Club Obi Wan

Hello All,

I just used the standard / classic Pecards on my new Wested Goatskin. It seems that even though the Pecards softened, darkened, and reduced the the shine of the Goatskin leather, it has made my jacket kinda "tacky" or "oily." Has anyone experienced this before with their Goatskins by using the Classic Pecards? Any suggestions?

High Regards,
Captain D

Hi,
Sounds like you might have put too much on. Michaelson posted a fix earlier that might help you:
http://www.indygear.com/community/forum ... php?t=1978

Good Luck!

Use that procedure, and you'll get that finish cleared right up. It's a bit late now, but just as a point of discusion I NEVER use standard Pecards on goatskin....I use the jell. It softens goatskin and horsehide up a bit better and faster, and doesn't leave that tacky feeling finish. Regards. Michaelson

Thanks guys for writing!

I feel embarassed now by using the Standard Pecards for my Goatskin, lol. I have used the hair dryer method and the jacket seems less "damp" for sure now. But, do you think that the Standard Pecards treated my Goatskin jacket okay or not, or do you think that I should buy the jell and re-do the entire jacket again? One last question, can the Standard Pecards be used on a Lambtouch cowhide? I have a few non-Indy / Wested leather items in my home made out of Lambtouch Cowhide, so is Standard Pecards safe to use on that leather? Thank you for writing!

Highest Regards,
Captain D

I recommend the standard dressing on cowhide, like the new finish (though I still lean more toward the jell, or even the motorcycle leather lotion for the new finish myself), or renewing any distressed cowhide. DO NOT USE ON LAMBTOUCH COWHIDE!! Did I type that loud enough. (grins) Use the motorcycle leather lotion on the lambtouch cowhide or lambskin. No, your goatskin is perfectly protected, and you don't have to do another thing to your jacket. Regards. Michaelson

Hey there Michaelson!

Thank you for writing! I'll have to get me some of the Pecards Jell, it definitely sounds more effective and effecient for my leather items. Thanks again!

Highest Regards,
Captain D

More than happy to help, my friend. Regard. Michaelson

Hey Michaelson:

Did you, or someone else once tell us that the Motorcycle
lotion was the same as the regular lotion from Pecards, just
with a different name.

I have some of the regular lotion, in the 32 oz size, and it kinda
has the same consistancy as hand cream you buy for humans.
With a slightly off white color to it. Is this the same as the motorcycle
lotion you speak of?

I know the jell is just the regular Pecards paste without the wax,
and the jell is clear, with hardly any color to it, and the paste has
a yellowish color to it.

Just wondering...

Flathead

The lotion you have is the motorcycle leather lotion, and is just like Lexol. You describe the other two right on the money. Regards. Michaelson