HOW TO CLEAN SUEDE? UPDATE

[crazyphil]

Been looking for a IWB for my 2"K Frame, and finally found one.
It is a vintage suede leather inside waist band by Bianchi. Has
the black clip with the star, so I believe it is kinda old?

I usually clean used vintage holsters when I get them, but have
never cleaned suede. Can anyone tell me how to clean a suede
holster.

It isn't here yet, but I will show photos when it gets here.

Thanks.

 

[s&wchad]

There are various suede cleaners on the market, but I just use a stiff brush.

 

[Flattop5]

Try a big, gum eraser for stains. The soft, tan type.



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[chief38]

Believe it or not, I use Baby Wipes saturated with Witch Hazel. It cleans up pretty well and sometimes use a brass brush after the suede has dried. I doubt the Witch Hazel will remove really stubborn stains and for that I'd try Tuff-stuff (foam cleaner) sold in Auto Parts stores. That stuff is incredible! I use a brush with the TS also.

 

[Bekeart]

Corn Starch

This is what a lady friend uses to clean her suede jacket.

Apply - let it sit overnight - gently brush off

Bekeart

 

[crazyphil]

Thanks for the suggestions. I picked up a can of spray Tough Stuff
today. Now all I need is the holster. It's supposed to be here this
Saturday. I'll take some before and after pictures.

 

[crazyphil]

Another disappointment. The suede Bianchi IWB arrived, but it does not
fit the snub K Frame as advertised. Perfect fit for a J Frame, so i will
probably keep it. This makes two in a row that do not fit the frame they
were advertised to fit.

BTW it didn;t look bad right out of the package, but I gave it a blast
of the Tough Stuff, wiped it down with a wet rag, and then a dry rag.
Let it dry overnight, and took the two photos. As the Chief said that
Tough Stuff is amazing. I could just see the grime boiling up out of
the leather. Tough Stuff is good stuff.