{"title":"Leather Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeather care keeps your motorcycle jacket, boots and gloves supple, water-resistant and crack-free for years of riding. This range covers wax reproofing and conditioning from Merlin and Motul, formulated to feed the hide, restore the finish and seal out rain so your leather survives every season on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right leather care product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather care splits into two jobs: conditioning the hide and reproofing the surface. Conditioners feed natural oils back into leather to stop it drying and cracking, while wax reproofers rebuild a water-repellent barrier on the outer layer. Most riders need both, applied every 3 to 6 months depending on use. Care also protects abrasion performance, since EN 17092 rated AAA, AA and A leather relies on supple hide to slide rather than tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReapply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerlin Wax Reproofing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWax reproofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaxed cotton and leather reproofing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 3 to 6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerlin Wax Reproofing Tin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWax reproofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot reproofing and touch-ups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotul M3 Perfect Leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConditioner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning and feeding smooth leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 4 times a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the product to the leather. Full-grain and aniline hides used in premium jackets soak up conditioner well and need feeding 2 to 4 times a year. Waxed finishes call for reproofing wax rather than oil-based conditioner. Apply a thin, even coat at around 20 degrees room temperature, work it in with a soft cloth, then leave it 12 to 24 hours to cure before riding. Healthy leather keeps armour pockets aligned so CE Level 1 and CE Level 2 back and shoulder protectors sit correctly in a crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproofing matters most before wet season. A fresh wax layer restores beading so water rolls off instead of soaking a 1.0 to 1.3mm hide, preventing the salt-staining and stiffening that ruins leather within 2 or 3 years. Looked after properly, a quality leather jacket holds its protective life past 10 years and keeps its EN 17092 abrasion rating intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"related-collections\"\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leather-jackets\"\u003eRoad Leather Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leather-boots\"\u003eLeather Boots\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leather-gloves\"\u003eLeather Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/road-boots\"\u003eRoad Boots\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polish-wax\"\u003ePolish \u0026amp; Wax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"collection-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I condition my motorcycle leather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most riders, feed leather with a conditioner like Motul M3 Perfect Leather every 3 to 6 months, or 2 to 4 times a year. Ride in heavy rain or strong sun and condition more often to stop the hide drying and cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between leather conditioner and wax reproofing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditioner feeds oils back into the hide to keep it supple and prevent cracking. Wax reproofing, like Merlin Wax Reproofing, rebuilds a water-repellent barrier on the outer surface so rain beads and rolls off. Many leather garments benefit from both over their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I reproof a waxed leather jacket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the surface first, then apply a thin even coat of Merlin Wax Reproofing with a soft cloth at room temperature around 20 degrees. 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