Pecard Treatment

[tda003]

I have never tried Pecards - or for that mater any leather treatment other than saddle soap - on any of my flight jackets. I gave this a try on a not particularly valuable G-1. I'm impressed with it. I used very little, just a light film on my finger, and rubbed in well. These are the before and after pictures. I'll do the rest of the jacket and look to see if the treatment lasts after a few weeks and when I remember.

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[Chandler]

I like Pecard's, myself -- pretty sure Danner's branded shoe dressing is made for them by Pecard's.

But, as has been pointed out previously, it's pretty much just petroleum jelly.

Oh, and I wouldn't call saddle soap a leather "treatment." If you only clean leather with saddle soap and not treat it after, it's gonna dry out like onion skin!

 

[tda003]

Actually, before the jackets, I used Lexol and Mercedes Benz products. I owned 5 of them and their products worked great on the leather upholstery. Certainly made for them by another company. On my hunting boots, I use a magic treatment made by a friend from some mixture of deer ingredients which I am told contains deer brains. I don't use it on other products. Maybe if I find a dead jacket, I'll try it and all the others on different parts.

 

[tda003]

As to saddle soap, it really depends on which brand and how much water it contains. I've had quite good results using bar soap containing glycerin and a wrung out sea sponge, letting it sit and wiping it off 1st with a damp terry cloth and then a dry towel. My friends grand daughter is still using a Steuben saddle that I bought used in 1971 and that's the only treatment is ever had and still looking good.

 

[Chandler]

Maybe if I find a dead jacket, I'll try it and all the others on different parts.

My cousin has a nice deerhide jacket he had made from a trophy one year, I'll have to ask what he uses to treat it.

 

[Paul Glover]

I have been using pecards for years now, on both leather and sheepskin including original shearling ( irvins, B3, Anj4,D1) I have always had positive results.
Some of the jackets I have owned for up to 20 years and in that time I havent noticed any deterioration in the strength or appearance .

 

[Chandler]

My friends grand daughter is still using a Steuben saddle that I bought used in 1971 and that's the only treatment is ever had and still looking good.

Just a guess, but I'll bet a saddle is made a little differently than a jacket.

My experience with saddle soap, on boots and jackets (and car seats), is that it's great for cleaning, but you definitely need some rejuvenating treatment to counter all the oils that get stripped out.

 

[Chandler]

I have been using pecards for years now, on both leather and sheepskin including original shearling ( irvins, B3, Anj4,D1) I have always had positive results.

Interesting, I've only ever used spray mink oil on sheepskin. How do you get the Pecard's to spread on and into the sheepskin?

 

[Paul Glover]

Sorry if I have used the incorrect terminology, by sheepskin I mean shearling jackets, I own several original ww2 Irvins, B3,s etc and most of them when purchased were as stiff as a board!.
Contrary to some peoples opinion both the coated shearling (outer side) and the leather bindings react well to a thin coat of pecards applied usually by hand without any form of applicator.
I find that I can gauge how much each section of leather (or shearling) needs by the feeling . I then leave the jacket for a while before removing any excess with a soft cloth.
Sorry I dont have any before or after photos but all my jackets seem to benefit from usually an annual treatment depending on what use they have had.

 

[busdrivermike]

I love pecards, I use the clear no dye stuff as it leaves the wearing
It initially darkens but once in the scars and marks stay
I get mine from the local Harley shop in the parts department, it’s labeled
Harley but made by pecards.
interestingly in there clothing/jacket section they sell other leather products but the
Pecards in in the parts dept.

 

[PeterRocco]

I have never tried Pecards - or for that mater any leather treatment other than saddle soap - on any of my flight jackets. I gave this a try on a not particularly valuable G-1. I'm impressed with it. I used very little, just a light film on my finger, and rubbed in well. These are the before and after pictures. I'll do the rest of the jacket and look to see if the treatment lasts after a few weeks and when I remember.View attachment 69829View attachment 69830.

 

[PeterRocco]

Hi. I just received a Willis and Geiger M445 Sheepskin Coat leather was in Great Condition but very dry. I used Pecards Regular Conditioner not the one for antique leather. See the difference. I first tried Bick 4 on a small area but I felt it did nothing for the dryness. What do you think?

 

[Micawber]

Hi. I just received a Willis and Geiger M445 Sheepskin Coat leather was in Great Condition but very dry. I used Pecards Regular Conditioner not the one for antique leather. See the difference. I first tried Bick 4 on a small area but I felt it did nothing for the dryness. What do you think?

A tiny amount goes a long way. The mistake some make is to use too much and then wonder why the finish goes sticky or turns white further down the road. Use sparingly and then wear the jacket as much as possible.

 

[PeterRocco]

A tiny amount goes a long way. The mistake some make is to use too much and then wonder why the finish goes sticky or turns white further down the road. Use sparingly and then wear the jacket as much as possible.

Hi. Thank You for the great advice.