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Originally Posted by LoboGunLeather
I generally recommend against the use of any oily or greasy leather treatment for holster maintenance. This is because these products can soften leather and make it supple or limp, overcoming the forming processes and making the holster essentially useless for the intended purpose.
If a holster becomes soiled a dampened cloth or sponge can be used to clean off the soiling. Surface scratches or abrasions can be touched up with a bit of leather dye in appropriate shading. Verdigris (that unsightly greenish stuff that can build up around brass or copper hardware) can be removed with a bit of club soda on a rag, or with a soft toothbrush. For routine maintenance I suggest an occasional light application of neutral shoe polish (Johnsons Paste Wax may be substituted) on exterior surfaces, buffed off with a soft cloth.
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On my BEFORE AND AFTER thread wheelgun610 said:
"I've had good luck using rubbing alcohol on a few older
holsters that felt oily". Have you tried that Ray? (or anyone
else)? Any other tips how to treat a holster that the
owner oiled? I agree that leather should not be oiled, but
sometimes I get one that has been oiled and would like to
know the best way to reverse the damage, if possible.
I enjoy buying "distressed" holsters on that famous auction
site and rehabbing them. Haven't made a lot of money,
but have learned a lot, and had fun.