cleaning a cue case

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I have an Instroke black leather cue case with the brass hardware that I am trying to clean without damaging.

I have used Brasso on some of the rivets in a couple of small areas just to test it out and it seems to want to strip off the brass finish.

I have also tried cleaning the case with Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner in a small area and was not too impressed. It didn't seem to make much of a difference.

What have you used that works well?
 
The Best thing to do is maybe pay a visit to the local leather craftsman or Saddle And Tack shop. I woulden't advise doing anything yourself unless you know what your doing. That being said, I would Maybe contact another case maker/ Leather Smith. Contact Brian Bonner of Nittany Leather, Here on thr fourms his User ID is Rangercap.
-Vinnie

BTW: He makes an awesome case at awesome Prices, Check out his site www.nittanyleather.com
 
Some brass rivets are solid brass, and have a coating of clear coat to keep them from tarnishing. So if you polish them, that is fine, but you'll have to do it more often, since the protectant will be gone. That is a secret the soldiers use to shine their uniform grade insignia to a super high shine.. you have to strip off the finish to get to the metal, but you can get a helluva shine with brasso...

Some "brass rivets" are actually brass plated, but using brasso won't harm them, but it will remove the clear coat, if there is any. You best bet is to test a rivet under the lid first. Also look at the rivets at the bottom of the case for rust.

One you start to polish them, you have to keep at it, and if you get some residue in the corners and such, just use an old toothbrush to clean it out.

I have never used Lexol, but you could try Fiebings Leather Sheen, or Nixwax products. They are a water based leather polish/waterproofer. They work well, and can be buffed to a shine.

Brian
www.nittanyleather.com
 
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