What leather work boot conditioner or protector is best?
Q. I have 2 pairs of Timberland Pro bit boss in gaucho oiled full grain leather. I am looking to protect them the best i can. By keeping the leather conditioned as well as help provide some water resistance. I have found Mink oil, Bees wax, and Timberland's Boot sauce. What type of product do you feel is the best for keeping the boots in pristine condition? Thank you!
Asked by JonBert - Fri Dec 11 23:39:14 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Obenauf's! Not sure how you say it but we get it in a gallon at work. It is fantastic. Guys will have the same boots on for 4 years and except the leather being warn off the steel toes they look absolutly fantastic. I use them on my hunting boots as well. I wear redwings which tend to be water tight anyhow but they say it is the stuff! Link below to Obenauf's
Answered by Gunzndawgz - Fri Dec 11 23:48:30 2009

How do you know if leather is created properly according to animal cruilty laws?
Q. I have no money to go buy a pleather skirt, so my mom passed down her leather skirt to me. I don't wear real leather or fur and can't bring myself to wear leather without reasearching it further. Ps. Not all leather is made from dead stock, some branches, such as a recent indian leather branch, skin the animals alive.
Asked by - Mon Nov 1 13:48:02 2010 - Zoology - 4 Answers - Comments

A. There's really no way to tell. The species of animal it was collected from can offer some clues. Tortoiseshell is now entirely plastic. The real material was collected from hawk billed sea turtles. Boiling water was poured over the shell, the skin blistered and the scales were torn off. The turtle was then thrown back overboard and supposedly grew another set of scales. Beaver was often caught in an underwater snare. The beaver drowned when it could no longer get to the surface of the water to breathe. Muskrats were also trapped this way. Mink and fox are now ranched and most likely humanely killed. Few people wear the fur of actual big cats like snow leopards because these are endangered species, and possessing the pelt is probably… [cont.]
Answered by Roger S - Mon Nov 1 14:12:37 2010

How do you stretch leather on a leather headrest?
Q. I have a convertible and the leather wrapping on the rear headrests have shrunken a little bit, exposing the white plastic beneath. They were like this when I bought the car and it looks terrible (it's got to be from the over exposure to direct sunlight along with the owner not treating the leather). What is the best way to stretch them back so they cover the headrest? I am thinking some sort of pliers after I "treat" the leather or something but I have no idea. I am about to sell the car and want to do it myself. Thanks for any help/ideas.
Asked by motifman - Thu Jun 19 16:11:07 2008 - Maintenance & Repairs - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Use heat... like a heat gun, or a blow dryer... this softens the leather up enough to make it more "workable". - Good Luck!
Answered by Dr. Deviance - Thu Jun 19 16:15:40 2008

What kind of leather jackets are popular and a trend?
Q. I wanna buy a leather jacket for my best friend, but I've no idea what kind of leather jackets are popular? I will appreciate it if you could tell me more information.
Asked by - Fri Sep 30 02:12:47 2011 - Fashion & Accessories - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Mostly the motorcycle kind, with lots of zippers.
Answered by - Fri Sep 30 03:15:44 2011

Is it OK to carry a leather handbag while wearing a leather jacket?
Q. I'm planning to wear a cropped dark-brown leather jacket for a night on the town tomorrow. I have a black leather bag (medium size, shorter straps-carried over the shoulder or on my elbow) that matches my outfit perfectly but I'm wondering if it will be too much leather? (Like denim-on-denim, leather edition.) Please tell me your thoughts!
Asked by Christi P - Thu Oct 1 18:37:23 2009 - Fashion & Accessories - 5 Answers - Comments

A. i would say so
Answered by nikkks - Thu Oct 1 18:41:44 2009

What should I do to seal the black leather insert on an antique oak dining chair?
Q. I have an antique oak T back dining chair with a padded black leather insert in the seat. The leather is definitely worn and the padding is flattened, but it's not in terrible condition. The problem is that the black color of the leather keeps coming off, thus making the seat unusable (unless you want a black backside). Is there any way I can seal the leather so that I can sit on it again?
Asked by boudetd - Wed Oct 15 11:02:39 2008 - Other - Home & Garden - 1 Answers - Comments

A. There are fabric sealers and dyes you can purchase at fabric stores. The dye along with polish should solve your problem . Otherwise if its worn too bad last resource would be to reupholster
Answered by Steve B - Wed Oct 15 11:39:31 2008

