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Unread 11-06-2001, 06:11 PM   #1
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Default Leather prservative

Hi guys, can anyone shed some light for me. I have an Ideal holster/stock, which is made of leather and is quite old. What would be the very best leather preservative I could use to apply to the leather portions of this rig? Many thanx for your help.



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Unread 11-06-2001, 06:34 PM   #2
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Pecard Antique leather dressing. This is straight from their VP


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Unread 11-06-2001, 06:52 PM   #3
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We'll see! I have heard good things about them, and I just happened to order some of the above today!


We will see how it works on a WW1 Artillery Holster, that I can tell has aged in the last 15 years!


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Unread 11-06-2001, 10:18 PM   #4
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Default The best article on leather preservation See the General Info Link

Written by our own Marvin Cook...


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Unread 11-07-2001, 07:53 AM   #5
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Schwob,


If you use Pecards, Lexol, or other preservative, just follow the directions and don't use too much! Both products are good using too much will over soften the leather.


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Whatever goop you use on the leather, after it is dry and you have buffed it, apply a very light coat of Rennaisance Wax, it really protects well and enhances the beauty.



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Unread 11-07-2001, 01:03 PM   #7
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Tom,


I have never used the Rennaisance Wax, is this a Canauba type wax?


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Unread 11-07-2001, 02:28 PM   #8
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Hi Marvin,


Its a microcrystaline wax, used by a large number of museums. I don't remember any more about its composition than that. When I get home tonight, unless I have a "senior moment", I will check the label and see waht it says.


Its GREAT stuff; I use it on exterior metal surfaces of my Lugers and it has significantly increased intervals between cleaning and has virtually eliminated suface oxidation.


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Default Renaissance Wax

According to the label it is a "micro-crystalline wax polish". "Refined waxes blended to a fromula used by the British Museum and restoration specialists internationally to revive and protect valuable furniture, leather, paintings, metals, marble, ivory, etc. Freshens colors, imparts soft sheen."


I use it on guns, knives, wood, and leather.



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Can anyone suggest where to get Rennaisance Wax? It sounds like just what I need.


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Renaissance Wax

Developed for use on the British Museum's priceless antiques, this special blend of micro-crystalline waxes will not stain or discolor with aging. It is acid neutral, water and alcohol resistant. Preferred by museums worldwide for protecting furniture, leather, marble, paintings and metal. 220 ml, 7.75 oz.


Order from http://www.woodcraft.com/ do a online catalog search for wax it is $19.50 for 1/2 pint 224 mL + S/H





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Unread 11-08-2001, 08:29 AM   #12
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Tom & Hugh,


Thanks for the information on the Renaissance Wax! I may need to get some of this, but I can't let my wife know it is for wood also or she will have me polishing the furniture with it, ha, ha, ha.


Seriously, I have heard about it, but never thought about using it on leather.


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