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Sheepskins

Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 12:20 pm
by GripGreg
I just scored a decent set of sheepskins from P-A-P. What's the secret to
cleaning them? A dry cleaners that specializes in leather, or maybe not?
Maybe the good ole washing machine?
BTW, I would prefer Bilstiens. I heard that Konis are a bit stiff for a road machine. But, thanx a heap. Greg

hand / woolite

Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 1:36 pm
by ole Hank
I would do a Woolite soak / and gentle hand wash. Line dry. Machines are too harsh ... might destroy sheepskins ...

Sheepskins

Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:53 pm
by GripGreg
Thanx Hank
Another guy said the Woolite is a good choice, but, maybe, use a vacum cleaner first; then, I suggested to beat them from behind, gently of course. Kinky, huh? What!? :shock: Then he came up with the BIG one. Tie them inside a plastic bag, tightly for a month to sufficate any creepy crawlies! Great suggestion! Waddaya think??
He also said to get a brush. How long do 8, 10 legged varmints last w/o oxygen? Am I being too careful? I have time & leather cleaner/food to put me over.
Thanx for checkin' in,,,,Greg