HOW TO GET THE STINK OUT?

[gman51]

Be careful what you use vinegar on. It will remove gun bluing really fast. That's how I stripped to metal my Colt revolver for rebluing in just minutes with vinegar and a toothbrush.
I wanted to dye a tan holster black. When I tried cleaning the holster it made the color go black. I didn't have to dye it. I forget if I used denatured alcohol or what to clean it. The black color does not bleed out onto clothing either.
I agree with the above set it outside during sunny dry weather and let it air out. LOL Make sure the skies aren't being sprayed on those days because who knows what color the leather might turn.

 

[Pig Hunter]

I haven't tried this on leather, but peroxide, Dawn dishsoap, and baking soda mixed into a paste kills skunk on a dog better than anything I've ever tried. YMMV

 

[Arisin Wind]

I'm not sure airing the holster out alone will get rid of the nicotine. When I worked home electronics repair we would not work on electronics from smokers because of the dangerous nicotine coating on product. Circuit board would be thick with the stuff. Usually the nicotine voided the warranty.

 

[smoothshooter]

My wife says try putting a bunch of fresh coffee grounds in a thin sock, or fine mesh bag like women wash delicate lingerie in, and stuff it down in the holster. Then put the whole thing in a plastic bag or tupperware-type container and leave it for a few hours or longer.
Another thing to try is about half of a shot glass of vodka every hour, for 5 hours, then on the 6'th hour put some on the holster.
If the smell is still there, at least you will feel better about it.

But seriously, we were able to get a very bad musty smell out of a set of box springs and matress once by mist spraying it all over with a mix of around 75% vodka and 25% water twice a day for 4 days, and letting it evaporate on it's own each day.
Worked like a charm.

 

[SATX]

Find an ozone machine.

 

[Struckat]

That is a beautiful rig. It's the way it smells. Embrace it, wear it, live it.

 

[mi2600]

Plan B: If all else fails, take up smoking and the smell probably won't bother you as much.

 

[crazyphil]

Plan B: If all else fails, take up smoking and the smell probably won't bother you as much.

Been there and done that. Started when I was 17 and quit
when I was 35. That was 48 years ago that I quit.
I believe I would have my olfactory receptors cauterized
before I would take up smoking again.

 

[REM 3200]

We decided this Idaho Leather holster was made for a Colt
Scout Peacemaker, but there is another issue. It obviously
came from a smoker. Quite a powerful stink. I gave it the
warm water Dawn bath. That didn't get it.
Next I sprayed it with a de-greaser, covered it with corn starch,
and let it sit over night. Next morning I gave it another bath in
warm water with some Dawn. Scrubbed the hell out of it with a
sponge. Let it dry. Then a rub down with Black Rock Leather N
Rich. Tolerable, but still smells. Correction: Still stinks.
I remember a lady sitting next to Mark Twain at dinner, said
Mr. Twain you smell. Mark said no Mam, you smell, I stink.
I even gave it a couple of sprays of Aramis men's cologne.
Now it has a stinky mixture.
Has anyone discovered a way to get the smoke stink out of
leather holsters?

Phil,
I updated the post on the holster with the rancid oil finish.

Please see the update to the update in this thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/gun-leather-carry-gear/503517-rancid-oil-finish.html#post139401301

 

[viney266]

I second, or third the baking soda. A ziplock bag and throw it in for a while.

Though, whoever suggested taking up smoking got a "like" for thinking outside the box.

 

[one eye joe]

JUST IMAGINE WHAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER, HIS AUTO, OR HIS HOME MUST SMELL LIKE.....

IMHO, ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING ! ! !