Which pecards to use?

[jinxed]

One of the first things I picked up on when trying to absorb all the info here, is that Pecards and Indy gear go hand in hand.

Now, I'm NOT going to admit that in just a few short weeks I might have ordered a hat, whip, holster, pants, a jacket...wait, two jackets....AHEM...um nevermind...

Anyway, suffice it to say, I MAY be in the need for some leather conditioner. Despite all the mentions of it, I cannot discern which type to get? Because it's mentioned almost exclusively as just "pecards" I thought there would be one, but when I search for it, I see there are several varieties. As far as I know, I have no need to darken anything, so I'll assume I don't need brown. But am I looking for lotion, cream, paste, or other? Maybe I need different products for jacket and whip? That said, is there a vendor (U.S.) that is preferred amongst the COW?

Sorry to be such a greenhorn, but my searching came up empty.

[Michaelson]

I really like the Pecards Leather lotion (it's really a jell) that penetrates deeper than regular Pecards, but isn't as tacky as standard Pecards either.

Just works great on all forms of smooth leather.

Regards! Michaelson

[ChrisMD]

I'll second M's suggestion on the Pecard's jell type lotion. Ive used it and it REALLY lasts. My jackets feel "healthy" for a lot longer than other stuff I've used. Heck M even uses it on his toast when he's in a pinch.


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[Indiana Jeff]

In terms of on your whip, the Pecards is fine to use.

The danger is in over conditioning a whip. Too much and the strands can stretch/swell and the braiding will loosen.

As taught to me by our own Bullwhip Borton, put a healthy dab of Pecards in you palm and run your hand down the length of the whip a few times. You should only have to do this once or twice a year at most.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Cajunkraut]

All great advice.

I prefer Lexol for jackets, and leave the Pecard for the "working" leather gear.

+1 on Jeff's whip conditioning. I spread the the dab around in my hands before applying like one would with a skin lotion or sunscreen. You probably have to do this a few times to cover the whip, but it assures a more thin, even coat.

From David Morgan's website:

Leather dressing is important. A dry whip loses its strength, and one with the wrong dressing may lose strength and/or stretch out of shape. Do not dress a whip with tallow, neatsfoot oil, or any light oils. We recommend Pecard Leather Dressing. Whips to be stored should be kept in light cool conditions, and given a thin coat of Pecard Dressing every six months. Whips in use may be dressed somewhat more often. Whips used in hot, dry, or dusty conditions, and whips used in the wet, may need frequent dressing. Falls on whips last better if kept well dressed at all times.