can you use hydraulic oil to soften leather in boots

Jan 24, 2015 2 Replies

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Paul K. Dickman

No. Petroleum based products are bad for leather. Paul K. Dickman

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No.

Petroleum based products are bad for leather.

Paul K. Dickman

You could but I wouldn't. Just get some mink oil. Or really any kind of leather conditioner. I'm pretty sure the hydraulic oil soaked leather would end up being pretty nasty after a while. Your feet may protest. ERS

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