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There's no need to rinse the leather. Follow the label directions on a commercial leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and supple. Finish by buffing again with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.

To prepare the old belts for the project, rub or spray them with a leather conditioner to make them more supple, flexible, and easy to work with. This process will prevent any cracking or creasing ...