Need Help W/ Dry Leather
 

Ok folks... So I bought this used leather jacket on ebay for 60 bucks. I love the fit and look of the jacket but the leather which was originally smooth has become sort of dry and scalely. It's a Wilson's brand jacket and I already rubbed a full 4oz bottle of Wilson's leather conditioner into it in an attempt to rejuvenate my jacket, but I still have a ways to go. It has definetly become softer and smoother but I would like to make it even smoother. My question is whether any of you know of a substance or product that I can rub into this dry leather to get that soft, smooth look and feel. It's brown leather if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

-Dostoevsky

I was going to come in and suggest that leather conditioner, but you already did it. How much more do you need to do?
Did you ask Wilson's about it? Or a Dry Cleaner place?

Ever break in a baseball glove? Leather takes a LONG time to be restored to the condition you want it in. Keep rubbing the leather conditioner in.

No, I haven't asked any "experts" about it yet. I was just hoping someone around here may know of some common substance that could possibly double as a leather moisterizer. It's really painstaking and expensive to rub bottles of Wilson's brand name conditioner in. I've already rubbed in one full 4oz bottle and that made a noticeable difference but the jacket is still pretty dry. I'm just hoping for alternatives to rubbing multiple bottles of Wilson's conditioner in. Thank you both for the responses, let me know if you think of anything else...

-Dostoevsky

Saddle soapcan do wonders for leather. I had 70-weight oil on a jacket of mine, and I was worried that I'd never get it off fo the thin, fine leather. I used some saddle soap and a bit of water, and not only did it come clean, it feels as soft and moist as when it was still attached to the cow.

Saddle soap, huh? I'll have to look into that. I wonder if it was the soap or having the oil soak in that made the jacket soft though. What do you think? Also, is that oil you used good for restoring leather? Thanks for the help.

-Dostoevsky

Believe it or not, regular cheap ass hand lotion can help. I use it on brand new boots, to help break em in fast.

I was wondering about hand lotion, interesting you should say that.

Listen to the man who suggests Saddle Soap. It softens, strengthens, rejuvenates, and preserves leathers.

Nothing even comes close.

It comes in a can just like Kiwi shoe polish, and you can find it in any grocery store.

-bear

I will admit that saddle soap is probably your best solution. I do leather work myself, so I can vouch for it. But as for a cheap quick solution, like I said, lotion will soak in fast, and its cheap.

Probably should be followed by some saddle soap though, for it does preserve.

Saddle Soap

But in a pinch, Shaving Cream

Thank you all for your responses. I'm going to try that saddle soap.

Mink Oil!

Works like a CHARM!

-SF