Wildcard Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 hello every one. i remember reading a post in a thread about using mink oil on leather seats. some members were concerned about it darkning there lighter colored seats. just thought id update. i mink oiled my cream colored seats about 3 weeks ago. at first while the seats were wet with the oil it turned the color a little darker but after the oil absorbed into the leather the seats were the same color as before. Maybe a pointless thread but just thought i would spread the word as mink oil is GREAT for leather and i did not want any one to dismiss it for the above resone. Happy cadding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I am a long time advocate of Mink oil for leather conditioning. All leather products!! The trick is to allow the fabric to absorb the Mink oil for as long as possible; 48 hours is good, 96 hours is better, and xxx hours is even better. IF the fabric appears 'wet' when you cannot wait any longer, simply wipe off the unabsorbed oil with a dry towel. No harm done. A word about cleaning prior to conditioning: my policy is to use only cleaning products I would use on my own skin (Woolite detergent) . Quote Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dhs87 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I am a long time advocate of Mink oil for leather conditioning. All leather products!! The trick is to allow the fabric to absorb the Mink oil for as long as possible; 48 hours is good, 96 hours is better, and xxx hours is even better. IF the fabric appears 'wet' when you cannot wait any longer, simply wipe off the unabsorbed oil with a dry towel. No harm done. A word about cleaning prior to conditioning: my policy is to use only cleaning products I would use on my own skin (Woolite detergent) . are there any other common house hold products that could be used on lthr seats ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupillac Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I've been using Lexol for years and it works great! A local Tack shop should have some Quote "Cadillac, it's not a car, it's an obsession" -W.Kingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Can anyone possibly give me an idea where I can get a bottle of mink oil in upstate NY? Thanks Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donandmax Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I use saddle soap on mine and finish it off with a leather conditioner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Can anyone possibly give me an idea where I can get a bottle of mink oil in upstate NY? Thanks Mink oil is not a liquid. Mink oil is a paste that liquifies at body temperature (as in when applying by hand). The most beneficial ingredient in Mink oil is lanolin; the females in your life will love it. To answer your question, a high end shoe retailer should stock Mink oil. Or a shoe/leather repair shop (if you can find one of those). Quote Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Mink-Oil-Leather-Waterproof-Paste/dp/B004X6SSS8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1334546162&sr=8-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoostranger Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 is there a certain brand to use or are they all the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I bought the mink oil in a bottle. It is called liquid mink oil. it feels wonderful and I have treated all of my leather with it. Makes it feel silky smooth. I leave it on the leather and a few days later towel it off. no problems with discoloring Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoostranger Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 great ill buy some now... haha ill even try it on my leather coat its about time to store it.. mississippi winter is almost over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldog2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Newbie here!!! Thanks for the info on this post, I recently bought a 01 Elderado that the leather needs a little tlc!! I will be trying the Mink oil soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 What no pictures? boring thread lol Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmike Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 A question to using mink oil. I am wondering what it would do to suede leather? Any one used it? I am not really interested in guesses at what it would do, I am not willing to ruin my seats (that are very light tan) on a guess, so PLEASE only experienced users. If mink oil is not acceptable for suede, anyone with an different product? I hope that didn't come off wrong, I just don't want to take a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanderson Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Mink oil is awesome for leather conditioning. Give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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