Glove restoration project

[Runscott]

Your Magic Eraser recommendation reminded me of my 'Poll Parrot Shoes' glove, which has writing all over it. I just took the Magic Eraser to the ink writing, then went through the same 2 hour first cleaning I used on the white Spalding. So 'Glove Restoration Part Deux' is now in progress. This is a tan glove with a finish - not the white glove leather like the last one, although it was extremely stiff prior to 1st cleaning and now it is extremely soft - I'm wondering just how much softer and lighter it will get.

Here are the 'before' pics - there is inking on the thumb, forefinger, palm, below the advertisement and on the strap. 'In progress' pics will be posted in the morning.

[lefty147]

I had used it on the white nappy "suede" type leather that seems to darken when it gets wet. The leather in the glove you just posted looks different.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by lefty147

I had used it on the white nappy "suede" type leather that seems to darken when it gets wet. The leather in the glove you just posted looks different.

I understand. I decided not to try it on the white glove, but I tried it on this tan glove because of the ink writing. I'll show you the results in the morning.

[Runscott]

The ink writing on the palm, and the marker writing on the strap were pretty bad. I probably scrubbed too much on the thumb, as shown by these pics. Not too worried about it, as the leather was so stiff and bent that it was really an unpleasant piece. It's now softened up a bit and almost all the ink writing is gone. Just a matter now of getting a more uniform look to the leather.

I'll post the next 'in progress' pics later today, then the final results early this week.

[lefty147]

Looking good

[Runscott]

Thanks Mike. The glove is finished, but I'm not going to post pictures. I think this is boring to most forum member, and the first glove illustrated what I was trying to show. If anyone picks up an old beat-up glove and wants to try restoring it on their own, please feel free to contact me. The white ones are rare, but I probably learned more trying to restore the last one I posted.

[Lordstan]

I would post the results Scott. Your thread has over 1000 views, so I don't think it's boring at all. Just because I didn't post prior to now, doesn't mean I am not interested in seeing your results. Often times, I'll just file info like this away until i need it.