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QuestionIs there anything else I can use to do this?Carroll Kelly is a Shoe Care Specialist and the Owner of Austin Shoe Hospital in Austin, Texas. With over 37 years of experience, Carroll specializes in sustainable shoes, boots, belts, handbags, and luggage repair. Carroll graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas. Austin Shoe Hospital is a family-run business that started over 105 years ago from a single horse-drawn carriage. Today they are the largest and most recognized shoe repair company in the world.You can apply a shoe stretching solution to a leather belt to soften it, but leather conditioner really works better.
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QuestionWhen I oil my belt, will the oil then transfer to my pants?Community AnswerIt depends on the material of the pants. Make sure to let the oil fully soak into your belt before putting it on.
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QuestionCan I use gun cleaning oil to soften a leather belt?Community AnswerGun oil is produced from mineral oil, so no, you need a natural oil as mentioned above.
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QuestionCan I use mink oil to soften a leather belt?Community AnswerYes; in fact, it's preferable to a plant-based oil, and won't go rancid like the other oils mentioned. Use saddle soap to clean, if needed, before applying mink oil.
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QuestionDo I oil both sides of the leather strap?Community AnswerIt's best that you just oil up the front side, not the suede side. If you oil that side, it can stain and transfer to your pants.
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QuestionCan I use linseed oil to soften a leather belt?Community AnswerProbably not. Linseed oil is a drying oil meaning that it will polymerize into a hard coating, which makes it an excellent varnish but a poor leather conditioner.
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QuestionThank you for the article. Should I apply to both sides of the belt, or just the smoother surface?EquestriangooseTop AnswererJust the front side. Oiling the other side will cause oil to transfer to your clothing. If the belt is extremely dry, you can apply oil to that side, but wear the belt with darker colored clothing the first couple of times you wear it.
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QuestionCan I use alcohol and Vaseline to soften a leather belt that's stiff and thick?EquestriangooseTop AnswererAlcohol is very drying, so no, don't use it. Vaseline tends to sit on the surface of leather, so it won't do much good. It would be better to use a dishwashing soap or non-scented hand soap and olive or vegetable oil.
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