Wested Horsehide...which Pecards?

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:32 am

I searched but , well, every post has 'Pecards' in it. I also read the sticky on Pecards, but still am unsure -Lotion, Dressing, Weatherproof Dressing or Creme (Jell)?
What does everyone use when they generically say 'I 'Pecarded it'? As it applies to the jackets...the smooth leather not the Novapelle.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:24 am

I'd recommend the creme (jell). It has less bees wax, and helps a stiff leather break in and become softer in a shorter period of time.

That's what it was specifically forumulated to do.

Regards! Michaelson

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:45 am

great! thanks.

Road Warrior · Post by **Road Warrior** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:26 am

Go real easy whatever you use. Any horsehide has a tight grain, and if you have a Wested that hasn't been beat-up much most of whatever you put on it will probably just sit on the surface. I own 3 horsehide jackets, and have never treated them with anything. It's naturally water resistant to begin with, and most manufacturers don't recommend any treatment be applied for 5 to 10 years, if ever.

Of course, it can't hurt, but it probably won't do much either.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:56 am

Well, the GOOD think about using the Pecards standard (or jell for that matter) is if he DOESN'T soak all the way in and just lays there, apply low heat from a hand dryer to the location until the product liquifies, then wipe it off with a clean cotton rag.

That's all there is to it!
;-)
Regards! Michaelson

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:23 pm

Road Warrior, you were right on! I pecard creamed it (M is right, is IS a jell!) and I let it sit on there for a day and a half, and well, it just sat on there! Didn't soak in any that I can tell.
Horsey is tuff stuff.