How can I get the dye from my saddle to keep from coming off on my breeches?

Question

I have a Circuit Elite XC saddle and I love it except that the dye on the seat gets on my breeches. I take very good care of my saddle, but I don't know how to keep the dye from coming off.

Answer 1

You need a beeswax leather cream or dressing to set and seal the dye. You will find beeswax dressings at tack stores and leather shops. Jay-el beeswax and Sno-Seal beeswax waterproof leather dressings can be found at a lot of saddle and tack stores.

Answer 2

Try saddle soap its meant for leather or try darker breaches.

Answer 3

If it is a new saddle, the dye will eventually stop coming off once all the excess from the manufacturer is worn away. Sadly there isn't much you can do except wait it out, I'd reccommend only riding in old, already stained breeches for a few weeks, and clean your saddle with a good glycerin saddle soap after every ride. Do not oil your saddle more than once a week, less than that if you do not ride every day. Is it just the dye from the seat that is coming off? How long have you had the saddle? If it continues to happen after a month I'd say contact the place you got it from. A fleece seat saver might also do the trick if you want to spare your pants.

Answer 4

you probably shouldn't oil it so much lol.

Answer 5

idk