To oil the Asso or not to Oil the Asso?

[JackP]

That my friends is the Question............

So I got the V3 111 with Asso strap and I was breathless when I saw it. I have seen a few pictures here after a glove oil treatment and it looks great. I went to my local Walmart and made the big $2.79 investment in glove oil but now as I sit here ready to apply, I question my self. I could take a prozac and get over it or obsess on it at RWI which is more gratifying. With that said, any advice from fellow members since you know our significant others don't give a crap?

 

[John71]

+1

 

[Kactus]

Do it! If you end up not liking it, a new rep asso will set you back less than 50 bucks so worth the try if you ask me. I think it will give it more character

 

[JackP]

Do it! If you end up not liking it, a new rep asso will set you back less than 50 bucks so worth the try if you ask me. I think it will give it more character

I will admit that I started shopping straps before I even got the watch so I am leaning that way

 

[John71]

Any before / after pics anyone?

 

[COLDI]

Oil it. I posted pics a few weeks ago of an oiled one. It is night and day

 

[guru]

Oil it. I posted pics a few weeks ago of an oiled one. It is night and day

link please


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[COLDI]

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/rep-straps-sure-141837?t=141837

 

[TESLA760]

It's a strap, not a salad. No oil please ! :spank:

 

[phillycheez]

I'll ask my gf tonight which she prefers.

 

[JackP]

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/rep-straps-sure-141837?t=141837

I have read up on oil. Olive oil is a no no. I have glove oil which sounds like the right thing. What did you use?

I will run it by my bro-in-law who is in shoe repair business

Also will take before and after pics IF I go for it

 

[COLDI]

Lol I used olive oil

 

[JackP]

What I hear from brother-in-law leather guy is that olive oil looks good but is more prone to mold. Think about shelf life. Either way if you just treat with a leather oil after it's fine.

 

[soze]

I have the same thing as you.
My vote is no oil.

 

[Kleen]

Mineral oil / vaseline or nothing!

Anything else compromises the leather.

 

[tranzmizzion]

I used poofide from brooks saddle... Its designed for leather bicycle seats. Worked very well

 

[xpletiv]

I read it the same way as Phillycheese did.

 

[tommytbona]

Oil it....agree with above. Night and day difference. With that being said, I bought a strap from panatime and milgliore...both of which blow that stock asso away...even oiled.

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[JackP]

before,during and after

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[JackP]

I like the look of the oil before it dries. Will ask my leather guy how to darken and shine.