Scuffs on saddle

[Traks]

We’ve just got a new second hand saddle and it has some scuffs/rubs on the pommel and cantle. It’s dark brown, it’s an Albion saddle.

Can anyone recommend a good product for hopefully darkening the scuffs/rubs? Thanks!

 

[Palindrome]

have you tried olive oil?

 

[MuddyMonster]

We’ve just got a new second hand saddle and it has some scuffs/rubs on the pommel and cantle. It’s dark brown, it’s an Albion saddle.

Can anyone recommend a good product for hopefully darkening the scuffs/rubs? Thanks!

Possibly not the answer you wanted, but I just put a seat saver on mine when it got scuffed. Out of sight, out of mind and all that.

 

[Traks]

Possibly not the answer you wanted, but I just put a seat saver on mine when it got scuffed. Out of sight, out of mind and all that.

It’s my daughter’s saddle, I don’t think she’d like the look of a seat saver I would be fine with it though!

 

[Traks]

have you tried olive oil?

No, will that do anything? The scuffs are quite pale as it’s a brown saddle

 

[Lucky Snowball]

Neatsfoot oil might help.

 

[phizz4]

Two possibilities. Shoe polish? Or find a car leather restorer that matches. Have a look on Amazon.

 

[Cragrat]

Koachalin

 

[sbloom]

Oil darkens the finished surface of leather and will only make it harder to do anything to actually fix the scuffs.

I would post photos as there may be different answers depending on what's seen, despite being a fitter this isn't my area, I want to tag cremedemonthe but it's not coming up?

 

[Palindrome]

Oil darkens the finished surface of leather and will only make it harder to do anything to actually fix the scuffs.

I would post photos as there may be different answers depending on what's seen, despite being a fitter this isn't my area, I want to tag cremedemonthe but it's not coming up?

yes, might be enough if it is just cosmetic though?

OP, yes, it is to darken the leather.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Please don't put oil on your saddle.
We use to used VERY strong tea (no milkl)! to stain the leather down , then apply a good leather conditioner to seal it.
If you have the time, make some of my leather conditioner and apply it, I can send you the instructions if you want. PM me.
Oz

 

[Hollychops]

Banana skin is supposed to be good for darkening leather, not sure how true that is though