Leather Care

Quillin's Recommended Leather Care Process

Step 1: Initial Preparation Clean off any dirt or mud and allow the tack to thoroughly dry out Leather Care - Quillin Leather & Tack, Inc before beginning the cleaning process.

Step 2: Inspection Inspect for worn parts and make sure the stitching is intact Leather Care - Quillin Leather & Tack, Inc - this is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your leather goods.

Step 3: Saddle Soap Application   Quillins recommends Fiebing's Saddle Soap.Dampen a sponge or cloth, work up a lather, and wipe down the halter or tack. Avoid soaking it; too much water can stiffen or damage the leather Blog - Quillin Halter Maintenance and Repair - Custom Leather Halters & Handmade Leather Goods - Quillin Leather Paris, Kentucky. The key is to use just enough moisture to create a good lather without oversaturating the leather.

Step 4: Rinse Carefully Rinse off any soap residue with a clean Blog - Quillin Halter Maintenance and Repair - Custom Leather Halters & Handmade Leather Goods - Quillin Leather Paris, Kentucky damp cloth to ensure no soap buildup remains on the leather.  Should you elect to oil your leather item - allow the item to air dry completely BEFORE a light oil coating. 

Additional Conditioning Notes:

• Quillin recommends Lexol, saddle soap or Lexol Cleaner as their preferred products, noting that saddle soap "cleans and conditions in one step"
• For really dried out tack, they suggest it may require an oil such as neatsfoot to bring it back to life Leather Care - Quillin Leather & Tack, Inc
• For surface scratches on bridle leather, they recommend applying "a good quality leather conditioner or saddle soap with a soft cloth to buff out any surface scratches"

Quillin emphasizes using water-based cleaners that are "non oily and easy to use" Leather Care - Quillin Leather & Tack, Inc for regular maintenance of their handcrafted leather goods made from premium English bridle leather.

Hand Polished engraved name plates - We recommend Brasso or any quality leather cleaners. Our plates are deeply engraved, hand polished and hand inked - but are not the lacquered trophy styled plates you are used to seeing. Deep rich letters, bright finish that, in most cases, stays polished with everyday use.