| Leather
McKlein recommends Lexol leather care goods to preserve the beauty
and permanence of your leather case. We recommend using LEXOL-pH
as a non-alkaline cleanser and Lexol Leather Conditioner
and Preservative to maintain the strength, beauty, utility
and flexibility of McKlein leathers - old and new - and to restore
resiliency. Understand that there is no available method for to
restore cracked leather cracked by inadequate or inappropriate care.
Tips:
• If you get caught in the rain, let your bag dry naturally,
away from any direct heat source. Stuff the case with paper towels
to absorb moisture and help retain the shape of the case
• Many spots and marks on leather can be cleaned off with
a pencil eraser
• Hairspray helps remove ink and pen marks—just blot
with a paper towel.
• Spots can be removed with a solution of 1/2 white vinegar
and 1/2 water, which is particularly effective on sugar or alcohol
spots.
• Oil and grease can be cleaned off leather with a spray-on
spot remover. Rubber cement is another good oil spot remover. Apply
over the spot, let dry and then rub off (do not use this treatment
on suede).
• Do not use any adhesives or other chemicals on the case
as doing so might compromise the leather.
Ballistic Nylon
Ballistic nylon is wonderful in that the very nature and weave
of the material means it is tough, but does not collect dirt and
lint. Still, we recommend treating your McKlein case with Scotchgard
before use. Should your case become soiled use a soft bristled nylon
brush (a toothbrush will work) to lift away loose soil and light
stains without pressing the stain in. Blot with a cloth and mild
dish detergent. After cleaning reapply Scotchgard to restore protection
from water, dirt and stains. On the whole, ballistic nylon is not
easily soiled so stain removal shouldn’t be a problem.
Wheels
We recommend you periodically spray WD-40 on axles in order to keep
them rolling quietly and smoothly. Do not wheel your case up stairs
as the continual impact will shorten the life of the axle.
Telescoping Handle
Firmly press the button on telescoping handles before pulling up.
Do not lift the case off the ground by the telescoping handle. Use
the leather handle attached to the case to lift and carry it. The
telescoping handle joints may be stiff when you first use the case.
Using WD-40 on it every month or so will alleviate any stiffness.
Zippers
Do not try to zip an overstuffed case. If the zipper sticks, gently
use a back and forth motion until the teeth are back on track.
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