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librarycard

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Sun Mar-27-05 09:48 AM
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question about leather coats

I have a leather coat that is darker around the neck because of oil from skin, wear, and so forth. How can I treat the leather so that it's all the same color?

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Jamastiene

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Sun Mar-27-05 09:51 AM
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1. Have you tried a good

leather cleaner (sometimes called leather balsam)or is it suede?

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librarycard

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Sun Mar-27-05 09:56 AM
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2. It isn't suede

It's the first leather coat I've owned and I don't know how to care for it.

Can you recommend a leather cleaner product?

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China_cat

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Sun Mar-27-05 10:09 AM
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3. Check your area for a dry cleaner that

specializes in leather. They aren't real common but if you can find one, they'll do a better job than you can on your own. It's real easy to ruin leather.

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librarycard

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Sun Mar-27-05 10:12 AM
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4. Thanks. I will check

I like this coat, and want to keep it in decent shape.

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NYC

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Sun Mar-27-05 10:20 AM
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5. In the future,

wear a scarf to protect the neck of the coat.

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librarycard

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Sun Mar-27-05 10:58 AM
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7. good idea

My first time to be able to afford leather, and I don't realize there are things I need to do to protect it!

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Jamastiene

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Sun Mar-27-05 10:58 AM
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6. Is it black leather?

That makes a difference. If it is black, then you can probably pick up leather cleaner anywhere they sell leather coats. I don't stick to any one brand. I just pick some up when I run out. I've had my leather jacket for 20 years now and it looks almost new. The main thing is keeping it from drying out. From what you said in your post, again I'm thinking black leather, the oils are actually what is causing it to be darker.

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librarycard

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Sun Mar-27-05 10:59 AM
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8. It's brown, and actually a jacket--above hip length

Edited on Sun Mar-27-05 11:00 AM by librarycard

I used to look good in it before it got soiled, by me! :)

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Jamastiene

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Sun Mar-27-05 11:38 AM
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11. The leather treatment/balsam

will probably be the best bet. Leather has a tendency to crack if it dries out. oiling is the key to keeping it looking good.

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rustydog

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Sun Mar-27-05 11:07 AM
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9. Go to a leather goods store like Wilsons leather

and ask for their leather treatments, cleaner, conditioner etc.

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librarycard

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Sun Mar-27-05 11:24 AM
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10. Thanks for your advice

I will look into it.

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