Pecard in EU?

[Blackboxr1200S]

Hi,
Pecard question.
Been using the "search", but no luck.
Anyone aware of any dealer in EU for Pecard or a worthy alternative available in Europe?
Looking to try this Pecard, looks like this stuff works magic, if I can believe the reviews.

Thanks
Peter

 

[Chandler]

Many will tell you Pecards is just re-branded petroleum jelly -- and I tend to believe them.

 

[Royalcrown32]

Hi,

Here's one in the UK:

Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing - About Us

In Europe we supply Pecard Antique Leather Dressing for delivery worldwide - restores, rejuvenates, revitalises, softens, moisturises, repels water - prevents hardening and cracking.

www.antiqueleatherdressing.co.uk

I always use this leather dressing. Made in Holland:

Leather grease

Ledercrème / Ledervet is een product om leder regelmatig te onderhouden. Trekt goed in de poriën van het leder en houd het leder soepel. Conserveert het leder en is te gebruiken op werkschoenen, motorkleding, meubelen, tassen, jassen, zadels, hoofdstellen, etc. Altijd op een onopvallende plaats...

rapide-bv.nl

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

Many will tell you Pecards is just re-branded petroleum jelly -- and I tend to believe them.

OK looks like you're not convinced. I never used it, so no clue.
It is a brand that pops up a lot, when it comes to leather care.

@Royalcrown32
UK also tricky ordering there.
The NL product is a valid option. Thanks.

 

[Chandler]

OK looks like you're not convinced.

Sorry, I think you missed my point -- which was, if you can't find Pecards where you are, a trip to the drug store for some petroleum jelly would probably work just as well.

FWIW -- I used Pecards many years ago, still have a big tub. It works okay, but I tried the antique dressing on a very old (1950s), stiff and dried out leather jacket. Really didn't work any magic to bring it back to life. YMMV.

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

Sorry, I think you missed my point -- which was, if you can't find Pecards where you are, a trip to the drug store for some petroleum jelly would probably work just as well.

FWIW -- I used Pecards many years ago, still have a big tub. It works okay, but I tried the antique dressing on a very old (1950s), stiff and dried out leather jacket. Really didn't work any magic to bring it back to life. YMMV.

Sorry yes, misunderstood the comment somehow.
Ok noted.

 

[flyincowboy]

To me one of the best LEATHER CARE stuff is AVALIAIBLE IN ANY GOOD EQUESTRIAN STORE

 

[DylanDog]

Requests for leather conditioners will normally result in numerous recommendations for a whole variety of products but one alternative to Pecards which is fairly widely available is Ko Cho Line.

For some years I’ve used Ko Cho Line on leather boots, jackets, belts and other leather items. It has the look and consistency of raspberry jam, is very easy to apply and for me does the job.

It’s reasonably priced and although it can easily be bought online in the UK it may also be available in the EU.

Carr & Day & Martin Ko-Cho-Line Leather Dressing

Ko-Cho-Line Leather Dressing is a thick grease to protect and revive saddlery leather. A unique thick, pink grease which protects leather from mould and mildew when in storage. Ko-Cho-Line will not rot stitching and can be used on metal to prevent rusting. This specially formulated conditioner...

redmillsstore.co.uk

 

[Ritchy]

I use Delara vegetable fat available on Amazon and it works well.

https://amzn.eu/d/hcODeZ8

 

[Chandler]

Requests for leather conditioners will normally result in numerous recommendations for a whole variety of products but one alternative to Pecards which is fairly widely available is Ko Cho Line.

For some years I’ve used Ko Cho Line on leather boots, jackets, belts and other leather items. It has the look and consistency of raspberry jam, is very easy to apply and for me does the job.

It’s reasonably priced and although it can easily be bought online in the UK it may also be available in the EU.

Carr & Day & Martin Ko-Cho-Line Leather Dressing

Ko-Cho-Line Leather Dressing is a thick grease to protect and revive saddlery leather. A unique thick, pink grease which protects leather from mould and mildew when in storage. Ko-Cho-Line will not rot stitching and can be used on metal to prevent rusting. This specially formulated conditioner...

redmillsstore.co.uk

Not suitable for aniline leather. Beware.

 

[DylanDog]

I saw that ‘warning’ on the tin when I first started using Ko-Cho-Line some years ago but I’ve tried it on many types of leather, including aniline, and haven’t noticed any adverse effects.
I can understand that it and other similar products shouldn’t be used on suede, nubuck and possibly some natural or lighter coloured leathers but am not sure why it’s not recommended for aniline. I guess it’s possible it may darken leather as the info on the tin also warns about it but I’ve never found this to be a problem.

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

LOL ... plenty of alternatives indeed.
And most of these easy to get in EU.

Thanks guys.

 

[Southoftheborder]

I'm pretty sure it would be easy to make your own. As above it’s just petroleum jelly with added waxes. I used plain Vaseline or other none branded PJ on my shearlings for years and when I tried Pecard for the first time I didn’t really notice any difference.

 

[flyincowboy]

RULE OF THUMB stay away from petroleum products for your leather goods.

 

[DylanDog]

RULE OF THUMB stay away from petroleum products for your leather goods.

I’ve seen this said before but not the reasons why.

Can you elaborate ?

 

[Micawber]

And down the leather treatment rabbit hole we go again

I saw that ‘warning’ on the tin when I first started using Ko-Cho-Line some years ago but I’ve tried it on many types of leather, including aniline, and haven’t noticed any adverse effects.
I can understand that it and other similar products shouldn’t be used on suede, nubuck and possibly some natural or lighter coloured leathers but am not sure why it’s not recommended for aniline. I guess it’s possible it may darken leather as the info on the tin also warns about it but I’ve never found this to be a problem.

I've used it on working [but not show] horse harness and day to day riding tack in the past. While it is ok for that application and will maintain a degree of suppleness and water resistance I found it can add a red tone and remains somewhat waxy.

 

[Micawber]

To me one of the best LEATHER CARE stuff is AVALIAIBLE IN ANY GOOD EQUESTRIAN STORE
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On your recommendation I bought a decent size tin of this and pleased I did. I like it and found it similar to the Oakwood treatment I mentioned here in the past.

 

[flyincowboy]

Working in a Saddlery- Upholstery shop and since years we have seen people using different stuff to clean and nourish leather . People come when it's always too late and dammage done . Been told to stay away from petroleum products because of this ... We use bee wax vegetable fat, coconut oil ,saddle soap and so on ! The BEST STUFF IS THE ONE WHO WORK THE WELL and keep your secret secret.

 

[DylanDog]

So, petroleum products will damage leather ? If so, any idea what the effects or causes might be ??

I’m really not trying to be contrary but it appears that the whole world of leather treatment, care and conditioning is often very contradictory. It creates a dilemma as to what might be best practise because it seems that for every recommendation there’s a note of caution. As an example: I believe it’s been said in a number of threads that John Chapman of Good Wear uses vaseline as a conditioner.

 

[Micawber]

In the end you have to decide what works best for you. The multitude of threads and posts on the subject of leather treatments / conditioners on here over the years, often containing contradictory opinions and views illustrates that it is a case of each to their own based on personal knowledge and experience.

As an aside, I have a friend, a master harness maker, who will not entertain the use of Neatsfoot Oil saying that it eventually rots stitching and expands leather fibres thus eventually weakening the piece. I know others, end users, who will happily coat their harness and tack in the stuff saying it never did their gear any harm. This will include many old boys who worked horses on the land who regularly oiled leather gear and used it for donkeys years.