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Leather Loop is perfect after applying oil

I used to work in a dry cleaners and when the cheapskate manager got tired of paying to send the leathers out to a specialty leather place he started doing them himself.
He'd run them through the normal dry cleaning process which would remove most of the natural oils in the hide. They'd be very stiff and cardboardy. Then he'd go off to the auto parts store down the street and come back with cans of spray silicone.
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It did do wonders for bringing back the suppleness of the suedes. And made it water-resistant.
And not one customer complained about their leathers in the 5-years that I worked there.
 
Just used Coach cleaner and conditioner on my Classic Buckle and it came out pretty well. It does seem slightly softer I think. I've had it since release day, 4/24, and it's had a lot of use since I've only recently received the other bands to switch on weekends, so in a way, I think I've kind have broken it in from use.

We'll see.
 
Glene said:
Here's just my opin after treating and conditioning lots of hi end leather:

If the piece is new and a conditioner turns it darker, I'm not interested

If a piece dries out and a conditioner returns it to the original color, I'm in.

One I know that does not darken new stuff is the conditioner used by saddleback leather, a maker of hi end briefcases: Chamberlain’s leather milk, also amour all leather wipes do not darken either.
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Armour All for cars?? If that's the case then I'm in. That stuff is cheap-ish, plus one wipe would probably do it. I already buy it for my car seats so no harm no foul.
 
dhlizard said:
Used the conditioner last night on my leather loop.

Happy with the results.

I will be doing this at least once a week now.
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I don't think u need to do it that often... Not sure if u bought the heavy duty one or the regular one, but even for my boots I only apply it once a year. U probably don't need to put it on again unless u abuse it
 
I got the light brown leather loop. I like it, but it does feel a little plastic, almost fake. I'd like to soften it up a little and give it more of a supple feel. And, when I wear it it sort of rubs against itself and makes little sensations that feel like haptics, like it's clicking against itself or friction. You can even hear it if you sorta flex your wrist around.

Anyone thought of using some leather oil on it? Like for a baseball glove or something to soften it up and maybe reduce that "clicking" ?
 
I've accidentally splashed a little "oil" on it while playing a little 5 on 1 and it didn't stop the phantom haptic sensations. It would be great if lubing it up fixed the problem.
 
Anyone know of a cheaper type oil to use on the leather loop in UK?

At £100 the Obenauf is pretty expensive for just one application per year
 
Glene,

Joking aside about oiling, I've tried loosening my leather loop slightly, and then a little more, and then to the point where the watch is so loose that it slides around on my wrist as I walk and I still get fairly constant haptic sensations. I'm very easy going and have never had a single issue in all my years of Apple products, but the leather loop might have to be my first exchange or flat out return.

I want it to work though because otherwise, the leather loop is an exceptional band.
 
Bryan Bowler said:
Glene,

Joking aside about oiling, I've tried loosening my leather loop slightly, and then a little more, and then to the point where the watch is so loose that it slides around on my wrist as I walk and I still get fairly constant haptic sensations. I'm very easy going and have never had a single issue in all my years of Apple products, but the leather loop might have to be my first exchange or flat out return.

I want it to work though because otherwise, the leather loop is an exceptional band.
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i would try another, I have 4 and all are noisy until I loosen them a bit, and as seen here with others reporting the same reduction when you don't tighten, I would say yours is an anomoly As a genius told me ; if the loop is causing your skin to show any marks from indentations, it's too tight.
 
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I have the sport and milanese loop already. I don't like the classic buckle or the link, so I guess I just need to deal with it.
 
Has anyone applied a protectant (like Kiwi Protect All) to keep their loop from getting water spots or dirty, or does anyone plan to? I'm not sure what to do to keep my Stone Loop from getting dirty. It's so light...

Also, has anyone conditioned or oiled their Bright Blue/Stone Leather Loop? If so, could you post some pictures?
 
Glene said:
i would try another, I have 4 and all are noisy until I loosen them a bit, and as seen here with others reporting the same reduction when you don't tighten, I would say yours is an anomoly As a genius told me ; if the loop is causing your skin to show any marks from indentations, it's too tight.
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I agree, I sometimes keep mine too tight (causing marks), but loosening it one notch always helps.

Even with the clicking though, I only have about 1-2 phantom vibrations a day. To me that's not a lot, considering I used to have the same amount with my phone. Also, there should be enough room to slide your finger under the bottom of the band, and the watch should be able to slide up your arm about half an inch or more.

Just remember to tighten your watch or keep it still and flat on your wrist, before taking your heart rate. Otherwise, you might end up with some wonky numbers like 35 BPM. :p
 
Guys I just received my Blue Leather Loop 42mm today but it just feels creaky and just feels different on my wrist compared to the buckle I had :(

Argghhhh I love the LL so much but it just feels hard and nippy, I feel the curved leather with my finger and it feels like it's annoying my skin

Has anyone else felt this and will it go away?
 
Sean Dempsey said:
I got the light brown leather loop. I like it, but it does feel a little plastic, almost fake. I'd like to soften it up a little and give it more of a supple feel. And, when I wear it it sort of rubs against itself and makes little sensations that feel like haptics, like it's clicking against itself or friction. You can even hear it if you sorta flex your wrist around.

Anyone thought of using some leather oil on it? Like for a baseball glove or something to soften it up and maybe reduce that "clicking" ?
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The clicking is the magnets rolling over each other. It's most likely on too tight. Try wearing it less tight.
 
The cheap plastic feel is not from the leather. It's from the parts underneath the leather. So oiling it won't help much.
 
leebroath said:
Guys I just received my Blue Leather Loop 42mm today but it just feels creaky and just feels different on my wrist compared to the buckle I had :(

Argghhhh I love the LL so much but it just feels hard and nippy, I feel the curved leather with my finger and it feels like it's annoying my skin

Has anyone else felt this and will it go away?
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All new leather feels tight and creaky. Think of a new baseball glove, it's the same way, stiff and tight.
Aside from oiling you can leave the band in the sun for a day to help break it in but the best way to break it in is to wear it.
 
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mikezmac said:
All new leather feels tight and creaky. Think of a new baseball glove, it's the same way, stiff and tight.
Aside from oiling you can leave the band in the sun for a day to help break it in but the best way to break it in is to wear it.
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Thanks Mike for the reply :)
 
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T-Will said:
I wonder if oil would change the color much on the blue loop? I'd like to protect the leather from sweat if possible, even though I don't plan to workout with it.
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Apples leather I sealed. Much like car leather. A damp cloth to maintain it is all that's needed typically
 
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