Lets clear some things up about Pecards different products
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 3:36 pm
I will attempt to describe each product and some tidbits about do's and don'ts.
Leather Dressing
Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. Using fingers, work the dressing into the leather until evenly distributed. Only use a very thin coat with each application. Let the leather absorb as much as it needs (usually within 24 hours) and buff off excess with a soft, lint-free cloth.
I personally like using the Leather Dressing the best. It lasts long between coatings and has the best water repellency of them all in my opinion. The only problem is that it takes some elbow grease to apply and buff off large areas of leather and it may darken some lighter colored leathers. Also, it produces a slight sheen to the leather since it has a blend of waxes in it.
Shoe/Boot Oil
Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. Apply by either spraying or pouring a small amount of oil on a soft cloth. Apply the oil evenly over the leather in a thin layer. Let the leather absorb the oil (usually only a couple minutes). Wipe off any excess.
The Boot Oil has the *exact* same ingredients as the Leather Dressing. They just have different amount of each. The problem with the oil is that some people just plain use too much at one time. Light thin coats swiped on with a cloth is just the ticket with this product. Over saturation can cause problems.
Leather Lotion Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. Apply by either spraying or pouring a small amount of lotion on a soft cloth. Apply the lotion evenly over the leather in a thin layer. Let dry (usually only several minutes) and buff with a clean cloth. The lotion is best used where a shiny surface is not necessary.
The Leather Lotion is a water based product (unlike the dressing and oil). This means that the carrying agent is water so it will evaporate quickly and will leave the protectant (a polymer) behind to coat the leather fibers. This is a great product for new leathers that are coated with a thin polymer coating (most new care interiors and home furniture have this for stain protection). On un-coated leathers (like most of your jackets and boots) this product will provide good protection and won't darken the leather any.
Weatherproof Dressing
Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. With a clean cloth, apply dressing to leather in a thin layer. Let the leather absorb the dressing over a period of time (usually within 24 hours) and buff off excess. Re-apply dressing in scuffed up areas if needed.
The Weatherproof Dressings have almost the exact same ingredients as the Leather Dressing but we've added tints to help cover scrapes and scuffs that occur over time. If you want your leather to be a little bit darker then use the Weatherproof dressing until it darkens to your liking. Switch over to the Classic Leather Dressing to keep the leather the new shade.
Jell Dressing
Whats the story with the Jell Dressing?? I had originally called it Pecards Cream Dressing but after speaking with Michaelson he convinced me that it had the consistency of a jell more than a cream. Unfortunately we had already printed the labels so it will be a cream until the labels run out and we have to print again.
The jell has the *exact* same ingredients as the dressing and oil, with the exception of beeswax. It is for you people that don't have the patience to let gravity and leather do its thing. The jell will soak into the leather faster than the dressing and allow you to relax your leathers sooner than if you were using the dressing exclusively.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Loco
Leather Dressing
Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. Using fingers, work the dressing into the leather until evenly distributed. Only use a very thin coat with each application. Let the leather absorb as much as it needs (usually within 24 hours) and buff off excess with a soft, lint-free cloth.
I personally like using the Leather Dressing the best. It lasts long between coatings and has the best water repellency of them all in my opinion. The only problem is that it takes some elbow grease to apply and buff off large areas of leather and it may darken some lighter colored leathers. Also, it produces a slight sheen to the leather since it has a blend of waxes in it.
Shoe/Boot Oil
Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. Apply by either spraying or pouring a small amount of oil on a soft cloth. Apply the oil evenly over the leather in a thin layer. Let the leather absorb the oil (usually only a couple minutes). Wipe off any excess.
The Boot Oil has the *exact* same ingredients as the Leather Dressing. They just have different amount of each. The problem with the oil is that some people just plain use too much at one time. Light thin coats swiped on with a cloth is just the ticket with this product. Over saturation can cause problems.
Leather Lotion Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. Apply by either spraying or pouring a small amount of lotion on a soft cloth. Apply the lotion evenly over the leather in a thin layer. Let dry (usually only several minutes) and buff with a clean cloth. The lotion is best used where a shiny surface is not necessary.
The Leather Lotion is a water based product (unlike the dressing and oil). This means that the carrying agent is water so it will evaporate quickly and will leave the protectant (a polymer) behind to coat the leather fibers. This is a great product for new leathers that are coated with a thin polymer coating (most new care interiors and home furniture have this for stain protection). On un-coated leathers (like most of your jackets and boots) this product will provide good protection and won't darken the leather any.
Weatherproof Dressing
Apply when the leather is between 60-80 degrees F. With a clean cloth, apply dressing to leather in a thin layer. Let the leather absorb the dressing over a period of time (usually within 24 hours) and buff off excess. Re-apply dressing in scuffed up areas if needed.
The Weatherproof Dressings have almost the exact same ingredients as the Leather Dressing but we've added tints to help cover scrapes and scuffs that occur over time. If you want your leather to be a little bit darker then use the Weatherproof dressing until it darkens to your liking. Switch over to the Classic Leather Dressing to keep the leather the new shade.
Jell Dressing
Whats the story with the Jell Dressing?? I had originally called it Pecards Cream Dressing but after speaking with Michaelson he convinced me that it had the consistency of a jell more than a cream. Unfortunately we had already printed the labels so it will be a cream until the labels run out and we have to print again.
The jell has the *exact* same ingredients as the dressing and oil, with the exception of beeswax. It is for you people that don't have the patience to let gravity and leather do its thing. The jell will soak into the leather faster than the dressing and allow you to relax your leathers sooner than if you were using the dressing exclusively.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Loco