How to take care of exotic leather wraps?

I'm a big fan of 303 Protectant. I have used it on leather wraps and like the results. Also use it on cue cases. Test first.
 
Bicks #4 leather cleaner conditioner. Saw this recommended by another member awhile back & it is the stuff. Works great, no wax or petroleum distillates either. I recommend it highly
 
Anyone know if the Meguiar's leather conditioner would be okay? It's designed for leather seats but I'm unsure for exotic leather.
 
The link shows the entire product line. I like Gold Class but only use it on car seats. I swtiched to 303. Best bet would be post in Ask the Cue Maker.
 
I want to preface and say that I am not a cue builder... just a player that likes the best of things and keeps my cues and cases top notch. So my expertise is limted to reading AZ a lot, talking to previous product owners, logical reasoning, and generally great results from products used.

If you are cleaning any type of reptile wraps I would call superior cues and see what they suggest. They have a great reputations and a heck of a lot of wrap experience from what I have heard and read. It really is a whole different animal .... literally.

Naturally you will need to not rub against the grain and unlike leather, reptile scales may have different moisturization needs, and drying properties which may affect the scales' color more than the leathers grain that we are used to working with. The oils and creams used on leather goods may not have any similar effect on reptilian scales. I would definitely call a shop repair store and ask how they care for exotic skinned boots and etc.

THAT IS ALL I CAN SAY W REGARD TO EXOTIC REPTILE WRAPS....

Sorry to be wordy on the next section...... THE REST IS ABOUT LEATHERS:

I have not used anything on leather grips as they seem to stay clean with just the rubdown of my cue with a micro-towel. I really have not had any problem and like the distress look that comes with age and use. It certainly is ot dry or hard and the leather embossed elephant pattern has finally worked it's way from single uniform color to variations of lights and darks that I love.

(Sometimes I use a great wood cleaner "guardsman, anytime clean and polish for wood" which is a spray,used on my cue butts and after using it I just use the micro towel on my leather grip to pick up any chalk.

I do not like any shine from wood products, sprays or creams to get on my wrap. However, my leather grips have not needed any softening, but I can assure you that any of the below products if used just a little bit, would likely work well and absorb into the leather grips on a cue fine.

However, I have used saddle soap on an Instroke saddle/beautiful distressed cue (per previous owner advice) case and it works great as it cleans and keeps the case soft. I would likely try this on a leather grip that is old as it is not designed to do anything other than clean and soften... as opposed to the other 2 products that are designed to make leathers look and feel great, with much more chemicals being used.

I have a black talisman tribal case that I have used Meguire's Gold class leather cleaner on, after the previous owner advised such. That case is a beauty but keeping it black and perfect requires much more care than the distressed Instroke that I can throw in the trunk or anywhere without thought.

I talked to my shoe repair guy and decided to try lexol on the black case and I can tell you that the result was not noticeably different than the Meguires. I have seen Meguires used on Grease monkey garage on the history channel on a 40 yr old neglected leather upholstery, with amazing before and after shots... and of course it is used on leather of the most expensive cars in the world at the concours de elegance in pebble beach.

I am going to try and use lexol or meguires on my saddle case. I can tell you that I have gone over that case with saddle soap 3 or 4 x and that no matter what product I use either dirt or dye comes off on the cloth, but there is no change of color lifting off.
 
GoldCrown said:
The link shows the entire product line. I like Gold Class but only use it on car seats. I swtiched to 303. Best bet would be post in Ask the Cue Maker.
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Are you sure? The link provided in the original post goes to the specific product, works for me everytime I click on it. It's even stated in the URL that it's directing you to the gold class leather conditioner.
 
As you already use an automotive grade conditioner (IMHO, their gold class line is just fancy store-bought stuff and not good enough for the cost), I can suggest another automotive option as I am a boutique auto detailer.

For the cost, this will provide you with more product for a minimal increase in cost, and yield vastly better results than your Meguires.
http://www.autogeek.net/wg2600.html

I have used this product on NOBLE, Ferrari, Audi (R8 is semi-exotic) and Lotus leathers, and also on the elephant ear wrap on my cue. You will get a consistent, quality finish without any greasy, slick or tacky finish. Just apply thinly (microfiber cloth is key here) let the product dwell for a few minutes then buff off.
 
I use Kali Leather Life. It was recommended by my Boot repairman, for my Crocodile, Lizard and Ostridge boots. I can't imagine using an Automotive product on Exotic leather.
 
ZeroSkylineX said:
Are you sure? The link provided in the original post goes to the specific product, works for me everytime I click on it. It's even stated in the URL that it's directing you to the gold class leather conditioner.
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I am very sure. That's what I see on my iPhone. Will check on the puter.
ElLeon said:
As you already use an automotive grade conditioner (IMHO, their gold class line is just fancy store-bought stuff and not good enough for the cost), I can suggest another automotive option as I am a boutique auto detailer.

For the cost, this will provide you with more product for a minimal increase in cost, and yield vastly better results than your Meguires.
http://www.autogeek.net/wg2600.html

I have used this product on NOBLE, Ferrari, Audi (R8 is semi-exotic) and Lotus leathers, and also on the elephant ear wrap on my cue. You will get a consistent, quality finish without any greasy, slick or tacky finish. Just apply thinly (microfiber cloth is key here) let the product dwell for a few minutes then buff off.
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Meguires works very well. Not sure what is in that bottle but I used Leather Honey on a cue case and ruined it with too heavy of an application. Best bet is to spot test but that is hard to do on a cue without a sample piece.
 
All lizard wraps have a clear coating applied when they were finished at the factory, usually glossy. Assuming you have not worn through the coating all that is needed is to wipe your wrap down with a washcloth damp with a very weak water and dish soap solution followed by a washcloth damp with lukewarm water followed by a dry washcloth. Lizard is a skin with scales. It is not leather. Nothing you put on the wrap will penetrate the scales and the skin the scales are attached to don't need anything except a periodic cleaning as outlined above. Any kind of wax or anything else is not necessary and might do more harm than good. Some cuemakers and wrap installers have the knowledge of how to completely clean and refinish a lizard wrap to look like new. Good luck.
 
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