turtlecreek Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have a set of Kobe leathers and really love them for track days. On the street, I wear a 1/2 leather, 1/2 mesh jacket. I sweat like a south Georgia pig in August so both pieces of clothing are starting to take on a life of their own. I can clean the outside, but how do you get the inside '2 aday football practice locker room funk' out of the inside liners and such? Neither of mine are removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer martinkap Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have a set of Kobe leathers and really love them for track days. On the street, I wear a 1/2 leather, 1/2 mesh jacket.I sweat like a south Georgia pig in August so both pieces of clothing are starting to take on a life of their own. I can clean the outside, but how do you get the inside '2 aday football practice locker room funk' out of the inside liners and such? Neither of mine are removable. Did you try to spray inside with something like lysol/febreeze type of spray and let it dry out? You definitely want antibacterial spray (bacterias stink) and something what smells pleasantly than original smell... Look for the first product here: http://www.dudco.com/Chemicals/Fabric/Fabric.html Other than that I recommend professional leather cleaners ... Maybe over winter. Martina P.S. Thanks god that my sweat smells like roses :goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hlf Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have not personally tried this stuff, but I've seen a couple of glowing reports (Cornerspeed, WERA, etc.): www.leathertherapy.com The Leather Therapy Leather Wash Solution and Leather Therapy Laundry Rinse and Dressing. You use them in the washing machine. (You might need to go to the local Suds and Duds if you don't have a big enough washer.) Let the suit hang (on a good, wide, hanger) to dry. I know it sounds weird, but the results are supposed to be spectacular! Suits come out clean and free from the salt, sweat, bugs, etc., and feel (and smell!) like brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 Clean stuff...... :goofy: ........I ride every day. My philosophy: "Ride It til' It Rots".................................another good reason for me to "sweep" VFRD rides instead of being up front (wooziness kills)................. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlecreek Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Clean stuff...... :goofy: ........I ride every day. My philosophy: "Ride It til' It Rots".................................another good reason for me to "sweep" VFRD rides instead of being up front (wooziness kills)................. :unsure: LOL :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlecreek Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have not personally tried this stuff, but I've seen a couple of glowing reports (Cornerspeed, WERA, etc.): www.leathertherapy.comThe Leather Therapy Leather Wash Solution and Leather Therapy Laundry Rinse and Dressing. You use them in the washing machine. (You might need to go to the local Suds and Duds if you don't have a big enough washer.) Let the suit hang (on a good, wide, hanger) to dry. I know it sounds weird, but the results are supposed to be spectacular! Suits come out clean and free from the salt, sweat, bugs, etc., and feel (and smell!) like brand new. i had no idea you could put leather in the wash machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lifesaver Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 i had no idea you could put leather in the wash machine... No, Don't!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hlf Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 I know washing machines sound bizarre, but that's the way their cleaned professionally. This is straight from Bill of Barnacle Bill leathers: yep, this is Bill . and yes that is the way we clean leathers. got a big old washing machine and we remove the armor and throw them in. sometimes some brands will strugle a little but I keep a ball bat ( louisville slugger) handy next to the washing machine to show these unruly and usually smelly leather gone bad who is the boss. a few old towels to help balance out the load helps to and adds some scrubbing action as well. when they come out they will weigh about 50 lbs. do not hang them up. they will stretch a mile. lay them on a flat surface ( turned inside out) before they get dry turn them back and apply a lanolin based conditioner. do this everyday until they are nice and supple. we charge 50.00 for this service plus return shipping which usually runs about 10-12.00 on this side of the mississippi and we feel weearn our money . who am I kidding Darethea is taking the money. I get to eat regularly , Booger too if I'm good. another thing. some reds may bleed onto the white or lighter colors. test this first. these get hand cleaned. also most generic hand lotions are lanolin based. I am not responsible if you get into your wifes expensive avon or imported hand lotion and get caught rubbing it onto your suit. we have ice on the ground . I worked some today but it was hard getting the 200 ft or so into work with all this Ice . Everyone have a good evening. hope this helps some. suits should be cleaned about once a year. your friends will tell you when it is time. barnacle bill barnacle@kyol.net 859 336 7375 His statement about laying wet leathers on a flat surface sounds like a better idea than hanging. (Also, the caveat about red potentially bleeding...