hey guys, my credit card came in today so i decided to upgrade my gear.


bought a alpinestars tz-1 and apline star moto gp gloves

i looked inside the jacket and it said no wash of course and it said no dry clean as well, so where do you take it to get cleaned?

love the jacket feels nice and warm while i was riding home tonight. thanx for any replies


-chris

 

I use Lexol leather cleaner to clean, Lexol leather conditioner when I don't need to clean it.

 

i c, but what about the inside of the jacket if u want to get that nice and clean, after awhile im guessing all the sweat will start to stink it up.

 

also when you use the lexol leather cleaner to clean, how do you do it? just spray and wipe?

 

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Spray it down with Febreze!

It IS possible to wash leathers. Just don't use a washing machine or dryer to wash (or dry).

I believe the process is to gently scrub the leathers in a bathtub with a light soap/water mixture, rinse thoroughly, then leave them flat on the ground to dry. Stuff some newspaper or paper towels into the sleeves to help dry out the inside. It will take a day or two to completely dry.

As for the Lexol, you apply a small amount onto a towel (paper or terry) and wipe down your leathers. Then wipe off with a clean one.

And keep an eye on your spending - nothing gets you into debt faster than motorcycle-related purchases.

 

thank you, haha yeah i know i really want a laptop but im gonna pay off my bill for the jacket and gloves before i start to spend more, even though i have a 3k limit.

did you get the lexol household?

 

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did you get the lexol household?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Lexol Household? I've never heard of that. AFAIK, there are only two Lexol products - the cleaner and the conditioner. They're fun to use, but it's a PITA if you've got to clean a whole 1 piece suit...

 

actually the label says not to get it dry cleaned, but most places i know you can still take it there and they send it off to a specialty leather cleaning place. my friend's parents own a dry cleaners and she said that's what they do when people bring in leather jackets and such.

on another note, the inner lining unzips out and that material seems like you could wash it with your other clothes.

 

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Spray it down with Febreze!

It IS possible to wash leathers. Just don't use a washing machine or dryer to wash (or dry).

I believe the process is to gently scrub the leathers in a bathtub with a light soap/water mixture, rinse thoroughly, then leave them flat on the ground to dry. Stuff some newspaper or paper towels into the sleeves to help dry out the inside. It will take a day or two to completely dry.

As for the Lexol, you apply a small amount onto a towel (paper or terry) and wipe down your leathers. Then wipe off with a clean one.

And keep an eye on your spending - nothing gets you into debt faster than motorcycle-related purchases. </TD></TR></TABLE>

to properly clean leather, it has to be taken to a leather cleaner. most drycleaners will have access to one. you go to a drycleaners and they will send it out to a leather specialist. the process for cleaning leather is a bit longer than any standard cleaning. my father owns a dry cleaners and when we send out leather, it doesn't come back for 2 weeks minimum.