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Cleaning/Restoring Roughout and Elk Hide Seat? Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2018-05-31 9:25 AM 2 replies, 3698 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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Burn n' Turn Reg. Dec 2011	Posted 2018-05-30 10:23 PM Subject: Cleaning/Restoring Roughout and Elk Hide Seat?
Elite Veteran Posts: 747	So I just purchased a used Shiloh and it's in need of some cleaning up. What does everyone use to clean/restore the roughout on their saddles? I've heard sandpaper but also heard to never use it. I've also heard a wire brush but it terrifies me to do that without knowing it'll actually work. Also, it has an Elk seat and inlaid elk hide in the corners. Is there a way to take care of it? The seat itself looks great but the elk in the corners could use some cleaning up. Can I just oil/condition it the way I would do the tooling on the smooth out leather?
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Barrelracer_driver Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2018-05-30 11:15 PM Subject: RE: Cleaning/Restoring Roughout and Elk Hide Seat?
Veteran Posts: 147	This is how we clean ours and it does wonders. Was scared at first but if it is good leather like a Caldwell, you have nothing to worry about. Copied from Caldwell Saddle website: http://www.caldwellsaddle.com/tips.html#oil and clean your saddle CLEANING YOUR SADDLE and tack is imperative to the life of the leather. Remember that dirt and sweat is what rots leather and, after several years, will cause the breakdown and severe depreciation of your tack. With proper care and maintenance, your saddle could last a lifetime. To clean leather, we recommend using a lot of water and elbow grease combined with the glycerin soap of your choice and a stiff plastic bristled brush, such as a dish or fingernail brush. Be Sure To Rinse Away All Soap From Leather Before Leaving It To Dry! Keep in mind the wetter the leather, the easier the dirt will be to remove. Also, the dirtier your saddle, the longer it will take to get all of the dirt and sweat out. The most susceptible parts of the saddle are the inside of the fenders that are against the horse, the rig area, and the seat so take extra time to make sure you get these parts really clean. Be sure to scrub in circles using a lot of soap and water and wash ALL parts. When the saddle dries you will probably see some areas darker than others. The dark areas are still dirty and need more attention so go back at them with diligence! When you are confident that your saddle is clean, make sure to oil it well to preserve and condition the leather and prevent dirt and sweat from penetrating as badly next time. Generously oil ALL parts and sides, including roughout, but be sure to stay at least an inch away from suede seats if your saddle has this. We also recommend using Blackrock ($9.00) as a finishing for smooth leather and conditioner for the elk seats. Dilute it a little with water and rub it on with your hands, avoiding roughout and suede. It doesn't hurt to spray the mud, dirt, and sweat off of your saddle regularly as long as you oil it regularly.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2018-05-31 9:25 AM Subject: RE: Cleaning/Restoring Roughout and Elk Hide Seat?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	For my Elk hide seat on my Caldwell I use BlackRock Leather N Rich and for dirty roughout I will use a light grade sand paper or a softer wire brush I dont put to much pressure on the roughout while cleaning it, it helps get the dirt off and to rough up the smooth areas and I will conditon/oil the underside of the roughout I never do the top of the roughout.
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