Does anyone have a recommendation for leather care products? I recently picked up my dad's old leather jacket, and would like to give it a good cleaning/conditioning. He bought it in the early 70s from Brooks Leather in Detroit. After he passed away a few years ago, I stored everything of sentimental value at my grandparents' house, as I figured it would be much safer than the risk of having things in a college house.
I vaguely remember him taking it to the dry cleaner to be sent away for restoration when I was fairly young. Other than that, it's been hanging in a closet untouched for probably 15 years.
I just want something to clean any surface dust/contaminants, and then a decent conditioner to keep it from cracking. I've read that petroleum based products should be avoided, as they can weaken stitching and aren't great for the leather itself.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I know several of us on the forum are interested in vintage clothes in addition to the time-honored tradition of DE shaving, so I figured this might be a decent place to ask.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
I vaguely remember him taking it to the dry cleaner to be sent away for restoration when I was fairly young. Other than that, it's been hanging in a closet untouched for probably 15 years.
I just want something to clean any surface dust/contaminants, and then a decent conditioner to keep it from cracking. I've read that petroleum based products should be avoided, as they can weaken stitching and aren't great for the leather itself.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I know several of us on the forum are interested in vintage clothes in addition to the time-honored tradition of DE shaving, so I figured this might be a decent place to ask.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.