Sno-Seal??

[Long John Tinfoil]

In the 20+ years that I've worn my LLBean "Flying Tigers" jacket, the only real care it got was the (very) occasional treatment with Sno-Seal - usually after both the jacket and I had been soaked through by rain, sleet or, once, falling in a river. I've been pleased with how this has worked for me, but I'd be curious to know other experiences and opinions.

I'm leaning towards getting a second mortgage to finance one of the SA jackets, and I know that Pecard's is the choice of most here, but I'm also inclined to stick with what I know.

(Come to think of it, maybe it was twice that we fell in a river.)

Long John

ADMIN/MODS. If this should be in Gear Care & Distressing please move

[toobacat]

I recently found a LL Bean flight jacket at an antique store and I used Lexol on it. I first used Lexol cleaner, then Lexol conditioner. A lot of folks recommend Lexol for sweatbands in hats before stretching. I never thought of using Sno-Seal, but I might try it.

[2-1B]

I am probably not much help here, as I've never used Pecards as well...but I wanted to let you know that I've used Sno-Seal for virtually 20 years myself on my Cooper TOD/LC jacket.

I have never been dissatisfied with it.

[raider 57]

I too used "Snowseal" for many years. Great for waterproofing hiking boots. I believe it has a wax-based material in it which helps the waterproofing.I also leaves leather a little shiny. Tends to have more of a chemical odor. I used it on my old Navy Flight jacket many times and it certainly kept the leather soft.
Pecards seems very similiar, but without the wax component to it. It also soaks into the leather a little better. Absolutely no smell to it.
Overall, I think they both work well to preserve leathers but now I most like Pecards for jackets. I don't think the waxy material in the Snowseal is neccessary on jackets and is more suitable for shoes/boots.
-raider 57

[Long John Tinfoil]

Thanx.

I've always been happy with it and wish I actually got around to using it more often. I'm especially interested to hear from someone who has experience with both products.

LJ

[TheMechanic]

Sno-Seal is Beeswax mixed with a few other things. I too have used it for years on all of my leather boots and even belts & slings, binocular cases etc. Never used it on a jacket though. I find it a little too waxy for a jacket but that's just me. It smells like honey too which could be a good thing.

[Louisiana Jones]

I use Montana Pitch-Blend on all of my leather gear.. jacket, boots, saddlebags, etc. They have both oils and thick dressings for every leather need.. and they smell pretty good too.