Altberg Leder-Gris Waterproof Boot Wax / Oil For Leather Boots 80g Tin (Brown)

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It has a good penetration and the color remains mostly original and the surface does not become slippery. Regular use: Leder-Gris® Original can be used regularly – it will not over-soften, or damage leather if used excessively. If leather oils are not replaced, then boots will be more likely to show signs of flex cracking earlier.

If leather is constantly going through a wet/dry cycle, hardening will eventually occur and flex cracking across the joint is inevitable. Leder-Glös® was developed for use on high quality full grain leathers where a high shine is desirable. In this video the Altberg bootmaker gives a demonstration and practical advice on how to treat leather to enhance water repellency and delay the onset of flex cracking of the leather.We regret that we cannot refund such items that are lost, or send replacements before the 15 working day period. If you’re looking for other colours or repair treatments, check our full range of Leder Gris wax and keep your army boots looking their best. Apply with a ‘putting on’ brush and buff vigorously into the surface of the leather, pay special attention to putting Leder-Gris into seams and areas where the boot flexes. Slightly higher synthetic and oils content which is absorbed into the leather without over softening it.

The moment its applied it provides waterproof for your military boot, and as time moves on the oil goes deeper into the leather and helps maintains the leathers suppleness - this is the common reason the leather starts to crack is when the leather is dry and has relatively no oil content left. Don’t forget to pay extra attention to the stitching, this helps avoid abrasion of the stitched seams and sustains waterproofing.

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