Proofhide

[Zen]

Isn't it the same as saddle soap?
I already have saddle soap :)

[malkin]

Proofide is wax based (with some oil) so it seals the leather.
Saddle soap is oil based and has some cleaner (surfactant).

[malkin]

I read it on the internet, so it must be true!

http://www.wallbike.com/accessories/proofide.html

[Zen]

dang :(

[Blueberry]

Wallbike - one of the few trustworthy internet sources:D

How 'bout snoseal? I seem to recall another credible source said that was OK...

[OakLeaf]

ewwww, I wouldn't put Snoseal on anything but shoes, and definitely not on a saddle. It's so gummy and yucky.

ETA: Snoseal specifically does say that it's made to "lubricate without softening (http://www.atsko.com/products/waterproofing/sno-seal.html)," so it sounds like it would be safe, if you don't mind the texture.

[Zen]

Proofhide ingredients:
Ingredients: Tallow, Cod oil, Vegetable Oil, Parrafin wax, Beeswax, Citronella oil.

Sno-Seal ingredients:
Beeswax and ???

[Blueberry]

Hmmm...sheldon said sno-seal and saddle soap were both OK.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/leather.html

CA

[malkin]

Proofide smells nice.
:)

[Zen]

I'm sot of leaning towards Sheldon's Neatsfoot oil method.
Who am I to doubt Sheldon?

[divingbiker]

I think I might have an extra tin of Proofhide if you want it, Zen.

[Zen]

Well I guess I'd be a fool to turn that down!
Thanks, DB.

Will it hurt to ride it before treating it?
The saddle, I mean. It may hurt my heinie though.

[divingbiker]

Well I guess I'd be a fool to turn that down!
Thanks, DB.

Will it hurt to ride it before treating it?
The saddle, I mean. It may hurt my heinie though.

Nah, I rode mine for a while before treating it. Maybe this weekend we can rendezvous for lunch somewhere and I can give it to you. Assuming I can find it, of course.