Warped leather shield how to rectify?

Bob A · 1st October 2020, 05:07 PM

I've used Obenauf's leather preservative with some success. It restores the dried-out leather but doesn't render it soft and mushy.

Here's a link to part of their site, dealing with horse tack. While reins and such need to be supple, saddles need to retain dimensional integrity. This stuff seems to work well for both applications. It was also recommended to me for such items as pistol holsters, which need to retain their shape to properly function.

drac2k · 5th October 2020, 05:09 AM

I have used Pecards on many an African Shield or Indian Dhal to good effect.When the leather gets older and dry, it tends to get powdery areas The Pecards not only stabilizes these areas but preserves the rest of the leather.In painted Indian Dhals, it stops the flaking and restores the color to the painted surface.I use it on rayskin sword handles, straps,scabbards,etc. and I have never had a problem.I use the "Antique Pecards," product.
This is just my experience and should you try this product, you should do so sparingly until you can determine your statisfaction with the results.

1st October 2020, 05:07 PM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 436	I've used Obenauf's leather preservative with some success. It restores the dried-out leather but doesn't render it soft and mushy. Here's a link to part of their site, dealing with horse tack. While reins and such need to be supple, saddles need to retain dimensional integrity. This stuff seems to work well for both applications. It was also recommended to me for such items as pistol holsters, which need to retain their shape to properly function. Last edited by Ian; 3rd October 2020 at 03:43 AM. Reason: Sorry Bob--no links to commercial sites are allowed in discussion forums

5th October 2020, 05:09 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,258	I have used Pecards on many an African Shield or Indian Dhal to good effect.When the leather gets older and dry, it tends to get powdery areas The Pecards not only stabilizes these areas but preserves the rest of the leather.In painted Indian Dhals, it stops the flaking and restores the color to the painted surface.I use it on rayskin sword handles, straps,scabbards,etc. and I have never had a problem.I use the "Antique Pecards," product. This is just my experience and should you try this product, you should do so sparingly until you can determine your statisfaction with the results.