URAD (Leathermate) Instructions for Use

If you have not used your URAD - LeatherMate for a while and it has separated out, just close up the jar and shake it vigorously for a few moments. There is nothing wrong with it that this will not fix.

When applying URAD, use it very sparingly. Dip the edge of the sponge in the cream and get a little on the surface. Now wipe off all of the cream that is on the surface of the sponge. Generally, if you can see the product on the surface, you have too much. All you really need is the amount that has discolored the sponge. Do not use a cloth - you will waste the product.

Now start applying it to the surface that you are treating. Use any motion - circular, up and down, it doesn't matter. You will know when to add more as the sponge will begin to drag. Just add some more to your sponge, wipe off any excess and continue.

When the sponge is dragging with a little of the URAD left, is the best time to use it to remove insects from leather motorcycle clothing or a vinyl exterior of a car.

When there is a little less on the sponge - when it just starts to drag - this is the best time to use it on those areas of a saddle that are tooled, worked or uneven. The same goes for any motorcycle leathers that have designs worked into the leather. If there is less on the sponge, then there will be less build up.

If you find streaks on your leather shoes, you are very likely using too much of the leather cream.

For softer leathers such as a lambskin leather jacket or coat, use Tenderly or a combination of Tenderly and URAD.

If you have Tenderly available you can combine with URAD for an even better result. Shake the URAD jar with the seal and lid in place until it sounds like yogurt inside - it will go into a more liquid state. The take some and mix half and half with the Tenderly. Put a small amount on the sponge (don't use a cloth) and wipe of any excess.

Use a mixture of 3/4 Tenderly and 1/4 URAD for most dark browns and blacks. The lighter the porous leather the more Tenderly you need. With a white leather lambskin coat you may go as high as 10 to one ratio of Tenderly to URAD. Again, gently rub it into the leather. You are not scrubbing. The lanolin will work the dirt out of the leather.

Also, if a coat has gotten wet from the rain, use Tenderly to bring back the softness.

If you are not sure about using a particular color on a leather, try a little first on a concealed section. Do this as well if you are not sure about using the product on a particular type of leather.

Generally, you will use URAD on smooth leathers and Tenderly is applied in the same way and can be used on: suede, nu-buck, distressed, unfinished leather and on soft, porous leather such as lambskin or pigskin. If you are unsure of what to use, place a bit of water (a wet finger will do) on the leather. If it darkens then usually it will stay dark if you use Leather Mate or Urad. In that case use Tenderly.