Restoring a white turbo saddle? Advice please

[The History Man]

As above. Not too bad but a bit crazed and grey. Would white shoe cream do it or anything better?

Thanks THM

 

[scottproonly]

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This is totally speculative but how about vanish? It now comes with an applicator for difficult stains.
Don't know if its recommended for leather though
Kes

 

[Cavalier]

I've learnt that from experience that Swarfega is excellent at careful cleaning. It's very good at removing grime and dirt but will not damage plastics or leather as solvent based products do. I always remember wearing a pair of 'selvedge' jeans on an old 1970s white Brooks saddle and (unhappily) leaving a lot of the blue dye on the saddle. I took it to a friend of mine at a bike shop who rubbed away at the saddle with Swarfega ultimately lifting all the dye away. Since then I've always used it to remove stains and dirt.
Best of luck!

 

[The History Man]

Nice tip. Thanks.

 

[Cavalier]

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No probs, I hope all works out well for you.

 

[Gruff]

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This stuff!!!

Using it on a flite i'm restoring.
I have used their filler to fill a hole and sanded the whole saddle back and i'm just awaiting the arrival of of the colourant to finish it off.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271060005689? ... EBIDX%3AIT

 

[02gf74]

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Try washing up liquid and a tooth brush. Swarfega sounds like a good idea as it will lift more stubborn stains, toothbrush to get into the grain.

Also trh paraffin or white spirit but these solvents may lift the colour, you can the try white dye.

 

[The History Man]

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Starting point. Worth a go? Pretty scuffed.

 

[raidan73]

Can't offer any advice but signing in to see how you get on

 

[The History Man]

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This stuff!!!

Using it on a flite i'm restoring.
I have used their filler to fill a hole and sanded the whole saddle back and i'm just awaiting the arrival of of the colourant to finish it off.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271060005689? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Waiting to see what you think of it before I buy.........