How do I remove the leather from the seats of my 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
Q. Hello, I am going to put vinyl fabric on my 2003 Lincoln Navigators seats and just wanted to know how I can remove the leather from the seats? I need to remove the leather from the the front 2 seats, the middle, and the back seats. Are there any pins to remove to get it off? Where are they located and how can I get to them easily? I am going to put the vinyl on these seats and then put the leather back on once I am done.
Asked by Benji A - Tue Jan 1 12:42:35 2008 - Lincoln - 1 Answers - Comments

A. the seats have to come out and the hog rings come off.
Answered by Memas - Fri Jan 4 16:39:11 2008

Where to buy best leather sofa sets?
Q. I am looking around for good deals to buy a nice 4 pc leather sofa set.But I don't have much knowledge about different types of leathers.Which ones are good or not etc. The prices highly vary from store to store.i don't want to end up buying some cheap leather just because it looks good and the price is good. I need help,tips & information to buy leather furniture for my living room.
Asked by jassymink - Tue Oct 2 01:22:25 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Look for natural top grain cowhide. Ashley has some nice stuff if you like sofas that recline. I have recently been shopping their leather sofas.
Answered by Romeo - Mon Oct 8 09:09:15 2007

Can stretches in the leather covering of a couch be simply removed?
Q. We are looking a buying a leather lounge suite cheaply. One piece has had something heavy stacked on it during transport. The arm rests have stretch depressions in the leather and probably the under-foam. It would be a good buy if we could be assured we could remove these indentations once purchased. Can it be done easily please?
Asked by Bruce W - Fri Jul 4 01:37:20 2008 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Not easily no. Once the leather has stretched like this especiallly from a heavy object it is very hard to get it to go back so the panel of leather would need replacing which will mean having a panel of leather coloured to match the existing leather as the original is unlikely to be available. This panel and the foams will then need to be replaced by an upholsterer which will not be cheap.
Answered by annieR - Fri Jul 4 02:30:49 2008

What's a good cleaner and conditioner for a leather jacket?
Q. I would like to clean and condition my leather jacket (which is black lambskin). It has no stains or anything, but it could still use a cleaning. I have some leather cleaner wipes and some leather conditioner wipes that I used for my leather couch, but both the cleaner wipes and conditioner wipes say they aren't recommended to be used for glove or jacket type leather. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner/conditioner combination?
Asked by Minnesota_Slinger - Mon Oct 22 23:55:12 2007 - Fashion & Accessories - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Please, please do not use saddle soap you will ruin your jacket. Lambskin will be very absorbent and will need specialist cleaning, take it to your dry cleaners and ask them to do it. Anything wet will probably mark it. You can use a nubusk cloth to remove surface dirt and you could protect with something like waterstop but do not use wet cleaners.
Answered by Judy B - Tue Oct 23 12:30:45 2007

How can I stop the annoying noises from my new leather recliner?
Q. I just got a rather expensize home theater recliner. Unfortunately, it's all leather and electric. So, when it reclines the leather rubs together making that noise. It will go away if I use some thick leather moisturizer, but come back in a few days after the leather dries. What could I use to "lube" the leather without damaging it?
Asked by twobearcatz - Sun Mar 4 09:28:04 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Try mink oil...That should help.
Answered by sweet_thing_kay04 - Sun Mar 4 09:36:20 2007

How can i put artwork on leather that is too thin/fragile to be carved?
Q. I am making a pair of moccasins and a leather ipod case with thin, cloth-like leather. Raw hide or cowhide is tough and easily carvable, but what can you do with thin leather to decorate it?
Asked by Captain Hellboy - Fri Mar 9 16:28:24 2012 - Sculpture - 1 Answers - Comments

What is a good product to make my leather look newer?
Q. I brought these floor model chairs for a big discount, and I noticed when I got home that the leather seats looked kind of dry. I used some Pledge to dust the wood and even wiped it on the leather seat, but when it dried, the leather still looked kind of dry. Any suggestions on a good product to make my old, dry leather look newer?
Asked by Dizzle - Mon Feb 19 17:40:55 2007 - Other - Home & Garden - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner. do not use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners' contain waxes or oils) and furniture polish contains silicones baby wipes are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are very strong alkiline cleaners to neutralise urine (acid) on babys skin so they are not the right thing to use on leather. Saddle soap is too harsh to use on todays furniture. A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. They are not cheap in the long run as you would need a lot to clean a whole leather sofa. A bottle of foam cleaner should do your… [cont.]
Answered by Judy B - Wed Feb 21 06:13:40 2007

