Quote Originally Posted by RBruce View Post
On the other hand, I have leather items in good condition that date back 150 years. They were probably kept in dry locations. They may eventually turn to dust, but the WWI and WWII ones that I have treated with Pecards will be in better shape when they are 150 years old than the ones that are currently 150 years old. I'll enjoy them until then, or ......
I'm sure Pecard's would be pleased to know they have at least one staunch supporter of their product. I'm sure there are many others out there, but I'm not sure why.

I personally can't state that I ever noticed any difference whatsoever between leather I have left untreated vs. treated with Pecard's, EXCEPT FOR all the white stuff that oozes out that we have been discussing for several days, which again, I feel was much more painful (to me) than beneficial. My slings and holsters were just as stiff as they were before Pecard's and looked the same after the white stuff was wiped off.

If you just think about it, if Pecard's were truly "the great solution" to preserving old leather, everyone museum in the country would have a case of it, but they don't. Also, Pecard's claims to preserve old leather, not restore it. I'll be long dead & buried before anyone will know if the leather I applied Pecard's to has been preserved or not.

Old leather damaged from the rigors of use simply CANNOT be restored as there's no miracle balm out there for that (as Bodyman has pointed out multiple times already). The fibers break down over time, and no oil or treatment can repair that.

But hey, if you like Pecard's, and like what it does for your leather, I'm sure Pecard's will be happy to continue to sell it to you. I just know I'm done with it forever.