I laundered two holsters!!! - Page 2

REDTAIL · October 11th, 2008, 02:58 AM

Get yourself a can of kiwi nutural shoe polish wax it is great for all types of leather & it does not change or darken the leather like mink oil does , just apply it with a piece of rag let dry and buff it with a lint free cloth an old tee shirt works best, i was told years ago from a great holster maker that the shoe wax should be the only thing that you will ever neen for fine leather holsters & belts, iv'e been using it for years now. hope this tip helps you guys out

glock27mark · October 11th, 2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dukalmighty

put your gun in a plastic baggy so it won't rust then holster it and let the holster dry I'm not a holster maker so anybody that really knows what he's doing jump in lol

sounds like a great idea to me.

retsupt99 · October 11th, 2008, 10:13 AM

The 'village idiot' called...he's applying for a new job and wants to use use as a reference.

Sorry...

...we all make mistakes. No harm intended, I just couldn't help myself.

Get a new holster and move on...

citizen510 · October 11th, 2008, 10:36 AM

Apply a light coat of oil to the gun, wrap it in wax paper, put it in the holster and let dry in front of a fan. If it was a molded holster, try to reshape it to the gun. If the leather is too dry to shape it, let it set in a bowl of clean water for 2 minutes and blot the leather dry with a towel, insert oiled, wrapped gun and mold the leather to shape. After it is dry, clean it with saddle soap and let it dry again. Wax it with Kiwi natural shoe polish. Worse case you have a new back up holster.

One other thing...check all your pockets before doing the laundry

paramedic70002 · October 14th, 2008, 11:51 PM

The leather holster was pretty tight before, still tight after, seems no worse for wear. It was new BTW. The other holster seems OK too except for the previously mentioned issue.

Just let them dry out and they were fine. Lucky me, as they dried before I got all this good advice.

mr surveyor · October 15th, 2008, 01:01 AM

you must put them back in the water immediately!

Mr. Burl had excellent advice. Wrap the gun in saran wrap, stick it in the wet holster, and take a small spoon (or other "tool") and bone the holster to shape.

Seriously, if you have any "fit" issues, since it's already dry, you may consider re-shaping it, then ask Mr. Burl for hints on proper treatment of the leather.

LiveLFF · October 15th, 2008, 01:09 AM

"Honey, I mean, It was an accident, but now I do NEED a new holster...."

AZ Husker · October 15th, 2008, 01:29 AM

NO WAY would I stick my prized pistols, wrapped in plastic or not, into a rust causing wet sack of leather. Write the error off as a loss and buy new holsters.

Beans · October 15th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Over the years I have made several holsters for myself and others.

To form fit a gun to a holster, dampen the holster, hand mold the holster to the gun and let it air dry.

If you can find a "blue" training gun to match you gun then use it as a mold. If not, remove the grips, oil the gun. wrap it with cling wrap like Saran wrap which will keep the mositure off the gun.

It does not take a "thick" wrapping of the gun. the more material you use the looser the gun will be in the holster as the material creates space. One of the biggest mistakes made with form fitting a holster is wrapping the handgun using too much wrapping material, which causes the holster to be too big/loose for the gun

Just make sure that the covering material on the gun covers it completely

Depending on where you live you can usually remove the gun the next morning and leave the holster alone for the next couple of days until it completely drys.

The use of oils on the holster will cause the leather to soften, and leave oil stains on your clothing. A leather conditioner is what is need.

If yo need to redye the holster Tandy sell a sealer ( gloss or matt finish) that is used to seal the dye so it does not rub off on clothing.

A freshly dye black holster will transfer the black dye to almost anything it touches

You can buy the conditioner at any Tandy, or other leather store and some shoe stores.

Do not put it near any heat and do not force it dry by use a fan.

Or you can just toss it away and buy a new one, after all it is only money and you will get more next payday

October 11th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#13
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,793	The 'village idiot' called...he's applying for a new job and wants to use use as a reference. Sorry......we all make mistakes. No harm intended, I just couldn't help myself. Get a new holster and move on... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 11th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#14
citizen510 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 329	Apply a light coat of oil to the gun, wrap it in wax paper, put it in the holster and let dry in front of a fan. If it was a molded holster, try to reshape it to the gun. If the leather is too dry to shape it, let it set in a bowl of clean water for 2 minutes and blot the leather dry with a towel, insert oiled, wrapped gun and mold the leather to shape. After it is dry, clean it with saddle soap and let it dry again. Wax it with Kiwi natural shoe polish. Worse case you have a new back up holster. One other thing...check all your pockets before doing the laundry __________________ It is not the Bill of Privileges. It is not the Bill of Permits. It is the Bill of Rights. People should not be afraid of the government; the government should be afraid of the people.

October 14th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#15
paramedic70002 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 2,682	The leather holster was pretty tight before, still tight after, seems no worse for wear. It was new BTW. The other holster seems OK too except for the previously mentioned issue. Just let them dry out and they were fine. Lucky me, as they dried before I got all this good advice. __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

October 15th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#18
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	NO WAY would I stick my prized pistols, wrapped in plastic or not, into a rust causing wet sack of leather. Write the error off as a loss and buy new holsters. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

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October 11th, 2008, 02:58 AM	#11
REDTAIL Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY STATE Posts: 234	Get yourself a can of kiwi nutural shoe polish wax it is great for all types of leather & it does not change or darken the leather like mink oil does , just apply it with a piece of rag let dry and buff it with a lint free cloth an old tee shirt works best, i was told years ago from a great holster maker that the shoe wax should be the only thing that you will ever neen for fine leather holsters & belts, iv'e been using it for years now. hope this tip helps you guys out

October 15th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#16
mr surveyor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas, South of the Sabine Posts: 632	you must put them back in the water immediately! Mr. Burl had excellent advice. Wrap the gun in saran wrap, stick it in the wet holster, and take a small spoon (or other "tool") and bone the holster to shape. Seriously, if you have any "fit" issues, since it's already dry, you may consider re-shaping it, then ask Mr. Burl for hints on proper treatment of the leather.

October 15th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#17
LiveLFF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 184	"Honey, I mean, It was an accident, but now I do NEED a new holster...."

October 15th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#19
Beans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: AZ Territory, Border County Posts: 417	Over the years I have made several holsters for myself and others. To form fit a gun to a holster, dampen the holster, hand mold the holster to the gun and let it air dry. If you can find a "blue" training gun to match you gun then use it as a mold. If not, remove the grips, oil the gun. wrap it with cling wrap like Saran wrap which will keep the mositure off the gun. It does not take a "thick" wrapping of the gun. the more material you use the looser the gun will be in the holster as the material creates space. One of the biggest mistakes made with form fitting a holster is wrapping the handgun using too much wrapping material, which causes the holster to be too big/loose for the gun Just make sure that the covering material on the gun covers it completely Depending on where you live you can usually remove the gun the next morning and leave the holster alone for the next couple of days until it completely drys. The use of oils on the holster will cause the leather to soften, and leave oil stains on your clothing. A leather conditioner is what is need. If yo need to redye the holster Tandy sell a sealer ( gloss or matt finish) that is used to seal the dye so it does not rub off on clothing. A freshly dye black holster will transfer the black dye to almost anything it touches You can buy the conditioner at any Tandy, or other leather store and some shoe stores. Do not put it near any heat and do not force it dry by use a fan. Or you can just toss it away and buy a new one, after all it is only money and you will get more next payday