Leather cleaners and conditioners

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BBB
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Leather cleaners and conditioners

Post by BBB »

Bought a second hand set of leathers that could do with a clean. My gliptone liquid leather has long since dried up.

What do people recommend for cleaning and conditioning their kit?

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Re: Leather cleaners and conditioners

Post by Supermofo »

I just bought the highest rated on sportsbikeshop the other year
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... ent_cat/81

Which was motul perfect leather.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/209878

I was a bit sceptical as it says it's a cleaner and protector, but I was using it more as a cleaner anyway and for that it did a good job. My jacket is still in decent condition, but you might want a dedicated cleaner and separate feed/restorer if they are a bit dry maybe? Although lots of the reviews suggested the Motul seemed to revive their leathers well anyway.

I did a tread on doing mine....here.
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1922&p=49053&hilit=leather#p49053
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Gold Label Hide Food

Post by Hot_Air »

Any gentle leather-specific cleaner should do, such as Nikwax Leather Cleaner. More often than not, I use a clean cloth and warm water and it's enough.

After cleaning, I avoid any leather food that can ruin the leather's breathability. Hideout recommended this leather cream, which I've found excellent: Gold Label Hide Food. When it comes to leathers, I trust Hideout's advice!
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Re: Leather cleaners and conditioners

Post by BBB »

Ordered the motul cleaner at the weekend, hopefully it will turn up soon.

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