I reconditioned an old team pro saddle. The saddle was in good condition but
dry and hard (like any good brooks). I applied proofide to the top and heated it
with a hairdryer set to low heat to facilitate the proofide working it's way into the
saddle. Had it not been dead of winter I would have applied the proofide and left the
saddle in the sun. I also treat the bottom of the saddle at least once a year with a
healthy dose of proofide and leave it there, I don't wipe off the excess to allow
some waterproofing to the underside.

Marty