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| Author: | Sooner [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Breitling strap care question |
Just purchased a new Breitling leather strap for my Steelfish. It's a real beauty and I'm debating whether or not I should treat the backside to minimize the effects of perspiration. With all of my other (cheaper) leather straps, I've always applied mink oil to the inner surface, but I'm a little hesitant to do the same with this one, just because it's considerably more expensive and the mink oil will permanently alter the appearance. At the same time, I live in a warm climate and feel like I should do something to address the perspiration issue. Just to be clear, I'm only talking about the underside of the strap. Any helpful suggestions? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling strap care question |
Not used mink oil, but conditioning isn't a bad idea. Breitling has a leather conditioner that you can sometimes get as a giveaway (they don't seem to sell it). I ride (horses), and have found some of the products designed for saddles work well. Currently liking Absorbine Horseman's One Step and Fiebings Four Way Leather Care. The Absorbine is a cream - http://www.absorbine.com/products/leath ... onditioner and works really well. The Fiebings is a liquid / spray and I tend to use that as just a quick 'top up'. I tend to use them on the back only, but they should be OK on the front too. |
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| Author: | gold18 [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling strap care question |
This may sound strange to you but I use decoration tape(for paint purposes) It is not uncomfortable - absorbs - can`t be seen - when worn out, replace it..... It preserves the inner from looking shabby... My strap still looks like day 1..... |
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| Author: | geralder [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling strap care question |
Use the same high quality conditioner/cleaner as you use on your cars leather seats |
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling strap care question |
gold18 wrote: This may sound strange to you but I use decoration tape(for paint purposes) It is not uncomfortable - absorbs - can`t be seen - when worn out, replace it..... It preserves the inner from looking shabby... My strap still looks like day 1..... I don't know if this is genius or tacky. either way I commend you good sir on your solution to this problem. No offense |
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| Author: | gold18 [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling strap care question |
thomasenlow1 wrote: gold18 wrote: This may sound strange to you but I use decoration tape(for paint purposes) It is not uncomfortable - absorbs - can`t be seen - when worn out, replace it..... It preserves the inner from looking shabby... My strap still looks like day 1..... I don't know if this is genius or tacky. either way I commend you good sir on your solution to this problem. No offense 
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| Author: | Sooner [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling strap care question |
Thanks all. I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be committing a regrettable and irreversible mistake by treating the back of the strap, and it sounds like I wouldn't be. |
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