Real Tips About How To Clean A Rough Out Saddle
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Remove the stirrups, breast collar, cinches, and any other attachments.
How to clean a rough out saddle. How to restore the nap and get the dirt out. Get a suede brush or a stiff metal pin brush and rub the roughout using small circles. The roughout is more porous and will absorb the oil a lot faster than the grain side.
Don't use anything on the visible side of roughout. Ensure the saddle is clean and dry. What i do to keep my saddles in the best shape i can.
A glycerin bar, glycerin gel or yellow. Wipe off all dust and dirt with a dry cloth. I have always used a coarse sand paper to clean up rough out;.
Part 2 talks about oiling and cleaning. Using saddle soap, water and nylon brush, clean the saddle with just enough pressure to work up a lather on the leather. With the sponge and water, flush clean the areas.
I used to have a complete rough out saddle and i periodicly wire brushed it to restore the rough out! This will release the dirt from the. A little goes a long way.
Part 2 talks about oiling and cleaning.