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Old 03-06-2017, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by LoboGunLeather View Post
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.
SPOT ON!
As a guy who builds holsters as kind of a hobby business, you should NEVER use an oil or other softening agent on a holster, especially a CCW rig.
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