloves...keeps it off your hands, and applies it to your gloves at the same time.. And make sure you allow it to dry fully before buffing out. If you don't, you will get black on everything that touches the bags...
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