Another Saddle Rejuvenation Thread (Orange Enduro Saddle)

[Jussa]

Apologies, I know it has be done to death before, but I do like to see the different methods and results, so hopefully someone will find it useful.

Ok, so take three Orange Enduro Saddles, all in various states of wear & tear. One very kind Retrobiker who passed on some saddle care products to me and a quiet few hours at work over the week resulted in this thread.

Left - Best condition one, starting to look a little dry.
Middle - The worse on, worn, tired, and more grey/white than black.
Right - Worn but still a very usable saddle.

I started by applying some Neatsfoot Oil and let soak in for a few days. Then liberally cover with some of the leather cream, already the saddles are looking lush and black, and supple. All three were left for another day to let everything soak in them the final application was some Saddle Soap, this was very waxy and applied like polish it's buffed up and gives the leather it's shine.

All in all some very satisfying results, and three very tidy saddles that I would be happy gracing any of my trusty citrus steeds

What do you think?

 

[xxnick1975]

Re: Another Saddle Rejuvination Thread (Orange Enduro Saddle)

very good - where to you get your stuff from?

checked - unsurprisingly Amazon sell it!

 

[Jussa]

Re: Another Saddle Rejuvination Thread (Orange Enduro Saddle)

very good - where to you get your stuff from?

The Neatsfoot Oil and Cream came from another Retrobiker who has familiy in the Equestrian buisiness. The Saddle Soap came from a work collegue who rides horses in the military. Both provided me with the simple instructions to get best results. All items can be sourced online and fairly cheaply, the results are amazing and hopefully the photos show that?

 

[unit3]

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They look bloody great!

 

[Jussa]

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They look bloody great!

Cheers

 

[shed]

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great job

 

[Dazabike]

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Nice one very impressive

 

[xxnick1975]

Re: Another Saddle Rejuvination Thread (Orange Enduro Saddle)

very good - where to you get your stuff from?

The Neatsfoot Oil and Cream came from another Retrobiker who has familiy in the Equestrian buisiness. The Saddle Soap came from a work collegue who rides horses in the military. Both provided me with the simple instructions to get best results. All items can be sourced online and fairly cheaply, the results are amazing and hopefully the photos show that?

My shopping cart for those 3 items was over £20, so I am swithering.....

I have standard shoe polish and leather cream, which one of the 3 products makes the most difference, if you can only buy one?

 

[Jussa]

Re: Another Saddle Rejuvination Thread (Orange Enduro Saddle)

very good - where to you get your stuff from?

The Neatsfoot Oil and Cream came from another Retrobiker who has familiy in the Equestrian buisiness. The Saddle Soap came from a work collegue who rides horses in the military. Both provided me with the simple instructions to get best results. All items can be sourced online and fairly cheaply, the results are amazing and hopefully the photos show that?

My shopping cart for those 3 items was over £20, so I am swithering.....

I have standard shoe polish and leather cream, which one of the 3 products makes the most difference, if you can only buy one?

Wowzers tough question.........firstly shop around as I've found some local equestrian websites who do smaller amounts. But a lot depends on the state of the saddle your trying to restore. The Neatsfoot Oil really suppled them up, but the cream nourished the saddle and Saddle Soap gives the outer a level of protection. My work colleague who rides horses for the military won't entertain anything like shoe polish as it provides a different level of protection, basically you have to remember that there us contact to contact from our derrière and saddle so any treatment has to stay within the leather, ie he can't afford to get it on his uniform. I've just followed the steps that several people with equestrian knowledge have passed on and even at £20 what's the cost of a replacement leather saddle? And once you've made the purchase it will last you a while.

Sorry if this doesn't help much........