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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sleek on December 23, 2025, 04:36:03 pm

Title: Any tips on restoring old leather?
Post by: sleek on December 23, 2025, 04:36:03 pm

I have an old leather jacket that ive had for over 20 years. I pulled it out the box yesterday and the leather has gone brittle and dry. The collar has cracked and will need work. How do I go about getting it soft again?

Title: Re: Any tips on restoring old leather?
Post by: Pat B on December 23, 2025, 05:07:02 pm

If you need to clean it saddle soap works well. For rejuvenation, neatsfoot oil for penetration and I use Montana Pitch Blend(mink oil, bees wax and pine pitch) on all the leather projects I make. 

Title: Re: Any tips on restoring old leather?
Post by: sleek on December 30, 2025, 11:25:58 pm

Thanks Pat, I'll report back when Im done. Ill try that.

Title: Re: Any tips on restoring old leather?
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on January 03, 2026, 01:14:34 am

I agree with Pat. If you don’t have Neats foot oil, Extra Virgin Olive oil can work to condition leather as well. It just doesn’t take much.

Kyle