Cleaning Fenders

[morb]

Hi

I just got an older roping saddle from a guy at work. it's in pretty good shape, other than it needs a good cleaning.

The fenders are my biggest concern, they have years of dirt and sweat built up from about mid fender down making them darker and stiffer than the rest of the fender.

I have been reading the other posts about cleaning and one in particular says to remove the part to be cleaned and soak it in warm water and soap while scrubbing it clean, then use saddle soap and neats foot oil. has anyone used this method? or is there another way to get the fenders back in shape?

Thanks

Ron