Can I use leather protector designed for shoes on a leather jacket?
Q. Can I use regular leather shoe protector on my new leather jacket? I need to protect it from the rain etc and I can't seem to find any protector specifically for leather clothing in the stores, Thanks! That looks like the sort of thing but I am in the UK and was hoping to find something available in stores over here...Thanks for your help though.
Asked by - Mon Nov 1 16:01:57 2010 - Cleaning & Laundry - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Lexol, Leather Conditioner: Read first see if it'd fits the bill
Answered by HOOK - Mon Nov 1 16:23:37 2010

What is the difference between artificial leather and synthetic leather?
Q. I study leather designing and i had got a project on synthetic leather. When i searched for synthetic leather on the internet i found the results for artificial leather. Please help me with the question weather artificial leather and synthetic leather are the same or are they different? If so, then how are they different and where can i find the relevant information. Thanks :)
Asked by Namu - Sat Sep 3 04:03:21 2011 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments

A. artificial means it is made out of some natural product (but not hide). e.g. calico (cotton) with linseed oil. synthetic means the material itself does not occur in nature, e.g. plastic.
Answered by I'm with Stupid - Sat Sep 3 08:27:14 2011

How to make leather buttons from baseball?
Q. I would like to make some buttons out of leather baseball skins. The leather is pretty think, so it doesn't lay well If I try to fold it over another button. Any suggestions? Would one of those Dritz cover buttons from craft stores do the trick, or would the leather be too thick. Thanks!
Asked by Lindsey S - Sun Aug 21 21:04:05 2011 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Used according to their directions, yes. Why not simply glue the leather to them? Contact Cement is for that You could even buy any flat button and do the same
Answered by saaanen - Mon Aug 22 07:23:36 2011

How can I clean leather jackets and pants without going to dry cleaners?
Q. I have a bunch of leather coats, pants, ect, mostly black, some brown, a few sand/tan, and one pink, some have smooth surface, some have the fuzzy surface. I would like to clean them but I don't want to take them to dry cleaners. Are there things I can buy to clean them myself? I heard there is some kind of home-dry-clean thing that you put in the dryer with the clothes that need to be dry cleaned, and that when it is done, the clothes are dry cleaned. Is there something out there that would allow people to clean leather at home, either in the dryer or by hand? Is it bad for the health, if it is some chemical? Also, what is the leather conditioner? And how does it work? Can it be done at home? Where to get it? Lastly, how do they dye the… [cont.]
Asked by lovedoggy - Sat Sep 22 13:30:10 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments

A. you got to take the leather and roll it up in a ball. then gently massage it while you watch some toob. this gets it all loosened up. then when you get some sweat flowing, put some of those oils on there and let it soak it up.
Answered by Jake S - Sat Sep 22 13:35:38 2007

How does the leather looking microfiber hold up?
Q. I've been looking at leather recliners but with cats and lots of boys in my house I'm nervous. Today I found a microfiber that looks like leather (it uses varing shades of color to make it look like old leather) and I'm wondering if anyone has it in their home and how it's held up? My sister had a traditional microfiber couch and she hated it. It showed every mark even after she cleaned it.
Asked by Lisaplus4 - Thu Jul 3 13:25:08 2008 - Decorating & Remodeling - 3 Answers - Comments

A. I think you might be disappointed. It will show cat claw marks, scratches easily, is difficult to spot clean (cleaners leave water marks) and will take on a shine from heavy fibered garments sliding on to the furniture (like demin). If you wear dark colored denim and have the light colored microfiber it will not only shine but take on a blue tinge over time. But, if distressed leather looks don't bother you, none of that will matter.
Answered by eskie lover - Thu Jul 3 13:42:20 2008

My leather sofa is sticky and materia keeps sticking to it how do i get rid of this?
Q. My leather sofa feels sticky, and when i sit on it the material from my clthes sticks to it. How can i get rid of the stickiness?
Asked by teresa m - Sun Aug 14 12:33:07 2011 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Clean it with Lexol or oil-based cleaner.
Answered by - Sun Aug 14 12:38:39 2011

How can I clean my leather furniture?
Q. I have 2 kids and they have almost ruined my leather furniture! I have tried the cleaner from the furniture store but it didn't help. Is there something else I can try or do I need to have it professionally cleaned? Does anyone know approximately how much it costs to have a leather sofa and loveseat professionally cleaned? I've only had it for 2 years and it was expensive so I don't want to replace it. It's not the shiny kind of leather, it is the softer kind.
Asked by Mom in Okla - Fri Aug 10 20:09:16 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Here's a web site that I hope will help you...:)
Answered by @yL - Fri Aug 10 20:21:34 2007