kiddy1 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hi all, I have a pretty old leather Gun Slip that has been sat in a cupboard for many years as it’s in pretty poor condition overall, I then had a look at it and it’s gone mouldy from a water leak! Now I feel a bit guilty and as a little winter project I am going to try and restore it as best I can. The problem is that I have no idea where to start! Presumably I will need to ‘clean’ the leather and then condition/nourish it and then a final wax? Any advice/pointers will be gratefully received. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycooker Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Wear gloves that’s looks evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy1 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 think I’ll need a full forensic suit tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fuddster Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Nasty. I'd ask myself, is it sentimental or worth the effort? If not,bin it. If you want to make a start, I'd power wash it them slowly dry and feed the leather-dont know what to advise about the interior lining as not stated. Is it worth the effort? f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I would not power wash it .get a mould remover in a spray .if you get it to wet it will take ages to dry and probably crack .get some leather feed the type you use on leather jackets / sofas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy1 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I’m going to wash with saddle soap and a drop of bleach to kill the mould, let it air dry and then use neatsoil and apparently it should be as good as new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, kiddy1 said: I’m going to wash with saddle soap and a drop of bleach to kill the mould, let it air dry and then use neatsoil and apparently it should be as good as new! don't use neatsfoot - use KO-CHO-LINE as it is far better for the leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 with a bit of care that slip will look superb with the age it has.......................only suggestion is ..take it to a saddle maker and have a new shoulder strap made and fitted to it ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy1 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions chaps. I hadn’t even considered that as an option for the shoulder strap! I should have time in the next couple of weeks to crack on with this. I’ll make sure to post some before and after photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 i pointed this out to her good self last night , her professional opinion was uuurrrggghhh lol . she said , does it have a zip ? , and is it ok ?, the zip would be your biggest problem . she also said , the washing machine is a good option (yes you can wash leather if youre careful). itll be a really great looking bag once its cleaned up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 A light rub over with some warm soapy water should shift that mould, I would not use any bleach, then let it dry and then a series of coats of leather treatment ..Lynn, melb's wife recommended some to me which doesn't cost the earth for the gun slip she made me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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