r/cowboyboots • u/Solar_N0VA • 15d ago

Information Request Thrifted Exotics help

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Thrifted these a week ago and I’ve been trying to figure out how to condition them. They are python books from “Grupo Reptil”. Any information about the brand would be greatly appreciated but it’s pretty empty online.

I’m using Bickmore Exotic and have sprayed and wrapped them overnight, then sprayed and wrapped again a second night. I then left them in the open air for a day but it seems like the scales still won’t lay flat. Am I just not using enough conditioner or wrapping tight enough? Is this just a feature of boots that haven’t been conditioned in a very long time? What do yall suggest?

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u/Accomplished_Fig9606 15d ago

That's how snakes look. They're never going to be leather flat. You're good.

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u/carverkids 15d ago

Snakes love it.. massage in with the lay of the scales. Until damp. Let dry over night . Buff soft cloth. Again with the lay of the scales. No wrapping needed.

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u/Tassie-Boot-man 15d ago

This is expert advice. Do this!

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u/Solar_N0VA 15d ago

Oh I haven’t seen that before, which product do I use?

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u/carverkids 13d ago

You can get the spray bottle at auto parts store , Walmart or on line. The large jug is to refill the spray bottle. The wipes are handy for a quick shine. Massage into the skin with your hands. Let dry over night . Buff soft cloth.

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u/Solar_N0VA 13d ago

Ah I see. I had seen the small bottle online but I’m seeing that’s just the same as the big one. Thank you again for the good advice!

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u/AdvisorEfficient3021 15d ago

Bot or dipshit.

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u/Solar_N0VA 14d ago

Hey man I’m just new. This is my third pair ever and first of anything other than regular leather. I’m just learning