Leather wrap conditioning

john coloccia

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Any tips for conditioning/softening an old leather wrap? This wrap is quite old (about 15 years old) and has sat unplayed. It's a little dried out and slick. I'd like to get it a little softened up and tacky.
 

jazznpool

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Any tips for conditioning/softening an old leather wrap? This wrap is quite old (about 15 years old) and has sat unplayed. It's a little dried out and slick. I'd like to get it a little softened up and tacky.

You might give Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner a try. Available at lots of places including WalMart. If it doesn't work out you can always have the wrap replaced.
 

Rybord

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You can rub in a couple of light coats of neatsfoot oil or even extra Virgin light olive oil!!

Google "oil for leather" as there are oils you can buy!!
 

Nuts4Tascarellas

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lexol

Lexol is a great product. One of the ingredients is lanolin. Maybe put it on once a year - and you will be all set.
 

john coloccia

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Thanks, I'll give the Lexol a try. Really, it's not that bad. I was playing with it tonight and it actually felt pretty good. Maybe my hands were just dirty/dry/whatever when I was fiddling with it. It's my first leather wrap, so I appreciate the advice.
 

Dave38

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I recommend you just play with it, it will change on it's own. It sounds like you never 'broke it in' for lack of a better term. I found that in my experience, leather wraps felt better with age and use. I prefer a leather wrap and never had to do anything to it except play with it.
Dave
 
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