HOW TO APPLY OBENAUF'S® PRODUCTS

HEAVY DUTY LP

Approximately every six to eight weeks, condition your boots lightly. Recommended to apply by hand, as body temperature helps melt LP into the leather. Allow 1 hour between treatments and buff off excess. Two applications will last much longer in severely wet conditions. Not recommended for suede and if color change is a concern.

How to apply Obenauf's® preservatives together: Leather Oil must be applied in the recommended manner before applying Heavy Duty LP.

Apply Leather Oil every three to six months using the provided dauber applicator. For larger items use a clean cloth. Allow to absorb for a few minutes, then buff off excess with cloth. When treating furniture, apparel, or larger items, work from one corner and gradually cover entire surface with an equal amount of oil. Not recommended for suede and if color change is a concern.

Test first in a small, inconspicuous area to be sure you are pleased with the effect. Your leather may darken. Migration of oil through all fiber layers may take 7 days to show actual final color. Penetration will vary as leather density varies considerably in different areas due to thickness, dryness, and texture. Also, absorption depends on what finish has been put on the leather and what products have been applied previously.

How to apply Obenauf's Oil: the recommended approach is to apply one treatment at room temperature. Wait a few minutes but no longer than 1 hour for proper absorption, and buff to remove any excess oil. You may apply a second application. Do Not Saturate.

WATER SHIELD

Water Shield waterproofs most fabrics and suede. It can be used on smooth leather as an extra protection however, apply only after Obenauf's leather preservative. Test in a hidden area if color change is a concern.

How to apply Obenauf's Water Shield: Shake the bottle vigorously. Holding the bottle 6 to 8 inches away from the surface, spray in an even crisscross pattern. Two to four applications may be required. Allow 1 hour to cure between applications. Waterproofing improves and lasts longer with multiple applications. After final application, rinse out the sprayer by pumping hot water through it to avoid clogging.

Obenauf’s ® leather cleaner, CLEANIT, is an excellent liquid cleaner. Directions for use on smooth leather:

Shake the bottle vigorously. Remove heavy dirt with a soft brush. Spray on entire surface. If necessary, agitate with a soft bristled brush. Wipe clean with a cloth. Heavily soiled areas may require soaking for one minute. Repeat if necessary. Allow your leather items to dry fully before conditioning with Leather Oil or Heavy Duty LP.

How to apply CLEANIT to porcelain, ceramic tile, stainless steel, and painted surfaces (walls): Spray generously onto a damp sponge for cleaning dirty surface. Rub in a circular motion. After cleaning, remove the dirty solution from the surface with a clean, wet sponge. If necessary, repeat cleaning step before drying. Dry with a clean cloth.

For cleaning motorcycles and auto wheels etc: Wash with clean water to remove heavy soil. Spray CLEANIT directly onto the chrome fenders and wheels and allow to soak for a minute. If necessary, agitate with a soft brush. Rinse clean. Dry with a clean, lint free cloth.

LEATHER CARE GUIDELINES

• For maximum protection on boots, apply a second coat of Heavy Duty LP for very wet conditions
• Test carefully in an inconspicuous area if darkening is a concern
• Do not saturate any leather when using the Leather Oil
• Melt the leather preservative for easier application
• Be Cool! Temperatures over 100 degrees may harm leather. Never heat in an oven or near a fire
• Avoid extreme heat which can cause delamination of the glue bond on footwear
• Remove mud before it dries and draws the oils out of the leather
• Clean leather regularly to remove corrosive residues
• Hang boots upside down and remove boot laces during the drying process
• It's better to apply a protective coating of leather preservative prior to exposure rather than trying to restore leather after it is damaged
• Old Firefighter's Trick: Set your boots in a plastic bag in the sun briefly, after applying Heavy Duty LP
• Oil your leather before storing it to avoid dry rot, premature cracking, mold, mildew, and bacterial growth