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Rootes75



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:06 pm    Post subject: Leather Feeds Reply with quote

I have some leather seats that are very dry and need some good feeding, anyone out there with any recomendations?
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BigJohn



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I was restoring an old 33 Chrysler (over 30yrs ago) I got some hide food from a saddlers, I slapped a slack handful on the seats and massaged it in every time I passed them. The seats had been in a windowless car in a barn for over 25yrs and were very dry, it took time but they came up nice and supple. If you cannot find a saddlery I Think Connolly do one, but shop around on prices.
(My hands came up very soft too!)
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Rootes75



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Connollys Hide Food is highly recommended, not as expensive as you would have thought either.
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Keith D



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have used all sorts of leather treatment here, but one of the best "softeners" I have found is the good old dubbin that we used to use on football boots.

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Rootes75



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have ordered some Connolly Hide Cream and with give it a try.
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Rootes75



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got the hide cream through, just tried a small section thats out of sight to see how it reacts before I do the whole seats.
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BigJohn



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The seats will probably eat it if they are really dry, prepare to use a lot if so......
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