Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK COLOURLOCK "Elephant Leather Oil" Natural care product for slightly hardened leather 250ml

COLOURLOCK Elephant Leather Oil — care oil for hardened, dry and heavily used leather

What's COLOURLOCK Elephant Leather Oil for? — This rich care oil brings hardened, dry or brittle leather back to supple, feeds the fibres deep down and improves durability, elasticity and overall condition.

COLOURLOCK Elephant Leather Oil is an intensely re-fatting care oil for badly dried-out, hardened or brittle leather. It soaks deep into the fibre structure, restores the natural suppleness and gives lasting protection against further drying. It's a great match for older furniture leather, hard-worked motorcycle saddles, rugged work and outdoor leather, belts, holsters, bags and classic vintage leather goods. The oil strengthens the leather fibres, improves elasticity and cuts the risk of cracks or splits.

• Intensely re-fatting – Wakes up dry, hardened leather fibres and makes the material supple again.
• Deep-down care – Soaks in deep, strengthens the fibres and protects against drying out again.
• Ideal for rugged leather – Perfect for furniture, motorcycle and outdoor leather, belts, bags & vintage pieces.

Re-fatting technology & how it works

Elephant Leather Oil is built on high-grade care oils and long-chain fats that lodge into dry leather fibres and make their structure flexible again. Hardened leather gets noticeably softer without feeling greasy or darkening the surface in an uncontrolled way. The oil stabilises the fibre network, reduces stress cracks and improves elasticity for the long haul. Older, hard-worked or weather-exposed leather in particular gains a lot from the deep re-fatting.

Application, how you apply it & best practices

The leather should be cleaned and fully dry before you start. Elephant Leather Oil goes on sparingly with a soft cloth, worked in gently. Badly dried-out spots can take a few passes, each with enough dwell time between them. Important: only use as much oil as the leather can take up – wipe off any excess after a few hours. Once it's re-fatted, the leather can be cared for further, dyed or protected, as long as you're dealing with pigmented surfaces.

Results, where it shines & what you get

After treatment the leather feels noticeably softer, more elastic and better cared-for. Elephant Leather Oil is ideal for rugged riding, motorcycle and outdoor leather, antique furniture, classic-car interiors in thick leather, tool bags, knife sheaths, belts, boots, saddlery and plenty of hard-worked leather goods. It's not a product for colour correction — it's a deep-acting intensive care for aged and hardened leather.

Common questions about COLOURLOCK Elephant Leather Oil

Which types of leather is the oil suitable for?

For rugged, thick and badly dried-out leather. Not suitable for delicate aniline, nubuck or automotive leather.

Does Elephant Leather Oil darken the leather?

Slightly yes, but in a controlled way and usually exactly what you want on old, dry leather.

How often can I use the oil?

On badly dried-out leather several passes are fine; on well-kept leather only now and then.

Can I dye afterwards?

Yes, once the oil has fully soaked in and the surface no longer feels greasy.

How long does the oil need to work in?

Several hours, depending on how dry it is; wipe off any excess later on.

Last updated: 11.12.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)