Renewing a Brooks leather saddle?
07-22-09, 08:26 PM
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Renewing a Brooks leather saddle?
I have a Brooks Professional saddle that is a bit worn around the edges.
Is there any way to get this looking good again?
Thanks,
Ian
Is there any way to get this looking good again?
Thanks,
Ian
07-22-09, 09:09 PM
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That's how they are supposed to look!
07-22-09, 09:32 PM
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A friend of mine does leather work. If you're interested, I can you get in touch with him and see what he has to say on the matter. Though, my inclination is to agree with Machka, that's how it's supposed to look.
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Originally Posted by w98seeng
I have a Brooks Professional saddle that is a bit worn around the edges.
Is there any way to get this looking good again?
Thanks,
Ian
Is there any way to get this looking good again?
Thanks,
Ian
I suppose you could try some kiwi leather polish in tan.. 
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Why do you want to look like a noob? As already indicated, that is how they are supposed to look. 
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Originally Posted by Machka
That's how they are supposed to look!
Originally Posted by cervantes3773
Though, my inclination is to agree with Machka, that's how it's supposed to look.
Originally Posted by Sirrus Rider
That's leather with character!
Originally Posted by Rex G
As already indicated, that is how they are supposed to look.
Thanks,
Ian
07-23-09, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tellyho
Slap a bunch of proofide on, and use a hairdryer to soak it in. Repeat until you can't get the leather to soak any more up.
Brooks #1 precaution is not to overtreat saddles. If it was my saddle I'd give it a shot of Profide on the top and, maybe also on the bottom. Then I'd resist the temptation to do anything else to it. That saddle doesn't look either dried out or abused. I'd do my best to keep it that way.
