Members TomE Posted September 4, 2024 Members Report Posted September 4, 2024 While we're at it, what about Fiebing's Saddle Oil? It contains silicon oils and ? I use it on work boots and it leaves them dark and oily. Does anyone use it on saddles or other veg tan leather? I was recently contacted by someone who wanted me to clean their dressage saddle and replace the billets. They had applied lots (?) of Saddle Oil to soften the leather and weren't happy with the results. I didn't see the saddle and told them to bring it to me after they clean it thoroughly with detergent (Murphy's Oil Soap, castile soap, or dish washing liquid) then clean it again with saddle soap and lots of clean water. Quote
Members SUP Posted September 4, 2024 Members Report Posted September 4, 2024 (edited) @TomE, I have included the SDS for Fiebing's Saddle oil below. https://fiebing.com/download/soil00p016z-fiebings-silicone-lanolin-saddle-oil/?wpdmdl=13234&refresh=66d8c0e9066dd1725481193 The solvent seems to be the main ingredient! Maybe that is why applying too much of it give bad results. Edited September 4, 2024 by SUP Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
AlZilla Posted September 4, 2024 Report Posted September 4, 2024 6 hours ago, TomE said: While we're at it, what about Fiebing's Saddle Oil? It contains silicon oils and ? I use it on work boots and it leaves them dark and oily. Does anyone use it on saddles or other veg tan leather? I was recently contacted by someone who wanted me to clean their dressage saddle and replace the billets. They had applied lots (?) of Saddle Oil to soften the leather and weren't happy with the results. I didn't see the saddle and told them to bring it to me after they clean it thoroughly with detergent (Murphy's Oil Soap, castile soap, or dish washing liquid) then clean it again with saddle soap and lots of clean water. Had it in my hand today. "Leather oils, silicone and lanolin compounded for leather items". Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members SUP Posted September 5, 2024 Members Report Posted September 5, 2024 3 hours ago, AlZilla said: Leather oils, silicone and lanolin compounded for leather items" I wonder what they mean by 'leather oils'? Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members dikman Posted September 6, 2024 Members Report Posted September 6, 2024 20 hours ago, SUP said: I wonder what they mean by 'leather oils'? Whatever they want it to? It's a very vague term but sounds good to the uninformed. Based on looking at the MSDS for many such products it's a safe bet that the major constituent of virtually all of these products is the ubiquitous mineral oil. Probably the cheapest bulk oil for them to use. Add (very) small amounts of lanolin, beeswax or some other natural product, along with something to make it smell nice, and you have a relatively cheap-to-make product that is often described as "all-natural ingredients" and can be sold for a high profit margin. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members SUP Posted September 6, 2024 Members Report Posted September 6, 2024 As long as it is mineral oil, I have no issues with it. It is an inert oil on leather, I've discovered. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
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