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I have an old holster from WW2. I believe german holds a 32auto and extra mag. The leather is a little dry and had some mildew on it from storage. What can I use to clean, protect and resore this holster?

Thanks

Bryan

A custom saddlemaker I know recommends "Bickmore Bick 4 Leather Conditioner". He uses it to renew old reins and bridles, but it can tough to find if you don't have a local saddle and tack shop.

I'd go to the local shoe repair shop and ask for Kiwi Leather Conditioner, Lexol PH Leather cleaner, or Lexol Leather Conditioner. Tell them what you want to do and if they don't have these products by name, they should have something similar. Basically you want any product, or combination of products, that will clean the leather and replenish some of the natural oils.

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Lexol will work fine. If it is really dried out, use Neatsfoot oil. Being a military flap holster you do not need to worry about the leather being really firm. If you use Lexol or Neatsfoot oil, put some of the liquid in a cup and heat it in the microwave until it is warm. Then rub into the leather with a soft cloth. Don't use too much at one time. Light coats work best. Leather holds oil extremely well and if you get too much on the leather, it will take quite a while for it to dissipate. Buff the holster with a cloth to remove excess oil and after a few days apply a coat of polish to the holster and rebuff. You should periodically apply polish to the leather to maintain the pH and seal the pores to prevent mildew

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I am a big fan of Lexol cleaner and conditioner. After it is dries I use a neutral shoe polish (wax), I beleive this is what Lou told me to do with his leather. Regards, Richard