Holster Care

parrothead2581 · September 10, 2007, 01:37 PM

What do you folks do to maintain your holsters? I've been using a dry cloth to remove any dust or perspiration and some "neutral" shoe polish when I feel it needs it.

What about the interior? An air compressor to remove dust, dirt and lint? A dry cloth?

Wrascal · September 10, 2007, 07:48 PM

If you'd like, my dog will soften it up for you.

RedneckFur · September 10, 2007, 08:53 PM

most of my leather goods I clean with a wet cloth, and after they dry, treat them with boot oil. Works well for me.

nemesis · September 11, 2007, 01:52 PM

You've got it right already. If you must feel you need to apply something to the leather, use shoe polish in the color of your choice. Saddlesoap probably wouldn't do any harm but go easy with the water.

Never, ever, use neatsfoot oil, grease, lard, bear grease, hog fat,conditioner or any other leather "treatments" unless you are in the market for a nice soft, shapeless leather sock.

September 10, 2007, 01:37 PM	#1
parrothead2581 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 1,268	Holster Care What do you folks do to maintain your holsters? I've been using a dry cloth to remove any dust or perspiration and some "neutral" shoe polish when I feel it needs it. What about the interior? An air compressor to remove dust, dirt and lint? A dry cloth? __________________ But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. Psalm 52:8

September 11, 2007, 01:52 PM	#4
nemesis Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: Texas, on the border Posts: 846	You've got it right already. If you must feel you need to apply something to the leather, use shoe polish in the color of your choice. Saddlesoap probably wouldn't do any harm but go easy with the water. Never, ever, use neatsfoot oil, grease, lard, bear grease, hog fat,conditioner or any other leather "treatments" unless you are in the market for a nice soft, shapeless leather sock. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Company Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas USA

September 10, 2007, 07:48 PM	#2
Wrascal Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2007 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 197	If you'd like, my dog will soften it up for you.

September 10, 2007, 08:53 PM	#3
RedneckFur Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,424	most of my leather goods I clean with a wet cloth, and after they dry, treat them with boot oil. Works well for me.