Don’t lift the scales as you may break them off.ĭirt that won’t come loose with a dry cloth can be removed with a slightly damp cloth, and we really mean “slightly” here. To loosen dirt from underneath the scales, use a small, soft brush (like a makeup brush or small paintbrush). Wipe off dust and debris with a soft cotton cloth - do this with the direction of the scales (not against them). Proper snakeskin leather care can be intensive but is important for this beautiful and delicate material. As a final step, you’re going to apply a water protector - make sure that the product you use is non-silicone. Because of the nature of ostrich leather, you won’t be able to buff it up to a super shine like you can with cowhide. Once that’s dry, you can use a leather polish (check to see that it’s exotic leather friendly), and buff the item with a cotton cloth. If the leather feels or looks dry once it’s absorbed that first layer, go ahead and add a second. Once your ostrich items are dry and clean, apply an even layer of exotic leather conditioner across the item. The talc will absorb the oil, and you can then brush off the talc with a brush or clean cloth. If you accidentally spill an oil-based substance on your ostrich leather, sprinkle talc over the affected area and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. If there’s a larger spill, or you’ve gotten caught in a rain shower, use a dry cotton cloth to absorb as much moisture as possible. To get rid of dried mud, use a slightly damp cotton cloth. Keep your ostrich boots clean by getting rid of visible dirt and dust using a soft brush.
You may notice that the leather changes color over time - that’s the sensitivity to oils we mentioned, especially if the product comes into contact with your skin frequently (such as your favorite purse, or your pair of ostrich boots that you frequently take on and off). The second thing to remember is that your natural skin oils may also affect the leather. So the first thing to avoid is any type of oil-based conditioner or cleaner. Ostrich leather is very sensitive to all types of oils. Items made from ostrich that are properly cared for can last for decades. It’s stylish, strong, and very versatile. Ostrich is one of the most popular exotic leathers used to make leather items. We’ve included instructions for various types of exotic leather that you can use to care for your boots, shoes, handbags, belts, wallets and more. It also requires different care due to the makeup of the material. Over time, if necessary, you can simply use the dye as a touch up tool for when the color naturally fades.Exotic leather looks beautiful. To enhance the color that you just applied and then finish it off with a wax polish in order to give it the shine that it deserves. Then after doing that, use a cream polish As you just subject the shoe to all kinds of chemicals,įirst things first is to apply the mink oil renovator to ensure that the leather does not dry up. (in reality it is already sealed as the dye is permanent, but shining it up will bring out the colors). Now you just need to seal it all in with a good polish Once you have applied the dye, the rest of the job is quite straightforward really. Always allow several hours between applications, if not overnight,Īs the dye is quite harsh on the leather and can easily over-soak it. More likely than not, you are going to have to do a few applications if you really want a rich color. From this point, you can tell whether or not adding a little or a lot is going to suffice. When ready, simply apply the dye onto the shoe.Īlways start with a little to see how easily the leather absorbs it. If you want brogueing in a different color, the finer brush that was provided with the dye will do. Therefore,you can have one for applying a lot to a bigger area of the shoe and another for applying a little to a smaller area.
Professional patina artists use small paint brushes that apply the dye. Once stripped, allow the shoe to dry overnight, especially if you have done several applications. Of the leather, only unless you really want to get a light color as the base for having greyish/tannish textures in your new color. You do not need to take it down to the bare color The Renomat would be good for medium to lighter colors,īut you would most likely need to use the white spirit/nail polish removers for trying to strip darker colors.ĭepending on the strength of the finish, it may take several applications of stripping. The dirt build up that might have been accumulated. Saphir Reno'Mat Cleaner:The Renomat is actually a leather cleaner, but if you rub it hard enough it will help to remove some of the finish of the shoe as well as You can go with any of following techniques: