johnnybighit
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Went out riding this weekend and came home covered in dead bugs. I was wondering what everyone uses on their Leather jackets and pants to get the sticky things off without hurting the leathers.
Best Leather Cleaner
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This is from ICON's website. Looks like they recommend Lexol
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Cleaning
Pre-cleaning
It is important to follow a few simple steps to prepare your jacket for washing. Remove the insulated liner from the jacket (if so equipped). When removing the liner unsnap each snap carefully - DO NOT apply excessive force - as this may break the snap. Remove all body armor from the jacket. Make sure to close all the velcro pocket flaps on the armor pockets.
Cleaning
INSULATED LINER
Hand wash the insulated liner in warm water (85°F/30°C) with a mild liquid laundry detergent. Thoroughly rinse insulated liner with clean water to remove all detergent. Should you desire to clean the body armor it can be cleaned by wiping the armor with a damp cloth.
LEATHER
The exterior of the leather jacket can be cleaned with any garment leather cleaner such as Lexol®. Take caution to avoid getting cleaner in contact with any patches, embroidery, rubber, or plastic components. Bug strikes and road debris are best removed with a soft bristled tooth brush. DO NOT use any form of detergent, bleach, automotive cleaner, or dry cleaning chemicals. These items will damage the garment!
Drying
INSULATED LINER
The insulated liner should be allowed to drip dry only. DO NOT use a machine dryer, direct sunlight, hair dryers or any type of heater during the drying process.
JACKET
DO NOT use a machine dryer. If your leather jacket becomes wet, dry it in a temperature neutral area away from heat or fans. Leather will dry better if it is placed on a towel to absorb water. When the leather is almost dry apply a leather conditioner, such as Lexol®, to keep it flexible. When the leather has completely dried apply an additional coat of conditioner. It is critical to care for your leather jacket properly when it gets wet because leather can be irreparably damaged by moisture and mildew.
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Cleaning
Pre-cleaning
It is important to follow a few simple steps to prepare your jacket for washing. Remove the insulated liner from the jacket (if so equipped). When removing the liner unsnap each snap carefully - DO NOT apply excessive force - as this may break the snap. Remove all body armor from the jacket. Make sure to close all the velcro pocket flaps on the armor pockets.
Cleaning
INSULATED LINER
Hand wash the insulated liner in warm water (85°F/30°C) with a mild liquid laundry detergent. Thoroughly rinse insulated liner with clean water to remove all detergent. Should you desire to clean the body armor it can be cleaned by wiping the armor with a damp cloth.
LEATHER
The exterior of the leather jacket can be cleaned with any garment leather cleaner such as Lexol®. Take caution to avoid getting cleaner in contact with any patches, embroidery, rubber, or plastic components. Bug strikes and road debris are best removed with a soft bristled tooth brush. DO NOT use any form of detergent, bleach, automotive cleaner, or dry cleaning chemicals. These items will damage the garment!
Drying
INSULATED LINER
The insulated liner should be allowed to drip dry only. DO NOT use a machine dryer, direct sunlight, hair dryers or any type of heater during the drying process.
JACKET
DO NOT use a machine dryer. If your leather jacket becomes wet, dry it in a temperature neutral area away from heat or fans. Leather will dry better if it is placed on a towel to absorb water. When the leather is almost dry apply a leather conditioner, such as Lexol®, to keep it flexible. When the leather has completely dried apply an additional coat of conditioner. It is critical to care for your leather jacket properly when it gets wet because leather can be irreparably damaged by moisture and mildew.
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