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.
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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!
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Originally posted by sparrky37 View PostWhat 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.
Originally posted by SpeedBagScissorhands... i would think it could maybe interfere with the weight of the bag.Last edited by gvee127; 02-16-2010, 10:04 AM.
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Originally posted by gvee127 View PostHey 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.
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.
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Originally posted by gvee127 View PostHey 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.
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.
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Originally posted by royalewifcheese View Postwhen 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.Speed Bag
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Originally posted by SpeedKilz View PostI'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.Last edited by Speedbag; 02-17-2010, 09:05 PM.Speed Bag
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Originally posted by Speedbag View Post....and you bags love you for it, too. At least the leather does, but I suspect it makes the bladders jealous.
Originally posted by Biff View PostI use DETROL to keep my bladders happy.
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