Flite saddle recon

[Awkward Kid]

Hola

What's the best way to bring these beauties back to a decent standard?
I'm thinking its leather so a good scrubbing with boot polish will work???

 

[drystonepaul]

I've used shoe polish on several leather saddles before, including Flites.

Jobs a good 'un.

 

[WD Pro]

I also picked up a great condition Flite Transalp (thanks Archangel ) :

But everything can be improved a little … Spent a bit of time with the ‘wet n dry’ and good old kiwi :

WD

WD

 

[Awkward Kid]

Cheers boys! WD you finished that bit O ti, lucky strike yet?

 

[hamster]

Go for a renovating polish, it's better at putting the colour back in.
I keep my saddles sealed with a light smear of Brooks Proofide occasionally - it helps waterproof them, which keeps the colour in.

 

[MiniNinjaRob]

What is the renovating polish brand you use, and where did you buy it from?

Boot polish wears off every ride IME, although looks good for the photos!

 

[WD Pro]

Cheers boys! WD you finished that bit O ti, lucky strike yet?

I will ignore that question ...

 

[WD Pro]

Go for a renovating polish, it's better at putting the colour back in.
I keep my saddles sealed with a light smear of Brooks Proofide occasionally - it helps waterproof them, which keeps the colour in.

Dad has the brooks stuff

I have this :

it smells the same, it's the same colour, it's slightly softer but cheaper for a larger amount

WD

 

[saulus]

Is this 'un too far gone :?:
Do I need anything else other than the leather feed you posted ^^ :?:

Cheers

 

[FluffyChicken]

Pretty good condition that. Better than pretty much all of mine.