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Hey Folks--this is great! Thanks to all. But it has brought up a point that I beleive I have not run across before--"Do Not USe Conditioners on latigos & strings". In all of the repair/restoration threads, there have been lots of advice n conditioners, etc., but there has not been mention of not using the conditioner on the strings/latigo, or at least that I remember. I would really appreciate someone explaining a little more on this subject while we're here....... Charlie

The latigo leather already has oils pentrated into it during the tanning process. Just work lots of saddle soap into your strings and latigo's when they are new and re-soap them every time you clean and condition the saddle. Oils on the latigo's will hold dirt to them more so than veg-tan. some latigo is called veg tanned latigo but it goes thru a different tanning process than skirting leather. greg

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Greg--thanks a bunch. So, let me ask this now. Some say they work saddle soap into leather without any water, while others soak the leather up and make real soap and suds,wipe it down, then let it dry.. which way do you recommend?

charlie

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I give my new strings and latigo's a quick dip in warm water then work lots of paste saddle soap into them. on a clean up job on a saddle I would use a sponge to dampen the strings slightly then soap. Greg

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Greg--thanks so much for your time and consideration---you have been a great help. Charlie

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