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Oiled Saddle Problem

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I have a saddle made of a heavily oiled and waxed skirting/harness type leather. Every time I ride it the oils and wax stain my jeans. Anyone know how to seal that kind of leather to keep the oils from rubbing out?

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Sounds like its been over oiled.

If your sliding over the saddle then it's had too much.

If not and its only light staining, is it new? This will ease in time, but well maintained saddles are oiled frequently and this may reoccure.

You'll never seal oiled leather, an agent like resolene won't adhere to oiled leather and you don't want to, leather needs to breath.

Especially if you ride in all weathers, I would never seal leather. It shortens its life by either drying out the leather or prevents it from drying properly when wet and allowing it to rot. That's just my take.

The only thing I can think of is glycerine soap and a lot of rubbing.

The oil will lift over time and use but to help it along clean it often with the soap.

The bonus is your saddle should last you a long time.

The alternative is dedicated riding trousers, you look at the backside of a lot of riders and they are well conditioned. (That sounded better in my head)

Does any of that make sense?

Nige

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Potato starch will help. Let it absorb the excessive oil and brush it away

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