skydiver30960 0 #1 August 2, 2006 I have a really cool leather watchband that is perfect for me as a firefighter because it passes all the way under the body of the watch, preventing any metal from touching my arm. Problem is, after a couple fires and a couple summertime car wrecks, the amount of sweat this watchband has seen is pretty impressive and it's just too stinky to wear anymore. Anyone know how to get such funk out of leather without ruining it, or is it time to trash it? Maybe someone has experience with the Birkenstock equivalent of Tevafeet or something like that... Elvisio "thanks for listening" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 818 #2 August 2, 2006 buy a new one? I've seen the same type made from the heavy nylon cordura straps...you can throw em in the wash or dishwasher! funny...one of the reason I've stopped wearing watches - I too only liked the leather straps! Cell phones have the time ... otherwise ... it's MY time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #3 August 2, 2006 Metal allergy? I went to metal-band watches several years ago to get away from watchstink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 818 #4 August 2, 2006 electrocution risk....! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #5 August 2, 2006 No allergy, just heard from other firefighters that metal against your body (i.e. watches, or piercings) in a really hot fire can cause burns since the metal will conduct heat to your skin faster than your turnout gear even though they might be the same physical temperature. Haven't put it to the test yet becuase (GODDAMMIT) I haven't gotten my first structural entry yet, but I'd rather not find out the hard way... Elvisio "sick of defensive attacks and brush fires" rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #6 August 2, 2006 US Cavalry I use this at work. they are wonderful! If they get nasty I throw them in the wash. HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #7 August 2, 2006 Suck on the band for a while, that might br some good funk."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.F. 0 #8 August 2, 2006 Leather Cleaner?http://home.comcast.net/~thefishwrapper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #9 August 2, 2006 I've been trying to get rid of funks for a long time but he just won't go away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #10 August 2, 2006 Mink oil is mentionedStupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #11 August 2, 2006 QuoteMetal allergy? I went to metal-band watches several years ago to get away from watchstink. I've got the metal allergy thing, yet own a couple watches that I like and just can't wear. Even with a surgical grade stainless back, the pins that watchmaker's use to connect bands to watches or links of a quality metal band are close enough to get to me, as are the clasps of most leather bands. I've heard many people tell me they know some jeweler who can fix this problem for me, but nobody has ever come through. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
