Peeling spots on saddle

[SunnySide12]

Hiya!

Noticed wierd peeling spots on my second hand saddle. All I did was cleaned with glycerin soap and rag. What did I do wrong

 

[HopOnTrot]

I misread it as a peeing spot and thought this was about bladder weakness

 

[SunnySide12]

I misread it as a peeing spot and thought this was about bladder weakness

 

[Vodkagirly]

Could it be from fly spray? I have a funny bit on some nearly new leathers, then saw a post from a saddler advising of the damage some of them do

 

[SunnySide12]

Could it be from fly spray? I have a funny bit on some nearly new leathers, then saw a post from a saddler advising of the damage some of them do

Huh interesting but no fly spray havent got near the saddle. Just trying to figure out maybe im cleaning wrong

 

[Hobo2]

I misread it as a peeing spot and thought this was about bladder weakness

So glad it wasn't just me !

 

[Red-1]

What brand of saddle is it? Some saddles are made of a cheaper leather that may be coated in some way? Maybe it is that peeling off? I had a pair of leather riding boots that did the same. There was no 'cure' for it, sadly.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Surface finish sprayed on at the time of manufacture.

 

[SunnySide12]

Surface finish sprayed on at the time of manufacture.

Ok so its fine that it is comming off?

 

[SunnySide12]

What brand of saddle is it? Some saddles are made of a cheaper leather that may be coated in some way? Maybe it is that peeling off? I had a pair of leather riding boots that did the same. There was no 'cure' for it, sadly.

Prestige. Hmm maybe

 

[cremedemonthe]

Ok so its fine that it is comming off?

Most will come off with time.

 

[sbloom]

@cremedemonthe do you think it IS peeling? I'm not sure...some of the irregularity looks like deposits (some form of grease jockey?) to me, but photos are always a nightmare compared to actually seeing it!

Glycerine saddle soap is the worst thing for deposits on leather, it's generally sticky, attracts humidity and gets even stickier...I don't recommend it for that reaon.

 

[SunnySide12]

@cremedemonthe do you think it IS peeling? I'm not sure...some of the irregularity looks like deposits (some form of grease jockey?) to me, but photos are always a nightmare compared to actually seeing it!

Glycerine saddle soap is the worst thing for deposits on leather, it's generally sticky, attracts humidity and gets even stickier...I don't recommend it for that reaon.

Hiya! I think like that because it peels off not comes off. I can just take it by end and peel it

 

[sbloom]

English leather is judged absolutely by not having coatings etc, the best stuff isn't coated. Italian leather can be different, how does the leather feel underneath? How old is the saddle?

I'd still say don't use glycerine saddle soap though, the ideal is to use what the manufacturer recommends or seek advice from your fitter. I generally say use what comes from your fitter but I'm rather partial to @cremedemonthe 's waxy conditioner for all English leathers

 

[cremedemonthe]

English leather is judged absolutely by not having coatings etc, the best stuff isn't coated. Italian leather can be different, how does the leather feel underneath? How old is the saddle?

I'd still say don't use glycerine saddle soap though, the ideal is to use what the manufacturer recommends or seek advice from your fitter. I generally say use what comes from your fitter but I'm rather partial to @cremedemonthe 's waxy conditioner for all English leathers

Thanks Sbloom, I have given up suggesting people not use glycerine saddle soap.

 

[SunnySide12]

English leather is judged absolutely by not having coatings etc, the best stuff isn't coated. Italian leather can be different, how does the leather feel underneath? How old is the saddle?

I'd still say don't use glycerine saddle soap though, the ideal is to use what the manufacturer recommends or seek advice from your fitter. I generally say use what comes from your fitter but I'm rather partial to @cremedemonthe 's waxy conditioner for all English leathers

Yeahhh no glycerin soap