Can this be used on leather? The G# and low C# pads on my tenor sax always stick and I can't find the dry powder lubricant anywhere.
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I can't answer about the leather question but Bike Aid Dri-Slide is not dry. It is a very thin wet lubercant that keeps surfaces moving smoothly. 4oz. will probably last a lifetime. A few drops 1 or 2, move the stuck parts several times and wipe up the residue with a paper towel. great product period.
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I would not use dri-slide on key pads. It's carried in a liquid which i would have to guess would not be good for the material making up the pads. However, i see available on Amazon all kinds of Teflon powders as well as molybdenum disulfide powders (MoS2 is the active ingredient in dri-slide) - if you're going to bother buying on Amazon, you might as well purchase the powder form of one of these lubricants, which is what seems to be more recommended for instrument keypads. I play the French horn, and i've used dri-slide on the valves, and even on the tubes, but i would never put it on the pads! Seems to me it would mess them up pretty nicely! I would not use dri-slide on key pads. It's carried in a liquid which i would have to guess would not be good for the material making up the pads. However, i see available on Amazon all kinds of Teflon powders as well as molybdenum disulfide powders (MoS2 is the active ingredient in dri-slide) - if you're going to bother buying on Amazon, you might as well purchase the powder form of one of these lubricants, which is what seems to be more recommended for instrument keypads. I play the French horn, and i've used dri-slide on the valves, and even on the tubes, but i would never put it on the... » Read More I would not use dri-slide on key pads. It's carried in a liquid which i would have to guess would not be good for the material making up the pads. However, i see available on Amazon all kinds of Teflon powders as well as molybdenum disulfide powders (MoS2 is the active ingredient in dri-slide) - if you're going to bother buying on Amazon, you might as well purchase the powder form of one of these lubricants, which is what seems to be more recommended for instrument keypads. I play the French horn, and i've used dri-slide on the valves, and even on the tubes, but i would never put it on the pads! Seems to me it would mess them up pretty nicely! « Show Less
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Don't use this its for motorcycle cables. I asked my brother who builds flutes and he said bear grease. Not sure where you get it though.
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I use anything soft like cotton rags or old washcloths and squirt the conditioner onto the rag, vice onto the leather. Then, just rub it onto the leather in circular or back and forth motion. It is actually very forgiving to apply and even if the leather looks 'wet' or darker and gets streaky why applying, it all evens out as it is absorbed and dries in. I rub hard to work it into and and really get into the crevices and seams on our furniture and car upholstery. When first applied, it looks like shiny, sticky honey, so don't freak out. It does not dry shiny nor sticky. Depending on the type of leather and the condition and temperatures, give it at least an hour or two to soak in. If you have older leather that has never been conditioned, think of it like skin that gets dried out-- literally and figuratively. It may take 2 or 3 applications to get it rehydrated. Applying it liberally the first time or two on our antique pieces seemed to work best. Also, this only works on REAL leather! Not patent leather, not pleather, not vinyls.
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i tried it with my husband's belt leather and makes the belt turn to new one.. no grease and no smell. my husband love it. ill post new photos just check it.
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i think we all have different an=mounts of moisture and texture on skin , depends on the area u stick it on. i would alcohol clean the area well before each use , so it free of oil . i also got Parker Labs Tensive Conductive Adhesive Gel, 50 g Tube, and use very lightly only after pad becomes less sticky worked well .
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I've never tried it on my leather furniture because I have a special oil just for that. I do spray it around my leather furniture and it doesn't bother it.
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I only used it on leather, however, I feel it would work. It is like a pliable glue. I added to the mix a little leather paint to the glue, it matched the leather.
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Not sure what the purpose of the oil is. Is it for protection against rust or as a lubricant for sharpening. I suspect protection is the goal. If that is the case, then I think just about any lube that doesn't end up soaking your pocket should do the trick. One of my personal favorites for rust protection is a product called Boeshield T-90. Without a doubt, one of the best products on the market for that purpose. Do a web search and look for the Wood Magazine article. I think you'll like what you find.
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Honestly Derek, I truly don't know. I have never even thought of using it on leather, but personally, I would be fearful of trying it on any good leather.
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I really like tjis stuff how ever on the residue you need to rub in very well. I used it on my motorcyle saddle bags along with mink oil paste. Water proof!!!!
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Obenauf makes a leather cleaner too. It works great. I would use their silicone treatment too if your holster would be exposed to water or sweat.
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I prefer the mink oil liquid for treating my lizard and python boots, it seems to soak in faster and there is no residue to remove from the semi-rough finish, also helps to darken leather. The paste is a hard consistency for smooth leather footwear, belts, stitch sealer, etc. Both maintain leather and help weatherize it.
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I would think so, but I never used it on leather - I have found that less is more, but in doubt call the manufacturere
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I have used it on the vinyl upholstery on my pontoon and it worked better than anything else I have tried. I rinsed well with buckets of water and it was fine. Not sure about leather.
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Yes. You can spray this stuff on pretty much any kind of material, or flooring surface. Just remember, when you do, give it a little time to absorb and dry before you try walking, or sitting on that surface. but like was said, best to check a small area first, especially if trying it on leather. I dont think it would hurt it, but better safe then sorry. I have never found a material that it would not work on yet though.
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I dunno, try it on a small section. I have used it primarily on motorcycle leathers & boots.
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Absolutely, and without an "oily" residue. If the leather is really dirty, you may want to use a propitiatory leather cleaner first. If the leather is rather bad and you use this product only, you should have an extra clean rag available to wipe off a "gooey" residue that will form as this mixes with the surface grime. Just wipe that off, and then continue with your application of this product. When dry, simply buff and the feeling of the surface will amaze you.
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This paint is truly awesome! I have been using this for years. I use it on leather of course but it looks awesome and adds weight and volume on canvas. I would only caution you on man made synthetic leathers... needs more drying time and can stay tacky. Other than that... Enjoy!!!!!