Re: [CR]Re: Rejuvenating Old Leather Saddles

(Example: Framebuilders:Richard Moon)

From: "Pete Geurds" <raleighpro@dejazzd.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <15f.31e24fb2.2e25272e@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Rejuvenating Old Leather Saddles
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 08:06:55 -0400


From: <EdVintage63@aol.com>


> I have an older Brooks Swallow that's crinkled a bit but not cracking or
> completely dried out that I'm planning to proofide. Should I polish with a soft
> cloth after applying overnight, or simply (and more gently?) wipe off the
> excess?

I'd coat top and bottom and let it sit a couple days in a warm spot(but not in the sun) and there most likely won't be much to wipe off. Then lightly buff with soft cloth and it should be all set.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa