Scent of leather

Benzene · August 9, 2006, 11:21 PM

I just received a new holster. The leather has a scent that I really do not care for. Does anyone know of how I could change that scent? Thanks.

mete · August 10, 2006, 03:31 AM

You'll never change the scent, it's the chemicals they use for tanning. Just return it.

9mm1033 · August 10, 2006, 07:55 AM

I never smelled an unpleasant leather scent. But, I'm sure it cannot be changed, unless you purchase the liquid stain/color remover and redye the leather. I've done that to darken the leather and it is easy. But in your case, I'd return the holster.

johnbt · August 10, 2006, 08:07 AM

Let it dry for a few weeks and then polish the outside with neutral shoe polish. That should take care of some of the stink.

John

Eric Larsen · August 10, 2006, 08:45 AM

Well...its either the dye or clear coat your smelling...not the leather. You can give it time or as a last resort, use saddle soap on it lightly to get rid of most of the smell.
My guess is the maker shipped it letting it "outgas" in the mail. Many times the clear coat is applied and it dries for a LLLLOOOONNNGGG time. It outgas's as it dries.
I make many holsters and ship them while letting them cure in the mail....hey, it takes 3 days with priority mail..so why not. But the smell is very concentrated at first. Give it a week or so and see how it is them.
Hope this helps..........Shoot well and god bless

Benzene · August 10, 2006, 01:35 PM

Thanks for the very helpful suggestions.

The holster leaves black marks on my clothing, and leaves the scent on my skin as well as clothing.

I should say that I indicated to the maker that I needed the holster ASAP.

Thanks, Eric Larsen, for sharing your experience. Do you make holsters for the XD Tactical and the PT 145 Mill Pro.? If so please give me some details of your deals. Thanks.

August 9, 2006, 11:21 PM	#1
Benzene Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Posts: 384	Scent of leather I just received a new holster. The leather has a scent that I really do not care for. Does anyone know of how I could change that scent? Thanks.

August 10, 2006, 07:55 AM	#3
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	I never smelled an unpleasant leather scent. But, I'm sure it cannot be changed, unless you purchase the liquid stain/color remover and redye the leather. I've done that to darken the leather and it is easy. But in your case, I'd return the holster. __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

August 10, 2006, 08:45 AM	#5
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Bountiful....Ut. Posts: 3,226	Well...its either the dye or clear coat your smelling...not the leather. You can give it time or as a last resort, use saddle soap on it lightly to get rid of most of the smell. My guess is the maker shipped it letting it "outgas" in the mail. Many times the clear coat is applied and it dries for a LLLLOOOONNNGGG time. It outgas's as it dries. I make many holsters and ship them while letting them cure in the mail....hey, it takes 3 days with priority mail..so why not. But the smell is very concentrated at first. Give it a week or so and see how it is them. Hope this helps..........Shoot well and god bless __________________ If they dont know you have a gun.....then I did alright! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice......Rush

August 10, 2006, 01:35 PM	#6
Benzene Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Posts: 384	Clothing and skin Thanks for the very helpful suggestions. The holster leaves black marks on my clothing, and leaves the scent on my skin as well as clothing. I should say that I indicated to the maker that I needed the holster ASAP. Thanks, Eric Larsen, for sharing your experience. Do you make holsters for the XD Tactical and the PT 145 Mill Pro.? If so please give me some details of your deals. Thanks.

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August 10, 2006, 03:31 AM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	You'll never change the scent, it's the chemicals they use for tanning. Just return it.

August 10, 2006, 08:07 AM	#4
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	Let it dry for a few weeks and then polish the outside with neutral shoe polish. That should take care of some of the stink. John