scott12180 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I failed to find "Hide Food" for leather conditioning at Hershey, much to my surprise. Looking around on the internet, I see "Hide Food" and "Hide Care". Some seem to be Connolly Leather products, others are not. Seems alot of imitators are using the name "Hide Food". If it says Connolly, that little green labled jar, is there a difference between "Hide Food" and "Hide Care"? Hide Food has always worked well for me, and I'm not keen to experiment.Also, recommendations on where to buy Hide Food?--Scott Troy, NY 1926 Packard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Albert Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Maybe try a Tak shop, Check with the phone book for horse back riding supplys and see what you can come up with there, I know my brother uses some sort of produce for his saddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I have a 1977 Eldorado with very supple and soft leather that has become hard from sitting in the sun over time in small places. What conditioner, if any, will return it to its soft condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard F Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Randall,By far, the best stuff I have used for restoring suppleness to leather is something called Leatherique Rejuvenator oil. It's not really an oil and the description about collagen sounds like something out of cosmetic counter sales hype, but it really works. Not cheap, but you can order it at:www.leatherique.comYou may have to lightly sand the surface of the old leather with something like 600 wet/dry before you rub in the oil to help it to soak in. It sounds strange but sanding leaves the surface very smooth and breaks any surface barrier from old wax or dirt. Put the oil on overnight or leave it on for a few hours with the car in the sun-- then take it off with the cleaner. I found that the suppleness lasts for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Leatherique! Great product and wonderful people. I used in on my 450SL Benz for years and it kept the leather supple and smelled nice too. I still have a quart of the stuff and I am thinking of buying another Benz SL just to use it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I have used the 'soffener' made by Colorplus of Milford,Pa. on the original leather in the front of my 37 packard limousine and it worked very well. Scott, you know my car as it was owned by the late Charlie Nash for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marya Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I have the original Connolly Hide Food for sale on my website or e-mail directly. The only product for quality leather care. The site is www.bramclassauto.com I ship worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marya Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I sell the original Connolly Hide Food for leather restoring. This is the best on the market. To e-mail just e-mail back.Regards,Marya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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