Cleaning a leather jacket?

L8 Braker · 06-16-2010, 11:49 AM

What's your method?

Particle Man · 06-16-2010, 11:55 AM

um... leather cleaner?

caveman · 06-16-2010, 11:55 AM

I would have to say a couple different methods

if you just spot cleaning the grab the ole saddle soap and hit the spots then use a little mink oil and wipe clean

if you need to clean the whole damn thing I take it to a repudable leather cleaner and they can do eet

cause I am just lazy

Homeslice · 06-16-2010, 11:57 AM

If it's just spots......use a spray leather cleaner. But if it's been 2-3 years and it's all ripe & stinky, soak it in a bathtub overnight with Woolite & water. Then refill the tub with rinse water and soak again a couple times. Afterwards take it out and lay it FLAT on some towels. Apply leather conditioner BEFORE it starts drying out.

L8 Braker · 06-16-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

um... leather cleaner?

So, that's the only way on the planet to clean leather?

pauldun170 · 06-16-2010, 12:44 PM

Um....what do you mean "clean"?

Thats what rain is for.

(mental note...maybe time to wash that leather jacket that you've riding in all kinds of weather up to 100+ temps. After 8 years I guess the its time.)

Smittie61984 · 06-16-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

(mental note...maybe time to wash that leather jacket that you've riding in all kinds of weather up to 100+ temps. After 8 years I guess the its time.)

I just had the same thought. I was sweating like a bitch the other day in it.

wildchild · 06-16-2010, 12:59 PM

I never wash mine. every now and then they get a good rinsing from rain however.

LeeNetworX · 06-16-2010, 02:15 PM

Leather cleaner, followed by leather conditioner.

Riceaholic · 06-16-2010, 03:32 PM

Murphy's Soap oil works good for bugs and road crap.

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06-16-2010, 11:49 AM	#1
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Cleaning a leather jacket? What's your method?

06-16-2010, 11:55 AM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	um... leather cleaner? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-16-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	I would have to say a couple different methods if you just spot cleaning the grab the ole saddle soap and hit the spots then use a little mink oil and wipe clean if you need to clean the whole damn thing I take it to a repudable leather cleaner and they can do eet cause I am just lazy __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

06-16-2010, 11:57 AM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If it's just spots......use a spray leather cleaner. But if it's been 2-3 years and it's all ripe & stinky, soak it in a bathtub overnight with Woolite & water. Then refill the tub with rinse water and soak again a couple times. Afterwards take it out and lay it FLAT on some towels. Apply leather conditioner BEFORE it starts drying out.

06-16-2010, 12:59 PM	#8
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	I never wash mine. every now and then they get a good rinsing from rain however.

06-16-2010, 02:15 PM	#9
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Leather cleaner, followed by leather conditioner.

06-16-2010, 03:32 PM	#10
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	Murphy's Soap oil works good for bugs and road crap.