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1952
 Post subject: Squeaky croc-strap!
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:58 am 
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Yes...croc. Not jock....! :lol:

My croc leather strap squeaks against the lugs every time I move my hand. Its driving me mad!

What can I apply to it to "lube" it up? Candlewax? Shoe polish? Oil?

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 Post subject: Re: Squeaky croc-strap!
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:17 am 
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Personally I'd just leave it as it will stop squeaking over time as it breaks in.

If you really wanted to use something I'd just use a leather care cream. Nothing more than that.

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 Post subject: Re: Squeaky croc-strap!
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:55 am 
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It would drive me crazy too. I think a touch of clear candle wax would work, or if it was me, I would put a small dab of lemon pledge on the squeaky spot using the end of a q-tip. Great lubricant and smells nice. I find that some leather products, creams etc can be a bit smelly. Do a sniff test before applying.

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 Post subject: Re: Squeaky croc-strap!
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:29 am 
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I think I'l try the wax as its relatively harmless.
I dont think I can wait for it to bed in....i'll be sectioned off by then!


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 Post subject: Re: Squeaky croc-strap!
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:00 am 
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This might not be the problem that your having but I've experienced on two of my breitlings that if the dealer use bracelet spring bars on a strap you will get this weird "creek-crackle" sound whenever you push down on the strap just where the spring bar is. In both cases I pointed it out to the dealer and it wasnt until they changed the spring bar before the problem went away.

Just a thought :idea:

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 Post subject: Re: Squeaky croc-strap!
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This morning i rubbed the strap edges and the spring bar on candle wax...guess what?

the strap is now silent! yippee! :D

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 Post subject: Re: Squeaky croc-strap!
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1952 wrote:
This morning i rubbed the strap edges and the spring bar on candle wax...guess what?

the strap is now silent! yippee! :D

Glad it all worked out! :D

That's a top tip from Mark there! :thumbsup:

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