General Use

General 

Leather Mate and Urad clean, condition and protect an extensive range of leather goods. They can also be used on unfinished wood and often to spectacular result on rubber and vinyl, particularly in dealing with sun bleaching.

They can be used on any leather except those with a suede-type finish and on soft porous leathers such as soft finished lambskin. They will not damage the softer or unfinished leathers, but they may darken them and change their appearance to a more "finished" look.

In most instances, Tenderly can be used on the softer porous leathers (but you should always test on an inconspicuous area first). Tenderly is basically the same product as Leather Mate and Urad minus the natural carnauba wax. 

When using Tenderly, don't over-apply it, and give it time to fully dry. Follow the instructions inside the jar on how to properly apply the product. You will need to gently brush suede once the Tenderly is dry.

On any leather item, use only a very small amount of the appropriate leather cream. For badly stained areas, apply extra pressure with the sponge applicator to these areas. It may require more than one application.

Instructions are included with each jar on how to remove salt stains from leather. You will find this product very effective in removing salt stains when the instructions are followed properly.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING COLORED URAD AND LEATHER MATE 

The black and other colors of Urad are fantastic color rejuvenators! They far exceed the results of polishes, dyes or touch-up pens. They will far exceed your expectations.

But, if you are using black, or one of the colored Leather Mate or Urad products, you must ensure it is properly applied. The instructions that accompany the product, and the tips and instructions you will find on this website, stress that only a very small amount of product needs to be applied. You will find this quite easy to do.

Using only a small amount of product gives a much better finish and makes your jar last much longer which increases your value for money.

The colored Urad and Leather Mate products contain a special pigment that penetrates into the pores of the leather rejuvenating it and bringing it to life. When dry, unlike a polish, it will not rub off on clothing or furniture. And, unlike polish, it will not wash off in the first downpour of rain.

However, if too much of the product is applied (too thick of a layer) it is possible for some of the pigment to remain on the surface of the leather preventing it from properly drying. You will know when too much product has been applied: your leather will look very wet and it will be obvious there is a thick coating of product on it. If this is done and the leather is used right away, there is the risk of some of the pigment rubbing off.

In most cases you will discover that Neutral is very satisfactory in restoring life and color to your colored leathers.

And you will be surprised at the large number of colors that the black Leather Mate or Urad can be used on. Navy Blue, Oxblood Red, Black and Dark Green leathers can usually all be treated with the "black" (PLEASE NOTE: This is not the case with your leather furniture items. They require the use of the appropriate Urad color).

Of course, you are more than welcome to use the exact color of Urad that you want, especially if you have a lot of leather of that particular color. In fact, you are strongly encouraged to do so. Just keep the above information in mind.

It is important to note that the colored products are not a dye and cannot be used to dye leather a completely different color.