Bill,
I've had good success using Leather Therapy products. I've used their Restorer product on dried saddles and brought them back into usable condition. I've also used their Finish as an alternative to neats foot oil, no complains after years of service.
Jay Fichialos Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA
On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:21 AM, Bill Gibson <bill.bgibson@gmail.com> wrote:
> This topic comes up now and then, but products for and myths
> surrounding leather preservation and restoration come and go. Are
> there any good references, in print or online, that members have found
> useful as they use and preserve cycling heritage? Any general
> principles that apply? Saddles, gloves, shoes, toe clip straps all are
> exposed to sweat, wet, dirt, and sun, and all are more or less wear &
> tear items like tires and chains and everything else.
>
> Products that have served well should be currently available or have a
> recipe with ingredients that exist, not possess magical powers, and
> be reasonably priced, if possible! I'm comfortable with Chemistry, and
> am thinking this might be a good topic for a cycling centered article.
>
> There's a lot online, but I'm looking for some of your wisdom and
> experience to share! Thank You!
> --
> Bill Gibson
> Tempe, Arizona, USA