Re: Lacking Leather Groom, What conditioners do you use on your Wested jackets?

Posted by Patterson from gw.wizards.com on September 16, 1999 at 08:12:10:

In Reply to: Re: Lacking Leather Groom, What conditioners do you use on your Wested jackets? posted by belloq on September 15, 1999 at 21:33:14:

: I'm glad someone finally is addressing the leather treatment, as Wested has not been able to ship "leather groom." Recently I have been asking around about treatments, and it seems there are many companies making proprietary concoctions. One treatment seems to have more "name" credibility than others. David Morgan (the Indy whip maker) lists a "Pecards" leather treatment, which is claimed to be used in conservation (museum) practices as well as conditioning for an active whip. Though I have not used it yet, it sounds like a trustworthy source. Also, you may try other trustworthy shops (like LL Bean) who sell all sorts of great products including leather goods. I plan on trying several products to find what works best. Good luck.
: belloq

Pecard dressing is really just Vaseline with some added waxes. Museum's do prefer petroleum-based products, as the do not go rancid, like animal-based products such as mink oil. Save yourself some money, and get the same result - use a pure petroleum-based product like Vaseline. Avoid the generics unless your are certain they do not contain any additive scents or medications.

Cheers!

Patterson

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Re: Lacking Leather Groom, What conditioners do you use on your Wested jackets? Steve 10:40:23 9/16/99 (0)
Historic Preservation Associates "Hide Food" Abner 08:51:59 9/16/99 (0)
A caution though.... Michaelson 08:49:09 9/16/99 (1)
- Re: Well, I guess the search continues -- but it sounds like I should stay away from mink oil... Dirk Pitt 11:42:30 9/16/99 (0)

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: : I'm glad someone finally is addressing the leather treatment, as Wested has not been able to ship "leather groom."  Recently I have been asking around about treatments, and it seems there are many companies making proprietary concoctions.  One treatment seems to have more "name" credibility than others.  David Morgan (the Indy whip maker) lists a "Pecards" leather treatment, which is claimed to be used in conservation (museum) practices as well as conditioning for an active whip.  Though I have not used it yet, it sounds like a trustworthy source.  Also, you may try other trustworthy shops (like LL Bean) who sell all sorts of great products including leather goods.    I plan on trying several products to find what works best. Good luck.
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: Pecard dressing is really just Vaseline with some added waxes.  Museum's do prefer petroleum-based products, as the do not go rancid, like animal-based products such as mink oil.  Save yourself some money, and get the same result - use a pure petroleum-based product like Vaseline.  Avoid the generics unless your are certain they do not contain any additive scents or medications.

: Cheers!

: Patterson

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