Leather Conditioner

[sparrky37]

What kind of leather conditioner are you guys using? My bags are cracking like crazy with the rapid ups and downs in tempature I have going on in my garage.

[SpeedBagScissorhands]

sparky i dont think i would want to use a conditioner because i would think it could maybe interfere with the weight of the bag? i really dont know and never did that. it could be a good idea cause it works for a baseball glove. one thing ill never do is leave a bag in my car in the hot summer! i have one that expanded to like 2 times the normal size. totally ruined! i i always bring my bags inside- room temp!

[gvee127]

What kind of leather conditioner are you guys using? My bags are cracking like crazy with the rapid ups and downs in tempature I have going on in my garage.

Hey Sparrky, as recommended by some of the members, I've started using the Lexol leather conditioner on my bags and it does keep the bag smooth and pliable, so that should reduce the cracking. I made the mistake with one of my bags, of leaving it in the garage day after day w/o using a conditioner, needless to say, it got pretty messed up! I keep 'em inside now.

http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Leather-Conditioner-Liter-Spray/dp/B0000B3AS5

... i would think it could maybe interfere with the weight of the bag.

I haven't noticed any negative effects, although if you have excess conditioner left on the bag, your hand will slide off when making contact.

[sparrky37]

Hey Sparrky, as recommended by some of the members, I've started using the Lexol leather conditioner on my bags and it does keep the bag smooth and pliable, so that should reduce the cracking. I made the mistake with one of my bags, of leaving it in the garage day after day w/o using a conditioner, needless to say, it got pretty messed up! I keep 'em inside now.

http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Leather-Conditioner-Liter-Spray/dp/B0000B3AS5

I haven't noticed any negative effects, although if you have excess conditioner left on the bag, your hand will slide off when making contact.

Gotcha Thanks

[royalewifcheese]

Hey Sparrky, as recommended by some of the members, I've started using the Lexol leather conditioner on my bags and it does keep the bag smooth and pliable, so that should reduce the cracking. I made the mistake with one of my bags, of leaving it in the garage day after day w/o using a conditioner, needless to say, it got pretty messed up! I keep 'em inside now.

http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Leather-Conditioner-Liter-Spray/dp/B0000B3AS5

I haven't noticed any negative effects, although if you have excess conditioner left on the bag, your hand will slide off when making contact.

when treating the bag apply with conditioner evenly and let it sit over night. it will dry and you'll have good protection.

[fingers]

I always use a leather food!! also conditioner made for leather furniture seems to help!

[atgatt]

Never gave it thought myself because I can't find any cracking. Maybe it is because I live down south in more mild climate and my platforms are in my climate controlled house. Or maybe, I'm just living right.

[Speedbag]

when treating the bag apply with conditioner evenly and let it sit over night. it will dry and you'll have good protection.

Nailed it. Humans moisturize their skin, and bags need it also. Perhaps the new synthetic leather bags don't need it, but the natural animal skins (roo and cowhide) definitely seemed to hold up better with a bit of conditioning at least every other week,especially under periods of high use.

[sparrky37]

Thanks again everyone! goin to get some tommorow. brought the bags inside for now.

[Speedbagskater]

I keep my bags indoor and they have still managed to crack, mostly the 6x9 yellow and black everlast ones, I've had 2 of the go to pieces on me in a matter of weeks, the everlast 8x5 red and blue ones seem to take a lickin and keep on tickin though..

[SpeedKilz]

I've had good luck working a good coat of mink oil into the leather and seams of my bags. I let it sit for a while and then wipe off all the excess.

[Speedbag]

I've had good luck working a good coat of mink oil into the leather and seams of my bags. I let it sit for a while and then wipe off all the excess.

....and your bags love you for it, too. At least the leather does, but I suspect it makes the bladders jealous.

[Biff]

....and you bags love you for it, too. At least the leather does, but I suspect it makes the bladders jealous.

I use DETROL to keep my bladders happy.

[Speedbag]

I use DETROL to keep my bladders happy.

Detrol?,

Wow, I never thought of that! Makes perfect sense now that I think about it....

(Good one, Biff. You had me spitting coffee on that one...)

[SpeedKilz]

....and you bags love you for it, too. At least the leather does, but I suspect it makes the bladders jealous.

Ya...all my bags are in good condition except my everlast 6x4...that bag cracked the first time it was used but hasn't got worse since I put mink oil on it regularly

I use DETROL to keep my bladders happy.

You had my head scratching with Detrol...I thought it was another version on that Slime stuff you but in tires and stuff to prevent leaks.