Originally Posted by
mcgregorj
Here's my Motobecane Grand Record that I just (mostly) finished last night. Not sure that I love the SOMA Faux Leather bar tape, and this saddle is pretty beat up, will probably replace with a B17.
A very light coat of Proofide or similar, let it set in wipe off then elbow grease and regular paste shoe polish. I would bet it will come around more than you would think.