Is There A Way To Clean Dirt Off Veg Tan?

[JerseyFirefighter]

So I got a little shop crud on my unfinished strap and was wondering if there was any product or method I can use to clean it. It hasnt heen sealed. Just hate to have to waste a strap. Color was supposed to remain natural. Thanks in advance.

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Edited February 29, 2016 by JerseyFirefighter

[Colt W Knight]

Depends on the crud. Have you stitched or lined it yet?

[JerseyFirefighter]

No stitching no lining. Used my press to emboss some stamps and I must have gotten my hand dirty on the press. No lining or stitching. Just conditioning and finish coat left.

Truth be told it may be either a grease or rub off from black latigo :/

Edited February 29, 2016 by JerseyFirefighter

[dirtclod]

I've had good luck with lime juice getting a dirty spot off.

[JerseyFirefighter]

Well of there is one thing I have is lime juice (oddly enough) ill give it a try. Dropping some straps off to guys in person tomorrow. This one was a late entry, however id love to knockem all out in one trip. Will report back with results.

Edited February 29, 2016 by JerseyFirefighter

[Colt W Knight]

I really like using Fiebings saddle soap. It cleans and conditions, plus it dries clean. Getting your tooling wet may cause it to swell and loose definition though.

[JerseyFirefighter]

The lime juice took almost all of the spotting off. Considering its utility use absolute perfection (staring for imperfections) is not an issue. Thank you for the input. Time to scrub all my stuff down and create a section for natural stuff vs dyed.

[dirtclod]

I'm glad it worked for ya.

[Nuttish]

2-5% solution of oxalic acid lightly applied with a soft cloth and immediately wiped off works nicely. It is a mild bleaching agent.

Barkeeper's Friend contains oxalic acid but I do not know in what concentration.

Driveway rust cleaner is 99% oxalic acid.

Wear gloves.