Treatment of old leather

[celtan]

You first debride the surface gently with Windex, let dry, then dye as needed, let dry, then apply Peccard's

Some have advised using linseed oil.

If its fishskin, use olive oil.

M

Originally Posted by M ELEY

I know this has probably been asked a million times before, but a general search of the archives didn't find an exact answer for me. I was just wondering what others do to keep their leather grips in good form. I have heard mink oil works good, likewise leather boot polish or even auto seat polish. Frankly, most naval weapons I collect don't have leather, but now that I have one, I'm interested in other's opinions. (I always feel so selfish when I ask questions like this- , but hopefully others may benefit as well).