Lanolin?????

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It says in wikipedia that "Lanolin, also called, Adeps Lanae, wool wax, wool fat, or wool grease, a greasy yellow substance from wool-bearing animals, acts as a skin ointment, water-proofing wax, and raw material (such as in shoe polish). Lanolin is "wool fat" or grease, chemically akin to wax, which is secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, such as sheep. These glands are associated with hair follicles."
So, pinnacles leather conditioner has "wool fat" in it? am i the only one who thinks thats kind of gross?
 
Thejoyofdriving said:
It says in wikipedia that "Lanolin, also called, Adeps Lanae, wool wax, wool fat, or wool grease, a greasy yellow substance from wool-bearing animals, acts as a skin ointment, water-proofing wax, and raw material (such as in shoe polish). Lanolin is "wool fat" or grease, chemically akin to wax, which is secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, such as sheep. These glands are associated with hair follicles."
So, pinnacles leather conditioner has "wool fat" in it? am i the only one who thinks thats kind of gross?
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LOL wool fat, eww. I don't know :)
 
Sausage is pig and cow intestine. Many lotions have urea in them - urine. So lots stuff is truly gross. Glitter is fish scales.
 
ltoman said:
Sausage is pig and cow intestine. Many lotions have urea in them - urine. So lots stuff is truly gross. Glitter is fish scales.
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Wow, well I sort of knew about the sausage. Lotion with urea, what for? :eek:.

I hope this doesn't get into a talk about exotic foods :p
 
lol, well, that definition pretty much confirmed that lanolin is the skin's natural conditioner. obviously, this would be the best substance to condition leather seats with...

sorry, had to keep this thread from getting gross, lol
 
Do not use-
Solvent-based Silicone or Lanolin-based conditioning products as they have trouble reaching the leathers deep fibres, also avoid using leather-conditioning creams on covered leathers as they cannot penetrate the surface finish and the residue will remain leaving a greasy surface on the leather. The silicone oil will dissolve out the leather's natural oils and tend to make the leather sticky. Use a product that contains natural penetrating oils that will nourish the fibres and restore the leather to its natural suppleness.
 
TOGWT said:
Do not use-
Solvent-based Silicone or Lanolin-based conditioning products as they have trouble reaching the leathers deep fibres, also avoid using leather-conditioning creams on covered leathers as they cannot penetrate the surface finish and the residue will remain leaving a greasy surface on the leather. The silicone oil will dissolve out the leather's natural oils and tend to make the leather sticky. Use a product that contains natural penetrating oils that will nourish the fibres and restore the leather to its natural suppleness.
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TOGWT,
off hand what would be some natural penetrating oils for leather ...
 
TOGWT said:
Do not use-
Solvent-based Silicone or Lanolin-based conditioning products as they have trouble reaching the leathers deep fibres, also avoid using leather-conditioning creams on covered leathers as they cannot penetrate the surface finish and the residue will remain leaving a greasy surface on the leather. The silicone oil will dissolve out the leather's natural oils and tend to make the leather sticky. Use a product that contains natural penetrating oils that will nourish the fibres and restore the leather to its natural suppleness.
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I know that Lexol says lanonin leather conditioners don't work well. Lexol Leather Conditioner sucks, and that's for sure. Pinnacle leather conditioner has lanonin and does a fine job conditioning leather, and is the best leather conditioner I've tried up to date. Lexol leaves leather so sticky.
 
supercharged said:
I know that Lexol says lanonin leather conditioners don't work well. Lexol Leather Conditioner sucks, and that's for sure. Pinnacle leather conditioner has lanonin and does a fine job conditioning leather, and is the best leather conditioner I've tried up to date. Lexol leaves leather so sticky.
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Amen.
 
Thejoyofdriving said:
I wonder if pinnacles leather cleaner/conditioner has lanolin in it?
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You mean the one-stepper? Probably does, but not as much as pure conditioner.
 
supercharged said:
Lexol Leather Conditioner sucks, and that's for sure............ Lexol leaves leather so sticky.
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you might be using it wrong,How are you appling it? this is a quote from Dr. Don Jenkins(lexol representative), [lexol leather conditioner]-does not impart a greasy or tacky feel to the surface of the leather (unless overused).
 
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Just read an artical i thought was interesting

" Lanolin has two problems. First, it's very greasy. (Lanolin is produced by the sweat glands of sheep.) Lanolin is the greasy oil that covers the sheep's fleece. Secondly, it loves to migrate. There's no way to keep it in the hide. It loves to come to the surface where it is easily transferred to any material (clothing) it comes in contact with."The conditioning oils we're talking about, Neatsfoot Oil, Lanolin, Mink Oil, pressed lard oils, are not "bad" conditioning oils. If fact, they are very good conditioning oils. They just have some undesirable characteristics. They are all greasy and they like to move around."- (source) proper auto care, leather cleaning and conditioning explained
 
hmm i dunno, lexol conditioner works great for me. Never greasy, lether is noiticeably softer and more supple after conditioning. And my leather seems to be drying less and less as I keep using it.
 
Thejoyofdriving said:
Just read an artical i thought was interesting

" Lanolin has two problems. First, it's very greasy. (Lanolin is produced by the sweat glands of sheep.) Lanolin is the greasy oil that covers the sheep's fleece. Secondly, it loves to migrate. There's no way to keep it in the hide. It loves to come to the surface where it is easily transferred to any material (clothing) it comes in contact with."The conditioning oils we're talking about, Neatsfoot Oil, Lanolin, Mink Oil, pressed lard oils, are not "bad" conditioning oils. If fact, they are very good conditioning oils. They just have some undesirable characteristics. They are all greasy and they like to move around."- (source) proper auto care, leather cleaning and conditioning explained
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Each and every manufacturer like to say that they are the best. Maybe they are, maybe not, but Pinnacle worked the best for me. Lexol reminds me of Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil, which needs to me later followed up with Prestine clean. Why don't you buy both of them compare both for yourself.

I'm pretty sure you will like Pinnacle better.;)
 
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