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechdziner714 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Barnacle Bill is the man when it comes to leathers, ask anyone who races. If $$ were no object I'd have a set of his leathers. His repair work is top notch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I sweat like a south Georgia pig in August so both pieces of clothing are starting to take on a life of their own. I can clean the outside, but how do you get the inside '2 aday football practice locker room funk' out of the inside liners and such? Neither of mine are removable. Glad you don't ride in my group! :unsure: I guess my shite don't stink! :P Of course, I'm on my 3rd set of leathers sense Nov. :goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 I sweat like a south Georgia pig in August so both pieces of clothing are starting to take on a life of their own. I can clean the outside, but how do you get the inside '2 aday football practice locker room funk' out of the inside liners and such? Neither of mine are removable. Glad you don't ride in my group! :unsure: I guess my shite don't stink! :P Of course, I'm on my 3rd set of leathers sense Nov. :goofy: Man, and I thought it was bad exhaust fumes last time I was behind ya'll....................... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kwr8728 Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 Man, and I thought it was bad exhaust fumes last time I was behind ya'll....................... :goofy: Well it was exhaust... just not from the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I too suffer from SLS (Stinky Leather Syndrome), I first noticed this at an early trip to Deal's Gap this year when I observed myself getting swarmed by flies when other people were not. I like to set my leathers out in the hot sun, which we have had plenty of here lately, that seems to help some. Barnacle Bill's $50 service sounds very reasonable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 ...powder your sack and stop 'sharting' your'self;-) :salesman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyminds Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I get stuck in the rain every couple weeks. Makes my jacket smell like cucumbers for about 3 days then its fresh again. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Wearing a base layer made of anti-bacterial silver fiber helps preventing your leathers from getting smelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted August 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 Turn your stinky leathers inside out... hang them up outside... soak the lining with a garden hose... sponge with warm water and mild fabric soap... rise and let air dry... To clear the surface use alcohol and a tooth brush... brush the alcohol deep in the nooks and crannies to remove all the grim... rag off excess... now your leathers will not only smell new but look new as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlecreek Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 thanks everyone. i dont know why i assumed that something designed to survive a 150mph crash would me fragile :goofy: so the concensus is: a good cleaner and ELBOW GREASE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterceptME Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Turn your stinky leathers inside out... hang them up outside... soak the lining with a garden hose... sponge with warm water and mild fabric soap... rise and let air dry... To clear the surface use alcohol and a tooth brush... brush the alcohol deep in the nooks and crannies to remove all the grim... rag off excess... now your leathers will not only smell new but look new as well... Wow! A little alcohol works wonders. On the leather, I mean! Thanks, Busy... I tried it on my grimy, bought-on-ebay Joe Rocket and it worked wonders. Thanks for that tip! (Below is the "before" picture): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted October 5, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted October 5, 2007 Wow! A little alcohol works wonders. On the leather, I mean! Thanks, Busy... I tried it on my grimy, bought-on-ebay Joe Rocket and it worked wonders. Thanks for that tip! (Below is the "before" picture): You're welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 10Bomb Posted October 6, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted October 6, 2007 Here you go http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It's quite dusty here, so I need to clean my jacket, pants, gloves and helmet after every time riding out. I usually spray warm shower water to the leather, apply a little detergent liquid, use cloth to clean the dust on leather surface. Then use the shower water to wash out very quickly. Then get the leather to dry naturally under the wind. After almost a day, I spray the leather care liquid, which is used to apply to care car leather seats. I think that 's good enough for my leather gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have not personally tried this stuff, but I've seen a couple of glowing reports (Cornerspeed, WERA, etc.): www.leathertherapy.comThe Leather Therapy Leather Wash Solution and Leather Therapy Laundry Rinse and Dressing. You use them in the washing machine. (You might need to go to the local Suds and Duds if you don't have a big enough washer.) Let the suit hang (on a good, wide, hanger) to dry. I know it sounds weird, but the results are supposed to be spectacular! Suits come out clean and free from the salt, sweat, bugs, etc., and feel (and smell!) like brand new. i had no idea you could put leather in the wash machine... You can wash leather in water, cleans it very well, but you have to recondition with some kind of Product to put the oils back in the leather, water will also fade the dyes in the leather, But Funk is not an option, water or not. >G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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